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|symbol description = An hourglass | |symbol description = An hourglass made of a shape also used in the expansion symbols of ''[[Modern Masters (2013)]]'' and ''[[Modern Masters 2015]]'' | ||
|logo = [[File:Eternal_Masters.png|230px]] | |logo = [[File:Eternal_Masters.png|230px]] | ||
|design team = [[Tom LaPille]] (lead) <br/> [[Ethan Fleischer]] <br/> [[Aaron Forsythe]] <br/> [[Bryan Hawley]] | |design team = [[Tom LaPille]] (lead)<br />[[Ethan Fleischer]]<br />[[Aaron Forsythe]]<br />[[Bryan Hawley]] | ||
|development team = [[Adam Prosak]] (lead) <br/> [[Sam Stoddard]] <br/> Bryan Hawley | |development team = [[Adam Prosak]] (lead)<br />[[Sam Stoddard]]<br />Bryan Hawley | ||
|art director = | |art director = | ||
|date_release = June 10, 2016 | |date_release = June 10, 2016 | ||
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'''''Eternal Masters''''' is a [[booster]]-based [[compilation set]] containing cards legal in, and intended for, the [[Legacy]], [[Commander (format)|Commander]], and [[Vintage]] formats. It is scheduled to be released on June 10, 2016.<ref name="Announcing">{{NewRef|news/announcing-eternal-masters-2016-02-15|Announcing Eternal Masters|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 15, 2016}}</ref> | '''''Eternal Masters''''' is a [[booster]]-based [[compilation set]] containing cards legal in, and intended for, the [[Legacy]], [[Commander (format)|Commander]], and [[Vintage]] formats. It is scheduled to be released on June 10, 2016.<ref name="Announcing">{{NewRef|news/announcing-eternal-masters-2016-02-15|Announcing Eternal Masters|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 15, 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Set details== | == Set details == | ||
[[File:EMA booster.png|thumb|right|''Eternal Masters'' booster]] | |||
{{cquote|Draft Through Eternity}} | {{cquote|Draft Through Eternity}} | ||
''Eternal Masters'' is exclusively booster-based, thus no satellite products such as Preconstructed decks are branded with the set. Each booster contains 15 playable cards: 10 [[Common|commons]], 3 [[Uncommon|uncommons]] and one [[rare]] or [[mythic rare]], and one [[foil]] card of any rarity replacing the basic land which would normally be found in a booster as ''Eternal Masters'' does not contain a run of basic lands. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/139467738798/will-there-be-a-foil-in-every-pack-of-eternal|title=Will there be a foil in every pack of eternal masters like modern masters?|tumblr-title=Tumblr|date=February 17, 2016}}</ref>The 16-card boosters (the sixteenth card is a [[marketing card]]) feature artwork from <c>Deathrite Shaman</c>, <c>Bloodbraid Elf</c> and <c>Goblin Charbelcher</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|card-preview/eternal-masters-packaging-2016-05-23|Eternal Masters Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|May 23, 2016}}</ref> Due to the higher expected average value of the cards contained in a booster and the lower print run, the MSRP of one booster of Eternal Masters was set to $9.99 (with the MSRP of a booster of the current draft set being $3.49). Due to the higher MSRP booster displays only contain 24 packs, which is also the number required for a regular [[draft]] (three boosters for each of eight players), as the set was designed specifically for draft. A number of cards also change [[rarity]] to create a better drafting environment. | ''Eternal Masters'' is a 249 reprint set<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/139467899043/will-eternal-masters-contain-any-cards-that-are|title=Will Eternal Masters contain any cards that are NOT reprints?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> containing some of the most sought-after cards from throughout the history of ''Magic'' — some with new [[art]]work. ''Eternal Masters'' is designed to be a unique and enjoyable [[Draft]] experience, much like ''[Modern Masters]]''. It does not contain cards from the [[Reserved List]], but it features many [[Eternal]] staples. It is aimed at a more advanced player.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/eternal-formats-spotless-mind-2016-05-23|Eternal Formats of the Spotless Mind|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 23, 2016}}</ref> | ||
''Eternal Masters'' is exclusively booster-based, thus no satellite products such as Preconstructed decks are branded with the set. Each booster contains 15 playable cards: 10 [[Common|commons]], 3 [[Uncommon|uncommons]] and one [[rare]] or [[mythic rare]], and one [[foil]] card of any rarity replacing the basic land which would normally be found in a booster as ''Eternal Masters'' does not contain a run of basic lands.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/139467738798/will-there-be-a-foil-in-every-pack-of-eternal|title=Will there be a foil in every pack of eternal masters like modern masters?|tumblr-title=Tumblr|date=February 17, 2016}}</ref>The 16-card boosters (the sixteenth card is a [[marketing card]]) feature artwork from <c>Deathrite Shaman</c>, <c>Bloodbraid Elf</c> and <c>Goblin Charbelcher</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|card-preview/eternal-masters-packaging-2016-05-23|Eternal Masters Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|May 23, 2016}}</ref> Due to the higher expected average value of the cards contained in a booster and the lower print run, the MSRP of one booster of Eternal Masters was set to $9.99 (with the MSRP of a booster of the current draft set being $3.49). Due to the higher MSRP booster displays only contain 24 packs, which is also the number required for a regular [[draft]] (three boosters for each of eight players), as the set was designed specifically for draft. A number of cards also change [[rarity]] to create a better drafting environment. | |||
The set is printed in English, Japanese and Chinese Simplified. Because of the popularity and the limited print run, the distribution is [[WPN]] exclusive and partially allocation based. | The set is printed in English, Japanese and Chinese Simplified. Because of the popularity and the limited print run, the distribution is [[WPN]] exclusive and partially allocation based. | ||
===Controversy=== | === Controversy === | ||
On February 16, 2016, the Twitter account MTGDeepthroat@Vendorleak accused 2-3 unnamed vendors of possession of the card list for ''Eternal Masters'' and insider trading. [[WotC]] started an investigation, stating that they didn't provide preferential treatment to any card vendor, distributor, or retailer; nor disclosed detailed card set information prior to preview season. <ref>{{NewRef|news/statement-about-eternal-masters-card-list-2016-02-16|A Statement about the Eternal Masters Card List|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 16, 2016}}</ref> | |||
On February 16, 2016, the Twitter account MTGDeepthroat@Vendorleak accused 2-3 unnamed vendors of possession of the card list for ''Eternal Masters'' and insider trading. [[WotC]] started an investigation, stating that they didn't provide preferential treatment to any card vendor, distributor, or retailer; nor disclosed detailed card set information prior to preview season.<ref>{{NewRef|news/statement-about-eternal-masters-card-list-2016-02-16|A Statement about the Eternal Masters Card List|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 16, 2016}}</ref> | |||
== Magic Online == | |||
Eternal Masters will be releasing on Magic Online June 17 and will be available until July 6. The digital MSRP will be $6.99. It will not be available for redemption. | Eternal Masters will be releasing on Magic Online June 17 and will be available until July 6. The digital MSRP will be $6.99. It will not be available for redemption. | ||
==Themes and mechanics== | == Themes and mechanics == | ||
== Changes in rarity == | |||
=== Common to Uncommon === | |||
* <c>Daze</c> | * <c>Daze</c> | ||
===Uncommon to Common=== | |||
=== Uncommon to Common === | |||
* <c>Nimble Mongoose</c> | * <c>Nimble Mongoose</c> | ||
===Uncommon to Rare=== | |||
=== Uncommon to Rare === | |||
* <c>Wasteland</c> | * <c>Wasteland</c> | ||
===Uncommon to Mythic=== | |||
=== Uncommon to Mythic === | |||
* <c>Force of Will</c> | * <c>Force of Will</c> | ||
===Rare to Mythic=== | |||
=== Rare to Mythic === | |||
* <c>Chrome Mox</c> | * <c>Chrome Mox</c> | ||
* <c>Necropotence</c> | * <c>Necropotence</c> | ||
* <c>Sneak Attack</c> | * <c>Sneak Attack</c> | ||
==Cycles== | == Cycles == | ||
==Token cards== | == Token cards == | ||
== Notable cards == | == Notable cards == | ||
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* <c>Jace, the Mind Sculptor</c> | * <c>Jace, the Mind Sculptor</c> | ||
* <c>Mana Crypt</c>, which was previously one of only four Vintage-legal cards that had only been printed as promos and not in a ''Magic'' set, the others being <c>Sewers of Estark</c>, <c>Windseeker Centaur</c>, and <c>Nalathni Dragon</c>. | * <c>Mana Crypt</c>, which was previously one of only four Vintage-legal cards that had only been printed as promos and not in a ''Magic'' set, the others being <c>Sewers of Estark</c>, <c>Windseeker Centaur</c>, and <c>Nalathni Dragon</c>. | ||
* <c>Necropotence</c>, the dominating card in the [[Black Summer]] of [[1996]] ([[From the Vault: Exiled|FTV]] art). <ref>{{NewRef|card-preview/podcast-mad-genius-and-skull-2016-05-23|Podcast: The Mad Genius and the Skull|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|May 23, 2016}}</ref> | * <c>Necropotence</c>, the dominating card in the [[Black Summer]] of [[1996]] ([[From the Vault: Exiled|FTV]] art).<ref>{{NewRef|card-preview/podcast-mad-genius-and-skull-2016-05-23|Podcast: The Mad Genius and the Skull|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|May 23, 2016}}</ref> | ||
=== Cards with new art === | === Cards with new art === | ||
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* <c>Wasteland</c> | * <c>Wasteland</c> | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
Revision as of 21:24, 23 May 2016
 | This article documents an upcoming release. |
| Eternal Masters | |
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| Set Information | |
| Set symbol | |
| Set size | 249 cards |
| Expansion code | EMA[2] |
| Development codename | Jitterbug[3] |
Eternal Masters is a booster-based compilation set containing cards legal in, and intended for, the Legacy, Commander, and Vintage formats. It is scheduled to be released on June 10, 2016.[1]
Set details
| “ | Draft Through Eternity | ” |
Eternal Masters is a 249 reprint set[4] containing some of the most sought-after cards from throughout the history of Magic — some with new artwork. Eternal Masters is designed to be a unique and enjoyable Draft experience, much like [Modern Masters]]. It does not contain cards from the Reserved List, but it features many Eternal staples. It is aimed at a more advanced player.[5]
Eternal Masters is exclusively booster-based, thus no satellite products such as Preconstructed decks are branded with the set. Each booster contains 15 playable cards: 10 commons, 3 uncommons and one rare or mythic rare, and one foil card of any rarity replacing the basic land which would normally be found in a booster as Eternal Masters does not contain a run of basic lands.[6]The 16-card boosters (the sixteenth card is a marketing card) feature artwork from Deathrite Shaman, Bloodbraid Elf and Goblin Charbelcher.[7] Due to the higher expected average value of the cards contained in a booster and the lower print run, the MSRP of one booster of Eternal Masters was set to $9.99 (with the MSRP of a booster of the current draft set being $3.49). Due to the higher MSRP booster displays only contain 24 packs, which is also the number required for a regular draft (three boosters for each of eight players), as the set was designed specifically for draft. A number of cards also change rarity to create a better drafting environment.
The set is printed in English, Japanese and Chinese Simplified. Because of the popularity and the limited print run, the distribution is WPN exclusive and partially allocation based.
Controversy
On February 16, 2016, the Twitter account MTGDeepthroat@Vendorleak accused 2-3 unnamed vendors of possession of the card list for Eternal Masters and insider trading. WotC started an investigation, stating that they didn't provide preferential treatment to any card vendor, distributor, or retailer; nor disclosed detailed card set information prior to preview season.[8]
Magic Online
Eternal Masters will be releasing on Magic Online June 17 and will be available until July 6. The digital MSRP will be $6.99. It will not be available for redemption.
Themes and mechanics
Changes in rarity
Common to Uncommon
Uncommon to Common
Uncommon to Rare
Uncommon to Mythic
Rare to Mythic
Cycles
Token cards
Notable cards
- Jace, the Mind Sculptor
- Mana Crypt, which was previously one of only four Vintage-legal cards that had only been printed as promos and not in a Magic set, the others being Sewers of Estark, Windseeker Centaur, and Nalathni Dragon.
- Necropotence, the dominating card in the Black Summer of 1996 (FTV art).[9]
Cards with new art
References
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