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Originally, in ''[[Alpha]]'', [[creature type]]s were largely used for flavor-related reasons.<ref name="When Name">{{DailyRef|arcana/when-name-creature-type-2003-11-24|When name &#61; creature type|[[Magic Arcana]]|November 24, 2003}}</ref> This was continued until ''[[Fallen Empires]]'', when creatures types had in-game mechanical implications. The first block in which creature types mattered was ''Tempest'', particularly via the [[Licid]]s and [[Sliver]]s, both of which creature types shared a mechanical identity among its creature cards.
Originally, in ''[[Alpha]]'', [[creature type]]s were largely used for flavor-related reasons.<ref name="When Name">{{DailyRef|arcana/when-name-creature-type-2003-11-24|When name &#61; creature type|[[Magic Arcana]]|November 24, 2003}}</ref> This was continued until ''[[Fallen Empires]]'', when creatures types had in-game mechanical implications. The first block in which creature types mattered was ''Tempest'', particularly via the [[Licid]]s and [[Sliver]]s, both of which creature types shared a mechanical identity among its creature cards.


Prior to the [[#Grand Creature Type Update|Grand Creature Type Update]], creature types were only changed when a card was reprinted.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/beast-show-2002-11-18|Beast of Show|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 18, 2002}}</ref> This policy was straightforward when only [[core set]]s and regular expansions were considered. However it became quite complicated when digital sets on [[Magic Online]] (such as the release of the [[Mirage block]] or ''[[Masters Edition]]'') were considered "reprints". Offbeat reprints found in ''[[Coldsnap]]'' [[theme deck]]s and the [[timeshifted]] cards in ''[[Time Spiral]]'' added to the confusion.
Before the [[#Grand Creature Type Update|Grand Creature Type Update]], creature types were only changed when a card was reprinted.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/beast-show-2002-11-18|Beast of Show|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 18, 2002}}</ref> This policy was straightforward when only [[core set]]s and regular expansions were considered. However, it became quite complicated when digital sets on [[Magic Online]] (such as the release of the [[Mirage block]] or ''[[Masters Edition]]'') were considered "reprints". Offbeat reprints found in ''[[Coldsnap]]'' [[theme deck]]s and the [[timeshifted]] cards in ''[[Time Spiral]]'' added to the confusion.


==Updates before the Grand Update==<!-- This section is a Work in Progress and may not include all creature types. -->
==Updates before the Grand Update==<!-- This section is a Work in Progress and may not include all creature types. -->


=== [[Alpha|Limited Edition Alpha]] ===
===[[Alpha|Limited Edition Alpha]]===
 
*Introduction of the [[Angel]], [[Assassin]], [[Avatar]], [[Basilisk]], [[Bear]], [[Cleric]],  [[Cockatrice]], [[Demon]], [[Djinn]],  [[Dragon]], [[Dwarf]], [[Elemental]], [[Elf]], [[Faerie]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Giant]], [[Goblin]], [[Hydra]], [[Imp]], [[Knight]], [[Merfolk]], [[Minotaur]], [[Nightmare]], [[Nymph]] (later changed to [[Dryad]], then back to Nymph), [[Ogre]], [[Orc]], [[Pegasus]], [[Rat]], [[Serpent]], [[Shade]],  [[Skeleton]], [[Specter]], [[Spider]], [[Treefolk]], [[Troll]], [[Unicorn]], [[Vampire]], [[Wall]], [[Wizard]], [[Wolf]], [[Wraith]], [[Wurm]], and [[Zombie]] types.
* Introduction of the [[Angel]], [[Assassin]], [[Avatar]], [[Basilisk]], [[Bear]], [[Cleric]],  [[Cockatrice]], [[Demon]], [[Djinn]],  [[Dragon]], [[Dwarf]], [[Elemental]], [[Elf]], [[Faerie]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Giant]], [[Goblin]], [[Hydra]], [[Imp]], [[Knight]], [[Merfolk]], [[Minotaur]], [[Nightmare]], [[Nymph]] (later changed to [[Dryad]], then back to Nymph), [[Ogre]], [[Orc]], [[Pegasus]], [[Rat]], [[Serpent]], [[Shade]],  [[Skeleton]], [[Specter]], [[Spider]], [[Treefolk]], [[Troll]], [[Unicorn]], [[Vampire]], [[Wall]], [[Wizard]], [[Wolf]], [[Wraith]], [[Wurm]], and [[Zombie]] types.
*Introduction of the now obsolete '''Bodyguard''' (later changed to Human), '''Clone''' (later changed to [[Shapeshifter]]), '''Doppelganger''' (later changed to Shapeshifter), '''Enchantress''' (later changed to Human [[Druid]]), '''Force''' (later changed to Elemental), '''Fungusaur''' (later changed to Fungus Dinosaur), '''Gaea's Liege''' (later changed to Avatar), '''Ghoul''' (later changed to Zombie), '''Goblin King''' (later changed to Goblin), '''Hero''' (later changed to Human [[Soldier]]), '''Lion''' (later changed to [[Cat]]), '''[[Lord]]''' (now obsolete), '''Lord of Atlantis''' (later changed to Merfolk), '''Mammoth''' (later changed to [[Elephant]]), '''Mana Bird''' (later changed to [[Bird]]), '''Paladin''' (later changed to Knight), '''Phantasm''' (later changed to [[Illusion]]), '''Roc''' (later changed to Bird), '''Shadow''' (later changed to [[Spirit]]), '''Ship''' (later changed to Human [[Pirate]]), and '''Will-O'-the-Wisp''' (later changed to Spirit) types.
* Introduction of the now obsolete '''Bodyguard''' (later changed to Human), '''Clone''' (later changed to [[Shapeshifter]]), '''Doppelganger''' (later changed to Shapeshifter), '''Enchantress''' (later changed to Human [[Druid]]), '''Force''' (later changed to Elemental), '''Fungusaur''' (later changed to Fungus Dinosaur), '''Gaea's Liege''' (later changed to Avatar), '''Ghoul''' (later changed to Zombie), '''Goblin King''' (later changed to Goblin), '''Hero''' (later changed to Human [[Soldier]]), '''Lion''' (later changed to [[Cat]]), '''[[Lord]]''' (now obsolete), '''Lord of Atlantis''' (later changed to Merfolk), '''Mammoth''' (later changed to [[Elephant]]), '''Mana Bird''' (later changed to [[Bird]]), '''Paladin''' (later changed to Knight), '''Phantasm''' (later changed to [[Illusion]]), '''Roc''' (later changed to Bird), '''Shadow''' (later changed to [[Spirit]]), '''Ship''' (later changed to Human [[Pirate]]), and '''Will-O'-the-Wisp''' (later changed to Spirit) types.


===Revised Edition===
===Revised Edition===
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''[[Mirrodin]]'' was the first set to implement the [[race-class model]] and along with it most notably the [[Human]] [[subtype]] was introduced. At that time it was an open question whether [[creature type]]s on existing cards should be changed.<ref name="When Name"/><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/classifying-samite-healers-2004-07-16|Classifying Samite Healers|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|July 16, 2004}}</ref> In the end, the decision was made in favor of having consistent creature types in the core set (''[[Ninth Edition]]'').
''[[Mirrodin]]'' was the first set to implement the [[race-class model]] and along with it most notably the [[Human]] [[subtype]] was introduced. At that time it was an open question whether [[creature type]]s on existing cards should be changed.<ref name="When Name"/><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/classifying-samite-healers-2004-07-16|Classifying Samite Healers|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|July 16, 2004}}</ref> In the end, the decision was made in favor of having consistent creature types in the core set (''[[Ninth Edition]]'').


While a mass errata was ruled out in the beginning,<ref>{{DailyRef|human-nature-2002-11-29|Human Nature|[[Randy Buehler]]|November 29, 2002}}</ref> a couple of years later [[Aaron Forsythe]] actually hinted at an [[Oracle]] update.<ref>{{DailyRef|looking-back-future-2007-08-24|Looking Back to the Future|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|August 24, 2007}}</ref> Since [[Lorwyn block]] had a [[tribal (theme)|tribal theme]], it was the perfect opportunity to realize those "sweeping changes."
While a mass errata was ruled out in the beginning,<ref>{{DailyRef|human-nature-2002-11-29|Human Nature|[[Randy Buehler]]|November 29, 2002}}</ref> a couple of years later [[Aaron Forsythe]] hinted at an [[Oracle]] update.<ref>{{DailyRef|looking-back-future-2007-08-24|Looking Back to the Future|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|August 24, 2007}}</ref> Since [[Lorwyn block]] had a [[tribal (theme)|tribal theme]], it was the perfect opportunity to realize those "sweeping changes."


==Grand Creature Type Update==
==Grand Creature Type Update==
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A few types that were removed in the Update have since been reintroduced to the game, such as [[Dog]], [[Dinosaur]], [[Inquisitor]], [[Noble]], and [[Ranger]].
A few types that were removed in the Update have since been reintroduced to the game, such as [[Dog]], [[Dinosaur]], [[Inquisitor]], [[Noble]], and [[Ranger]].


Prior to this update, several creatures had no creature subtypes. Before ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]'', the [[legendary]] supertype did not exist, and legendary creatures were instead printed with the [[Legend]] creature type, and no other types (as "Summon Legend" or "Creature — Legend"). Many artifact creatures did not have subtypes, and some cards that [[animate]]d did not list any creature types gained in the process. All such cards acquired types in the Update. However, for flavor reasons, <c>Nameless Race</c> was retained as the only creature without a creature type.
Before this update, several creatures had no creature subtypes. Before ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]'', the [[legendary]] supertype did not exist, and legendary creatures were instead printed with the [[Legend]] creature type, and no other types (as "Summon Legend" or "Creature — Legend"). Many artifact creatures did not have subtypes and some cards that [[animate]]d did not list any creature types gained in the process. All such cards acquired types in the Update. However, for flavor reasons, <c>Nameless Race</c> was retained as the only creature without a creature type.


The changes were controversial, as seen on the ''Magic the Gathering'' forums. Players either disagreed with the necessity of the update or whether the individual changes were right.<ref>[http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=90790 "The Grand Creature Type Update (and other Rules Updates) - MTG Salvation Forums"]. Retrieved July 23, 2013.</ref> For many years, R&D considered the Grand Creature Type Update to have been a mistake, because many cards no longer behaved as they were written.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/79828447495/is-the-number-of-cards-that-would-have-to-be|title=Is the number of cards that would have to be rewritten really more than the Grand Creature Type Update?|March 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/79843986189/the-grand-creature-update-was-a-mistake-why|title=The Grand Creature Update was a mistake? Why?|March 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/50547467117/is-retroactively-applying-creature-types|title=Is retroactively applying creature types considered "functional errata"?|May 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/163697454263/rd-seems-pretty-adamant-in-not-making-functional|title=Why is it that creature types get a pass, given that they do have gameplay repercussions?|August 01, 2017}}</ref> More recently, such errata has become acceptable again, as seen in the updates adding the [[Phyrexian]] type to older cards, because turnover within the staff shifted the majority opinion.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/639822670228307968/what-made-you-guys-finally-decide-to-pull-the|title=What made you guys finally decide to pull the trigger on the phyrexian errata?|January 9, 2021}}</ref>
The changes were controversial, as seen on the ''Magic the Gathering'' forums. Players either disagreed with the necessity of the update or whether the individual changes were right.<ref>[http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=90790 "The Grand Creature Type Update (and other Rules Updates) - MTG Salvation Forums"]. Retrieved July 23, 2013.</ref> For many years, R&D considered the Grand Creature Type Update to have been a mistake, because many cards no longer behaved as they were written.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/79828447495/is-the-number-of-cards-that-would-have-to-be|title=Is the number of cards that would have to be rewritten more than the Grand Creature Type Update?|March 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/79843986189/the-grand-creature-update-was-a-mistake-why|title=The Grand Creature Update was a mistake? Why?|March 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/50547467117/is-retroactively-applying-creature-types|title=Is retroactively applying creature types considered "functional errata"?|May 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/163697454263/rd-seems-pretty-adamant-in-not-making-functional|title=Why is it that creature types get a pass, given that they do have gameplay repercussions?|August 01, 2017}}</ref> More recently, such errata has become acceptable again, as seen in the updates adding the [[Phyrexian]] type to older cards, because turnover within the staff shifted the majority opinion.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/639822670228307968/what-made-you-guys-finally-decide-to-pull-the|title=What made you guys finally decide to pull the trigger on the phyrexian errata?|January 9, 2021}}</ref>


===Dropped creature-types===
===Dropped creature-types===
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==The "Grand Creature Type Update" Update==
==The "Grand Creature Type Update" Update==
As expected, mistakes were made in the first update. Subsequently 90 cards were updated when ''[[Morningtide]]'' was released.<ref>
As expected, mistakes were made in the first update. Subsequently, 90 cards were updated when ''[[Morningtide]]'' was released.<ref>
{{DailyRef|feature/morningtide-update-bulletin-2008-01-16|''Morningtide'' Update Bulletin|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|January 16, 2008}}</ref>
{{DailyRef|feature/morningtide-update-bulletin-2008-01-16|''Morningtide'' Update Bulletin|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|January 16, 2008}}</ref>
*The recently introduced type '''[[Anemone]]''' was dropped again. <c>Glowing Anemone</c> was changed back to [[Beast]] and received the added [[Jellyfish]] type.
*The recently introduced type '''[[Anemone]]''' was dropped again. <c>Glowing Anemone</c> was changed back to [[Beast]] and received the added [[Jellyfish]] type.
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*'''[[Raccoon]]''' becomes an [[eternal]] creature type.
*'''[[Raccoon]]''' becomes an [[eternal]] creature type.


===Commander Legends:Battle for Baldur's Gate===
===Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate===
*Introduction of the '''[[Gith]]''' and '''[[Walrus]]''' types.
*Introduction of the '''[[Gith]]''' and '''[[Walrus]]''' types.



Revision as of 14:38, 27 July 2023

Creature type/History
 
 

Originally, in Alpha, creature types were largely used for flavor-related reasons.[1] This was continued until Fallen Empires, when creatures types had in-game mechanical implications. The first block in which creature types mattered was Tempest, particularly via the Licids and Slivers, both of which creature types shared a mechanical identity among its creature cards.

Before the Grand Creature Type Update, creature types were only changed when a card was reprinted.[2] This policy was straightforward when only core sets and regular expansions were considered. However, it became quite complicated when digital sets on Magic Online (such as the release of the Mirage block or Masters Edition) were considered "reprints". Offbeat reprints found in Coldsnap theme decks and the timeshifted cards in Time Spiral added to the confusion.

Updates before the Grand Update

Limited Edition Alpha

Revised Edition

Sixth Edition

Mercadian Masques

Battle Royale

Seventh Edition

Eighth Edition

Champions of Kamigawa

Ninth Edition

Mirage online release

Ravnica: City of Guilds

Guildpact

  • Introduction of the Weird type

Coldsnap Themedecks

Visions online release

Time Spiral "Timeshifted"

Tenth Edition

Masters Edition

Weatherlight online release

Prelude to the Grand Creature Type Update

Mirrodin was the first set to implement the race-class model and along with it most notably the Human subtype was introduced. At that time it was an open question whether creature types on existing cards should be changed.[1][8] In the end, the decision was made in favor of having consistent creature types in the core set (Ninth Edition).

While a mass errata was ruled out in the beginning,[9] a couple of years later Aaron Forsythe hinted at an Oracle update.[10] Since Lorwyn block had a tribal theme, it was the perfect opportunity to realize those "sweeping changes."

Grand Creature Type Update

The Grand Creature Type Update was a mass update of creature types, as part of the regular Oracle update for Lorwyn in October 2007. With 1197 affected cards, it represented the bulk of the changes.[11] The update ranks as one of the biggest changes to the Oracle (the update for Ninth Edition has been comparable in scope, changing hundreds of local enchantments to Auras).

A major objective was bringing older creatures into conformity with the modern race-class model (e.g. Human Soldier). Many creatures were given the Human subtype, while others were assigned races like Dryad, Dauthi, Kor, or Merfolk. Creatures that lacked an obvious class were given one. Additionally, 146 creature types were removed and became obsolete, most of them being one-offs such as "Ali-from-Cairo" or "People-of-the-Woods". Un-sets types were also dropped. Eight new types were added.

A few types that were removed in the Update have since been reintroduced to the game, such as Dog, Dinosaur, Inquisitor, Noble, and Ranger.

Before this update, several creatures had no creature subtypes. Before Champions of Kamigawa, the legendary supertype did not exist, and legendary creatures were instead printed with the Legend creature type, and no other types (as "Summon Legend" or "Creature — Legend"). Many artifact creatures did not have subtypes and some cards that animated did not list any creature types gained in the process. All such cards acquired types in the Update. However, for flavor reasons, Nameless Race was retained as the only creature without a creature type.

The changes were controversial, as seen on the Magic the Gathering forums. Players either disagreed with the necessity of the update or whether the individual changes were right.[12] For many years, R&D considered the Grand Creature Type Update to have been a mistake, because many cards no longer behaved as they were written.[13][14][15][16] More recently, such errata has become acceptable again, as seen in the updates adding the Phyrexian type to older cards, because turnover within the staff shifted the majority opinion.[17]

Dropped creature-types

Abomination, Aladdin, Albatross, Alchemist, Ali-Baba, Ali-from-Cairo, Alligator, Ambush-Party, Ant, Asp, Bandit, Banshee, Bee, Being, Bodyguard, Brownie, Bull, Bureaucrat, Caravan, Carnivore, Carriage, Cave-People, Cheetah, Chicken, Child, Clamfolk, Cobra, Constable, Cow, Crusader, Designer, Devouring-Deep, Dinosaur, Dog, Donkey, Dragonfly, Drill-Sergeant, Eel, Effigy, El-Hajjâj, Enchantress, Entity, Erne, Essence, Exorcist, Expansion-Symbol, Farmer, Fiend, Frostbeast, Fungusaur, Gaea's-Avenger, Gamer, General, Ghost, Ghoul, Guardian, Gus, Gypsy, Harlequin, Heretic, Hero, Hipparion, Hornet, Horseman, Hyena, Infernal-Denizen, Inquisitor, Island-Fish, Jackal, Keeper, Kelp, King, Lady-of-Proper-Etiquette, Legend, Legionnaire, Leper, Lord, Lurker, Lycanthrope, Mage, Maiden, Mammoth, Marid, Master, Medusa, Merchant, Mime, Minor, Miracle-Worker, Mold-Demon, Monster, Mummy, Murk-Dweller, Nameless-Race, Narwhal, Niall-Silvain, Noble, Paladin, Paratrooper, Penguin, People-of-the-Woods, Phantasm, Pig, Pikemen, Pixie-Queen, Poltergeist, Pony, Priest, Pyknite, Ranger, Robber, Roc, Rock-Sled, Sage, Scavenger, Shark, Ship, Shyft, Sister, Smith, Sorceress, Spuzzem, Spy, Stangg-Twin, Tactician, Tarpan, Teddy, Thief, The-Biggest-Baddest-Nastiest-Scariest-Creature-You'll-Ever-See, Titan, Townsfolk, Tracker, Twin, Viper, Vulture, Waiter, Walking-Dead, Wasp, Whippoorwill, Wight, Wiitigo, Wirefly, Wolverine-Pack, Wolves-of-the-Hunt, Wretched.

Added creature-types

Anemone, Anteater, Elk, Harpy, Metathran, Nautilus, Scarecrow, Squid, Thalakos.

Reinstated

Cyclops

The "Grand Creature Type Update" Update

As expected, mistakes were made in the first update. Subsequently, 90 cards were updated when Morningtide was released.[18]

After the "Grand Creature Type Update" Update

Eventide

  • Introduction of the Noggle type.

Magic 2010

  • Introduction of the Siren type.

Zendikar

Rise of the Eldrazi

Magic 2011

  • Egg became Bird. When the M11 card Roc Egg was printed, the creature type "Egg" was decommissioned and Rukh Egg was changed accordingly.

Scars of Mirrodin

Mirrodin Besieged

New Phyrexia

Innistrad

Theros

Journey into Nyx

  • Introduction of the Lamia type.
  • For Challenge Decks the Reveler subtype was used, but again not added to the comprehensive rules.

Khans of Tarkir

  • Introduction of the Naga type.

Fate Reforged

Battle for Zendikar

Shadows over Innistrad

  • Introduction of the Mole type.

Kaladesh

Aether Revolt

  • R&D no longer feels that every supported creature type mentioned in the card name must also be among that card's types. Therefore, Quicksmith Rebel and others don't have the Rebel type.[20]

Amonkhet

  • Re-introduction of the Jackal type.

Ixalan

Unstable

Battlebond

  • Introduction of the Azra type.

Global Series: Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling

Core set 2019

  • Re-introduction of the Egg type.

War of the Spark

  • Introduction of the Army type.

Commander 2019

Throne of Eldraine

Ponies: The Galloping

Theros: Beyond Death

Unsanctioned

Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths

  • Introduction of the Otter type
  • Reintroduction of the Shark type

Core Set 2021

Kaldheim

Strixhaven: School of Mages

Modern Horizons 2

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Streets of New Capenna

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate

Unfinity

Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks

Phyrexia: All Will Be One

  • Introduction of the Mite type.

Doctor Who

References

  1. a b Magic Arcana (November 24, 2003). "When name = creature type". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Mark Rosewater (November 18, 2002). "Beast of Show". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Sixth Edition Oracle. October 5, 1999. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  4. Mark Rosewater (October 04, 2004). "Change For the Better". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. "Ninth Edition Frequently Asked Questions : Wizards of the Coast". June 30, 2005. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  6. Magic Arcana (July 31, 2006). "Mistform Ultimus Watch: Coldsnap Edition". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. Magic Arcana (October 03, 2006). "Mistform Ultimus Watch – Time Spiral". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. Aaron Forsythe (July 16, 2004). "Classifying Samite Healers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. Randy Buehler (November 29, 2002). "Human Nature". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. Aaron Forsythe (August 24, 2007). "Looking Back to the Future". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  11. Mark Gottlieb (September 26, 2007). "Lorwyn Update Bulletin". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  12. "The Grand Creature Type Update (and other Rules Updates) - MTG Salvation Forums". Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  13. Mark Rosewater (March 16, 2014). "Is the number of cards that would have to be rewritten more than the Grand Creature Type Update?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  14. Mark Rosewater (March 17, 2014). "The Grand Creature Update was a mistake? Why?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  15. Mark Rosewater (May 15, 2013). "Is retroactively applying creature types considered "functional errata"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  16. Mark Rosewater (August 01, 2017). "Why is it that creature types get a pass, given that they do have gameplay repercussions?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  17. Mark Rosewater (January 9, 2021). "What made you guys finally decide to pull the trigger on the phyrexian errata?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  18. Mark Gottlieb (January 16, 2008). "Morningtide Update Bulletin". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  19. Matt Tabak (January 15, 2015). "Fate Reforged Update Bulletin — Oracle Text". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  20. Mark Rosewater (January 28, 2017). "Is Rebel no longer a supported creature type?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  21. Eli Shiffrin (September 27, 2019). "Throne of Eldraine Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  22. Eli Shiffrin (June 20, 2020). "Core Set 2021 and Jumpstart Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

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