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==Set Details== | ==Set Details== | ||
''Worldwake'' is like its predecessor ''[[Zendikar]]'' centered around lands. | ''Worldwake'' is like its predecessor ''[[Zendikar]]'' centered around lands. Thematically it emphasizes [[Magic_slang#Manland.2C_Man_Land|man-lands]] and cards that turn lands into creatures.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/worldwake/mechanics Worldwake Mechanics], [[Wizards of the Coast]], January 13, 2010. | ||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
While [[Kicker]] itself does not return, a variant of it called [[Multikicker]] is introduced. This variation allows for the kicker cost to be played multiple times with the repeated effect. [[Landfall]] also returns but does not solely mark triggered abilities anymore. Now some cards do additional static effects if a land came into play this turn. [[Ally|Allies]], [[Vampires]] with their [[bloodied]] mechanic and the [[equipment]] theme to the [[Kor]] also return, as to [[Quest|Quests]] and [[Trap|Traps]]. | |||
It is also thought that the set will feature a cycle of [[Dual lands|dual]] | It is also thought that the set will feature a cycle of [[Dual lands|dual]] man-lands: Lands that can produce one mana of either of two [[Color Pie|allied colors]] and can be activated for one mana of each of those colors and an amount of unspecified mana to become a creature until end of turn. These lands come into play tapped. | ||
The set also contains a new Planeswalker card representing [[Jace Beleren]] called <c>Jace, the Mind Sculptor</c>. The first planeswalker to have four abilities rather than the usual three and the first Planeswalker to have an ability that costs no loyalty to be added or subtracted to be activated. | The set also contains a new Planeswalker card representing [[Jace Beleren]] called <c>Jace, the Mind Sculptor</c>. The first planeswalker to have four abilities rather than the usual three and the first Planeswalker to have an ability that costs no loyalty to be added or subtracted to be activated. There will be no other Planeswalkers in the set. | ||
==Flavor== | ==Flavor== | ||
Revision as of 10:17, 13 January 2010
Worldwake is the second set in the Zendikar block and is the fifty-second Magic expansion. Prerelease events will be held January 30-31, 2010. Launch parties will be held February 5-7, 2010.
Set Details
Worldwake is like its predecessor Zendikar centered around lands. Thematically it emphasizes man-lands and cards that turn lands into creatures.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag}}
Reprinted Cards
The following cards have been reprinted from previous sets and included in Worldwake: