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==Set details==
==Set details==
''Fate Reforged'' was announced at the Wizards of the Coast panel at PAX Prime on August 31, 2014. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/506187024903069696/|title=The second set in Khans of Tarkir... FATE REFORGED, coming January 23! |date=August 31, 2014|author=Wizards of the Coast Twitter (@wizards_magic)}}</ref> It contains 185 cards (10 basic lands <ref name="Fetching Look">{{NewRef|feature/fetching-look-fate-reforged-2014-12-24|A Fetching Look at Fate Reforged|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|December 24, 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/fate-reforged-basically-2015-01-05|''Fate Reforged'', Basically|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 5, 2015}}</ref>, 70 commons, 60 uncommons, 35 rares, 10 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards. The [[expansion symbol]] of the set is a stylized representation of two opposing planes or realities because the large sets of the block represent alternative timelines. This middle set, representing the past, is the precursor to both. The set had to be designed so it worked mechanically with both ''Khans of Tarkir'' and ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]''. <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/whims-fate-reforged-part-1-2014-12-29|Whims of Fate Reforged, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref> It is designed to be drafted with both large sets, while the large sets are never drafted together. ''Fate Reforged'' draft is one pack of ''Fate Reforged'' and then two packs of ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/109610862148/hey-i-was-wondering-how-khans-of-tarkir-and-fate|title=How are Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged are supposed to be drafted together"?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=January 30, 2015}}</ref>.
''Fate Reforged'' was announced at the Wizards of the Coast panel at PAX Prime on August 31, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/506187024903069696/|title=The second set in Khans of Tarkir... FATE REFORGED, coming January 23! |date=August 31, 2014|author=Wizards of the Coast Twitter (@wizards_magic)}}</ref> It contains 185 cards (10 basic lands,<ref name="Fetching Look">{{NewRef|feature/fetching-look-fate-reforged-2014-12-24|A Fetching Look at Fate Reforged|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/fate-reforged-basically-2015-01-05|''Fate Reforged'', Basically|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 5, 2015}}</ref> 70 commons, 60 uncommons, 35 rares, 10 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards. The [[expansion symbol]] of the set is a stylized representation of two opposing planes or realities because the large sets of the block represent alternative timelines. This middle set, representing the past, is the precursor to both. The set had to be designed so it worked mechanically with both ''Khans of Tarkir'' and ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]''.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/whims-fate-reforged-part-1-2014-12-29|Whims of Fate Reforged, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref> It is designed to be drafted with both large sets, while the large sets are never drafted together. ''Fate Reforged'' draft is one pack of ''Fate Reforged'' and then two packs of ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''.<ref>{{EzTumblr|url=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/109610862148/hey-i-was-wondering-how-khans-of-tarkir-and-fate|title=How are Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged are supposed to be drafted together"?|date=January 30, 2015}}</ref>


Because the clans of ''Fate Reforged'' are less defined, the set does not contain three-color [[gold]] cards. The [[color identity]] of the cards is instead marked by the use of [[hybrid]] [[ability]] [[activation cost]]s (for example a Temur card with green mana cost, and blue/red hybrid ability cost). This allows for these cards to be played in two-color decks (in this example either green/blue or green/red). Like in ''Khans of Tarkir'' [[watermark]]s are used on the cards for the different clans, while adding slightly altered watermarks for the related dragon broods. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Doug Beyer]]|URL=http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/107512189059/hi-longtime-reader-first-time-inquisitor-the|title=If you look at the dragons, they are slightly off from the clans.|tumblr-title=A Voice for Vorthos|date=January 9, 2015}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/dragon-clan-symbols-vs-khans-clan-symbols-2015-03-05|Dragon Clan Symbols vs. Khans Clan Symbols|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 5, 2015}}</ref>  The [[foil]] versions of the [[cycle]] of Sieges and <c>Crux of Fate</c> (all of which present a choice between Khans and Dragons) have a special overlay and finish which transitions seamlessly between the expansions symbols of ''Khans of Tarkir'' and ''Dragons of Tarkir''. <ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/presidents-kings-role-leads-2015-02-20|Presidents, Kings, Role of the Leads|[[Sam Stoddard]]|February 20, 2015}}</ref> <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L_UuRZIqVQ Transitioning watermarks]</ref>
Because the clans of ''Fate Reforged'' are less defined, the set does not contain three-color [[gold]] cards. The [[color identity]] of the cards is instead marked by the use of [[hybrid]] [[ability]] [[activation cost]]s (for example a Temur card with green mana cost, and blue/red hybrid ability cost). This allows for these cards to be played in two-color decks (in this example either green/blue or green/red). Like in ''Khans of Tarkir'' [[watermark]]s are used on the cards for the different clans, while adding slightly altered watermarks for the related dragon broods.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Doug Beyer]]|URL=http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/107512189059/hi-longtime-reader-first-time-inquisitor-the|title=If you look at the dragons, they are slightly off from the clans.|tumblr-title=A Voice for Vorthos|date=January 9, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/dragon-clan-symbols-vs-khans-clan-symbols-2015-03-05|Dragon Clan Symbols vs. Khans Clan Symbols|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 5, 2015}}</ref>  The [[foil]] versions of the [[cycle]] of Sieges and <c>Crux of Fate</c> (all of which present a choice between Khans and Dragons) have a special overlay and finish which transitions seamlessly between the expansions symbols of ''Khans of Tarkir'' and ''Dragons of Tarkir''.<ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/presidents-kings-role-leads-2015-02-20|Presidents, Kings, Role of the Leads|[[Sam Stoddard]]|February 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L_UuRZIqVQ Transitioning watermarks]</ref>


Because [[mana fixing]] is very important in [[multicolor]] blocks, the basic land slot of ''Fate Reforged'' booster packs contains nonbasic lands instead. These are reprints of the ten common ''Khans of Tarkir'' [[taplands]]. They have new artwork and the ''Fate Reforged'' expansion symbol. Boosters may also include ''Khans of Tarkir'' [[fetch lands]] (in the same slot at a low frequency) which will have the ''Khans of Tarkir'' expansion symbol<ref name="Fetching Look"/>. The 10 ''Fate Reforged'' basic land cards can only be found in Ugin's Fate boosters, ''Fate Reforged'' Intro Pack decks and ''Fate Reforged'' Fat Pack's land pack (apart from Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian).
Because [[mana fixing]] is very important in [[multicolor]] blocks, the basic land slot of ''Fate Reforged'' booster packs contains nonbasic lands instead. These are reprints of the ten common ''Khans of Tarkir'' [[taplands]]. They have new artwork and the ''Fate Reforged'' expansion symbol. Boosters may also include ''Khans of Tarkir'' [[fetch lands]] (in the same slot at a low frequency) which will have the ''Khans of Tarkir'' expansion symbol.<ref name="Fetching Look"/> The 10 ''Fate Reforged'' basic land cards can only be found in Ugin's Fate boosters, ''Fate Reforged'' Intro Pack decks and ''Fate Reforged'' Fat Pack's land pack (apart from Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian).


The set features the [[colorless]] [[planeswalker]] <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c>. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/holiday-spirit-2014-12-24|Holiday Spirit|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 24, 2014 }}</ref>   
The set features the [[colorless]] [[planeswalker]] <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/holiday-spirit-2014-12-24|Holiday Spirit|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 24, 2014 }}</ref>   


===Storyline===
===Storyline===
[[Sarkhan Vol]] travels 1,280 years back in time, to change the moment that sealed [[Tarkir]]'s fate: the battle between [[Nicol Bolas]] and [[Ugin]], the demise of the latter and all [[dragons]] of Tarkir (<c>Crux of Fate</c>). The [[clans]] still exist back in the time; they are not fighting each other but are constantly fending off the legion hordes of dragons that are terrorizing their world. <ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-fate-reforged-2015-01-07|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Fate Reforged''|The Magic Creative Team|January 7, 2015}}</ref> Sarkhan meets [[khans]] of the past, like <c>Yasova Dragonclaw</c>. <ref name="PAX">{{NewRef|feature/pax-australia-magic-panel-2014-11-07|PAX Australia Magic Panel|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 7, 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/new-tarkir-old-2014-12-31|A New Tarkir of Old|Kimberly J. Kreines|December 31, 2014 }}</ref> The history of Tarkir is rewritten.
[[Sarkhan Vol]] travels 1,280 years back in time, to change the moment that sealed [[Tarkir]]'s fate: the battle between [[Nicol Bolas]] and [[Ugin]], the demise of the latter and all [[dragons]] of Tarkir (<c>Crux of Fate</c>). The [[clans]] still exist back in the time; they are not fighting each other but are constantly fending off the legion hordes of dragons that are terrorizing their world.<ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-fate-reforged-2015-01-07|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Fate Reforged''|The Magic Creative Team|January 7, 2015}}</ref> Sarkhan meets [[khans]] of the past, like <c>Yasova Dragonclaw</c>.<ref name="PAX">{{NewRef|feature/pax-australia-magic-panel-2014-11-07|PAX Australia Magic Panel|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/new-tarkir-old-2014-12-31|A New Tarkir of Old|Kimberly J. Kreines|December 31, 2014 }}</ref> The history of Tarkir is rewritten.


====Magic Story====
====Magic Story====
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===Marketing===
===Marketing===
''Fate Reforged'' is sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (the 16th card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro packs]], a [[clash pack]] and a [[fat pack]]. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/fate-reforged-packaging-2015-01-01|''Fate Reforged'' packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 1, 2015}}</ref> The boosters feature artwork from <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c>, <c>Temporal Trespass</c> and <c>Vaultbreaker</c>. Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian boosters contain basic lands at a high frequency alongside nonbasic lands, as ''Fate Reforged'' basic lands were not otherwise printed in those languages. Those languages do not have Intro Pack releases and Fat Pack releases which is where these basic lands predominantly appear in other languages.<ref name="Fetching Look"/>
''Fate Reforged'' is sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (the 16th card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro packs]], a [[clash pack]] and a [[fat pack]].<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/fate-reforged-packaging-2015-01-01|''Fate Reforged'' packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 1, 2015}}</ref> The boosters feature artwork from <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c>, <c>Temporal Trespass</c> and <c>Vaultbreaker</c>. Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian boosters contain basic lands at a high frequency alongside nonbasic lands, as ''Fate Reforged'' basic lands were not otherwise printed in those languages. Those languages do not have Intro Pack releases and Fat Pack releases which is where these basic lands predominantly appear in other languages.<ref name="Fetching Look"/>


====Prerelease====
====Prerelease====
[[File:Ugin's Fate.png|right|thumb|Special "Ugin's Fate" booster pack]]
[[File:Ugin's Fate.png|right|thumb|Special "Ugin's Fate" booster pack]]
At the ''Fate Reforged'' [[prerelease]] on January 17/18, 2015, players chose their clan. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/fate-reforged-prerelease-primer-2015-01-12|''Fate Reforged'' Prerelease Primer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|January 12, 2015}}</ref> While they completed three [[achievement]]s, they follow in Sarkhan's footsteps to attempt to alter fate; they get to "Heal Ugin" and "Gain a glimpse of the future". The latter comes in the form of a special "Ugin's Fate" [[booster pack]] containing two [[alternate art]] cards that show how the world has changed in the new timeline, a Manifest [[token]] (with a different advert back than regular manifest tokens found in Fate Reforged booster packs) and one of 10 ''Fate Reforged'' [[basic land]] cards. There's a pool of 26 alternate art cards - 13 from ''Khans of Tarkir'' and 13 from ''Fate Reforged'' - all with a [[holofoil stamp]]. Art on the reprints from ''Khans of Tarkir''  were dragonified in order to show off the alternative timeline where Ugin was saved by Sarkhan Vol. Art on the "reprints" from ''Fate Reforged'' were Ugin-ified by featuring Ugin in some form in their artwork. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/ugins-fate-booster-contents-2015-01-19|Ugin's Fate Booster Contents|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 19, 2015}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/art-ugins-fate-2015-01-20|The Art of Ugin's Fate|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 20, 2015}}</ref> [http://deckmaster.info/ugin.php A comparison of the normal and promo cards can be seen here.]
At the ''Fate Reforged'' [[prerelease]] on January 17/18, 2015, players chose their clan.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/fate-reforged-prerelease-primer-2015-01-12|''Fate Reforged'' Prerelease Primer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|January 12, 2015}}</ref> While they completed three [[achievement]]s, they follow in Sarkhan's footsteps to attempt to alter fate; they get to "Heal Ugin" and "Gain a glimpse of the future". The latter comes in the form of a special "Ugin's Fate" [[booster pack]] containing two [[alternate art]] cards that show how the world has changed in the new timeline, a Manifest [[token]] (with a different advert back than regular manifest tokens found in Fate Reforged booster packs) and one of 10 ''Fate Reforged'' [[basic land]] cards. There's a pool of 26 alternate art cards - 13 from ''Khans of Tarkir'' and 13 from ''Fate Reforged'' - all with a [[holofoil stamp]]. Art on the reprints from ''Khans of Tarkir''  were dragonified in order to show off the alternative timeline where Ugin was saved by Sarkhan Vol. Art on the "reprints" from ''Fate Reforged'' were Ugin-ified by featuring Ugin in some form in their artwork.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/ugins-fate-booster-contents-2015-01-19|Ugin's Fate Booster Contents|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/art-ugins-fate-2015-01-20|The Art of Ugin's Fate|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 20, 2015}}</ref> [http://deckmaster.info/ugin.php A comparison of the normal and promo cards can be seen here.]


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==Themes and mechanics==
==Themes and mechanics==
[[File:Manifest Overlay card.png|right|thumb|''Fate Reforged'' manifest overlay card.]]
[[File:Manifest Overlay card.png|right|thumb|''Fate Reforged'' manifest overlay card.]]
Choice is a major theme of ''Fate Reforged''. That's why there are three cycles of [[modal]] cards in the set. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/designing-your-fate-2014-12-29|Designing Your Fate|[[Ken Nagle]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref> The choice theme plays up the crossroads-of-history feel of the set. At higher rarities, abilities of choice are preceded by [[anchor word]]s (namely, "[[Khans]]" and "[[Dragons]]") that give them a bit of flavor. <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/fate-ful-stories-part-1-2014-01-12|Fate-ful Stories, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 12, 2014 }}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|feature/fate-reforged-update-bulletin-comprehensive-rule-changes-2015-01-15|''Fate Reforged'' Update Bulletin — Comprehensive Rule Changes|[[Matt Tabak]]|January 15, 2015 }}</ref>  
Choice is a major theme of ''Fate Reforged''. That's why there are three cycles of [[modal]] cards in the set.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/designing-your-fate-2014-12-29|Designing Your Fate|[[Ken Nagle]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref> The choice theme plays up the crossroads-of-history feel of the set. At higher rarities, abilities of choice are preceded by [[anchor word]]s (namely, "[[Khans]]" and "[[Dragons]]") that give them a bit of flavor.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/fate-ful-stories-part-1-2014-01-12|Fate-ful Stories, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 12, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|feature/fate-reforged-update-bulletin-comprehensive-rule-changes-2015-01-15|''Fate Reforged'' Update Bulletin — Comprehensive Rule Changes|[[Matt Tabak]]|January 15, 2015 }}</ref>  


''Fate Reforged'' sees the return of the [[wedge]] clans of Tarkir, in an altered form. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/fate-reforged-release-notes-2015-01-14|''Fate Reforged'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January 14, 2015 }}</ref> [[Hybrid]] mana makes a return and appears in the cost of some card effects, notably the khans. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/developing-fate-reforged-2015-01-05|Developing ''Fate Reforged''|[[Dave Humpherys]]|January 5, 2015 }}</ref>  Although [[morph]] does not return, a new, similar mechanic, [[manifest]], can put into play any card as a [[Face-Down Spells and Permanents|face-down]] 2/2 creature. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/mechanics-fate-reforged-2014-12-29|Mechanics of ''Fate Reforged''|[[Matt Tabak]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref>. An [[overlay card]] may be used as an reminder.
''Fate Reforged'' sees the return of the [[wedge]] clans of Tarkir, in an altered form.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/fate-reforged-release-notes-2015-01-14|''Fate Reforged'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January 14, 2015 }}</ref> [[Hybrid]] mana makes a return and appears in the cost of some card effects, notably the khans.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/developing-fate-reforged-2015-01-05|Developing ''Fate Reforged''|[[Dave Humpherys]]|January 5, 2015 }}</ref>  Although [[morph]] does not return, a new, similar mechanic, [[manifest]], can put into play any card as a [[Face-Down Spells and Permanents|face-down]] 2/2 creature.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/mechanics-fate-reforged-2014-12-29|Mechanics of ''Fate Reforged''|[[Matt Tabak]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref> An [[overlay card]] may be used as an reminder.


Two of the clans from ''Khans of Tarkir'' receive a new mechanic (which will also be featured in ''Dragons of Tarkir'' <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/whims-fate-reforged-part-2-2015-01-05|Whims of Fate Reforged, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 5, 2015}}</ref>):
Two of the clans from ''Khans of Tarkir'' receive a new mechanic (which will also be featured in ''Dragons of Tarkir'' <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/whims-fate-reforged-part-2-2015-01-05|Whims of Fate Reforged, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 5, 2015}}</ref>):
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** '''Khans''': five [[rare]] legendary creatures with an activated ability that has a hybrid mana of the allied and enemy colors of the wedge in its cost. {{-}} <c>Daghatar the Adamant</c>, <c>Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest</c>, <c>Tasigur, the Golden Fang</c>, <c>Alesha, Who Smiles at Death</c>, and <c>Yasova Dragonclaw</c>
** '''Khans''': five [[rare]] legendary creatures with an activated ability that has a hybrid mana of the allied and enemy colors of the wedge in its cost. {{-}} <c>Daghatar the Adamant</c>, <c>Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest</c>, <c>Tasigur, the Golden Fang</c>, <c>Alesha, Who Smiles at Death</c>, and <c>Yasova Dragonclaw</c>
* '''Allied-colored dragons''': five [[rare]] [[legendary]] [[dragon]]s in each allied color pair, all of which have an ability that triggers whenever a dragon you control attacks. {{-}} <c>Ojutai, Soul of Winter</c>, <c>Silumgar, the Drifting Death</c>, <c>Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury</c>, <c>Atarka, World Render</c>, and <c>Dromoka, the Eternal</c>.
* '''Allied-colored dragons''': five [[rare]] [[legendary]] [[dragon]]s in each allied color pair, all of which have an ability that triggers whenever a dragon you control attacks. {{-}} <c>Ojutai, Soul of Winter</c>, <c>Silumgar, the Drifting Death</c>, <c>Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury</c>, <c>Atarka, World Render</c>, and <c>Dromoka, the Eternal</c>.
* '''Sieges''': five rare [[enchantment]]s with a continuous modal ability. {{-}} <c>Citadel Siege</c>, <c>Monastery Siege</c>, <c>Palace Siege</c>, <c>Outpost Siege</c>, and <c>Frontier Siege</c>. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana-siege-2015-02-05|Arcana Siege|[[Mike McArtor]]|February 5, 2015}}</ref>
* '''Sieges''': five rare [[enchantment]]s with a continuous modal ability. {{-}} <c>Citadel Siege</c>, <c>Monastery Siege</c>, <c>Palace Siege</c>, <c>Outpost Siege</c>, and <c>Frontier Siege</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana-siege-2015-02-05|Arcana Siege|[[Mike McArtor]]|February 5, 2015}}</ref>
* '''Monocolored dragons''': five [[uncommon]] 4/4 dragons that cost {{4}}MM, have flying and an additional in-color ability. {{-}} <c>Wardscale Dragon</c>, <c>Mindscour Dragon</c>, <c>Noxious Dragon</c>, <c>Shockmaw Dragon</c>, and <c>Destructor Dragon</c>
* '''Monocolored dragons''': five [[uncommon]] 4/4 dragons that cost {{4}}MM, have flying and an additional in-color ability. {{-}} <c>Wardscale Dragon</c>, <c>Mindscour Dragon</c>, <c>Noxious Dragon</c>, <c>Shockmaw Dragon</c>, and <c>Destructor Dragon</c>
*'''Clan matters creatures''': five monocolored uncommon creatures which have abilities that become active if you control a permanent of an allied or enemy color within the clan wedge. {{-}} <c>Wandering Champion</c>, <c>Marang River Prowler</c>, <c>Battle Brawler</c>, <c>Hungering Yeti</c>, and <c>Abzan Kin-Guard</c>.
*'''Clan matters creatures''': five monocolored uncommon creatures which have abilities that become active if you control a permanent of an allied or enemy color within the clan wedge. {{-}} <c>Wandering Champion</c>, <c>Marang River Prowler</c>, <c>Battle Brawler</c>, <c>Hungering Yeti</c>, and <c>Abzan Kin-Guard</c>.
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*'''Modal spells''': five uncommon or rare modal [[spell]]s. {{-}} <c>Valorous Stance</c>, <c>Fascination</c>, <c>Crux of Fate</c>, <c>Mob Rule</c>, and <c>Ruthless Instincts</c>
*'''Modal spells''': five uncommon or rare modal [[spell]]s. {{-}} <c>Valorous Stance</c>, <c>Fascination</c>, <c>Crux of Fate</c>, <c>Mob Rule</c>, and <c>Ruthless Instincts</c>
*'''Manifest Form mini-cycle''': three [[uncommon]] [[aura]]s in the Jeskai colors that manifest the top card of your library and attach themselves to them when they come into play, and then grant the enchanted creature one or two relevant abilities. {{-}} <c>Lightform</c>, <c>Cloudform</c>, and <c>Rageform</c>
*'''Manifest Form mini-cycle''': three [[uncommon]] [[aura]]s in the Jeskai colors that manifest the top card of your library and attach themselves to them when they come into play, and then grant the enchanted creature one or two relevant abilities. {{-}} <c>Lightform</c>, <c>Cloudform</c>, and <c>Rageform</c>
* '''[[Tapland|Life-gain Tapland]]s''': ten common lands that enter the battlefield tapped, gain the controller one life and can tap for 2 different colors of mana. Reprints of the ten-card tapland cycle from ''Khans of Tarkir'', with new artwork. <ref name="Fetching Look"/>
* '''[[Tapland|Life-gain Tapland]]s''': ten common lands that enter the battlefield tapped, gain the controller one life and can tap for 2 different colors of mana. Reprints of the ten-card tapland cycle from ''Khans of Tarkir'', with new artwork.<ref name="Fetching Look"/>


==Mirrored pairs==
==Mirrored pairs==
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===Note about fetchlands===
===Note about fetchlands===
As the [[fetchlands]] that appear in ''Fate Reforged'' boosters feature a ''Khans of Tarkir'' expansion symbol, they are technically not reprints. <ref name="Fetching Look"/>
As the [[fetchlands]] that appear in ''Fate Reforged'' boosters feature a ''Khans of Tarkir'' expansion symbol, they are technically not reprints.<ref name="Fetching Look"/>
===Functional reprints===
===Functional reprints===
*<c>Arashin Cleric</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Temple Acolyte</c>.
*<c>Arashin Cleric</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Temple Acolyte</c>.
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==Notable cards==
==Notable cards==
*<c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c> is the second [[colorless]] [[planeswalker]] after <c>Karn Liberated</c> and it is a powerful [[finisher]] in [[Tron]] decks in [[Modern]]. Its first ability is a reference to <c>Ghostfire</c>, that refers to [[Ugin]] in its [[flavor text]].
*<c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c> is the second [[colorless]] [[planeswalker]] after <c>Karn Liberated</c> and it is a powerful [[finisher]] in [[Tron]] decks in [[Modern]]. Its first ability is a reference to <c>Ghostfire</c>, that refers to [[Ugin]] in its [[flavor text]].
*<c>Gurmag Angler</c> and <c>Tasigur, the Golden Fang</c> are two staples in several [[format|formats]] thanks to the [[delve]] ability that lets cast them for few mana.
*<c>Gurmag Angler</c> and <c>Tasigur, the Golden Fang</c> are two staples in several [[format]]s thanks to the [[delve]] ability that lets cast them for few mana.
* <c>Monastery Mentor</c> saw tournament play in control decks (for example [[miracle]] decks) thanks to its ability to do a powerful board advantage.
* <c>Monastery Mentor</c> saw tournament play in control decks (for example [[miracle]] decks) thanks to its ability to do a powerful board advantage.
* <c>Warden of the First Tree</c> is inspired by <c>Figure of Destiny</c>.
* <c>Warden of the First Tree</c> is inspired by <c>Figure of Destiny</c>.

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Fate Reforged
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Set Information
Set symbol
Design Ken Nagle (lead)
Jennifer Clarke Wilkes
Ethan Fleischer
David Humpherys
Mark Rosewater
Gavin Verhey
Development David Humpherys (lead)
Ian Duke
Mark L. Gottlieb
Ben Hayes
Ryan Spain
contributions from Matt Tabak
Release date January 23, 2015
Plane Tarkir
Themes and mechanics wedge clans, Hybrid mana, Dragon broods, Modal, Choice
Keywords/​ability words Manifest, Bolster, Dash, Ferocious, Prowess, Delve
Set size 185 cards
70 Commons, 60 Uncommons, 35 Rares, 10 Mythic Rares, 10 Basic Land
Expansion code FRF[3]
Development codename Dewey
Khans of Tarkir block
[[Khans of Tarkir]] '''Fate Reforged''' [[Dragons of Tarkir]]
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
[[Duel Decks Anthology]] Fate Reforged [[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora]]

Fate Reforged is the 66th Magic expansion, and the second in the Khans of Tarkir block. It was released on January 23, 2015.[4] Fate Reforged is a small expansion.

Set details

Fate Reforged was announced at the Wizards of the Coast panel at PAX Prime on August 31, 2014.[5] It contains 185 cards (10 basic lands,[6][7] 70 commons, 60 uncommons, 35 rares, 10 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted premium versions of all cards. The expansion symbol of the set is a stylized representation of two opposing planes or realities because the large sets of the block represent alternative timelines. This middle set, representing the past, is the precursor to both. The set had to be designed so it worked mechanically with both Khans of Tarkir and Dragons of Tarkir.[8] It is designed to be drafted with both large sets, while the large sets are never drafted together. Fate Reforged draft is one pack of Fate Reforged and then two packs of Khans of Tarkir.[9]

Because the clans of Fate Reforged are less defined, the set does not contain three-color gold cards. The color identity of the cards is instead marked by the use of hybrid ability activation costs (for example a Temur card with green mana cost, and blue/red hybrid ability cost). This allows for these cards to be played in two-color decks (in this example either green/blue or green/red). Like in Khans of Tarkir watermarks are used on the cards for the different clans, while adding slightly altered watermarks for the related dragon broods.[10][11] The foil versions of the cycle of Sieges and Crux of Fate (all of which present a choice between Khans and Dragons) have a special overlay and finish which transitions seamlessly between the expansions symbols of Khans of Tarkir and Dragons of Tarkir.[12][13]

Because mana fixing is very important in multicolor blocks, the basic land slot of Fate Reforged booster packs contains nonbasic lands instead. These are reprints of the ten common Khans of Tarkir taplands. They have new artwork and the Fate Reforged expansion symbol. Boosters may also include Khans of Tarkir fetch lands (in the same slot at a low frequency) which will have the Khans of Tarkir expansion symbol.[6] The 10 Fate Reforged basic land cards can only be found in Ugin's Fate boosters, Fate Reforged Intro Pack decks and Fate Reforged Fat Pack's land pack (apart from Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian).

The set features the colorless planeswalker Ugin, the Spirit Dragon.[14]

Storyline

Sarkhan Vol travels 1,280 years back in time, to change the moment that sealed Tarkir's fate: the battle between Nicol Bolas and Ugin, the demise of the latter and all dragons of Tarkir (Crux of Fate). The clans still exist back in the time; they are not fighting each other but are constantly fending off the legion hordes of dragons that are terrorizing their world.[15] Sarkhan meets khans of the past, like Yasova Dragonclaw.[16][17] The history of Tarkir is rewritten.

Magic Story

Main article: Magic Story
Title Author Release Date Setting (plane) Featuring
A New Tarkir of Old Kimberly J. Kreines 2014-12-31 Tarkir Sarkhan, Yasova, Atarka
Unwritten Kelly Digges 2015-01-14 Tarkir Sarkhan, Yasova
The Reforged Chain Doug Beyer 2015-01-21 Tarkir Sarkhan, Ugin, Nicol Bolas
The Truth of Names James Wyatt 2015-01-28 Tarkir Alesha, Battle Brawler
The Doom of the Golden Fang James Wyatt 2015-02-04 Tarkir Tasigur, Khudal
No End and No Beginning Nik Davidson 2015-02-11 Tarkir Daghatar, Dromoka
Khanfall Kelly Digges 2015-02-18 Tarkir Alesha, Reyhan, Ojutai, Shu Yun, Silumgar, Tasigur, Yasova

Marketing

Fate Reforged is sold in 16-card boosters (the 16th card being a marketing card), five intro packs, a clash pack and a fat pack.[18] The boosters feature artwork from Ugin, the Spirit Dragon, Temporal Trespass and Vaultbreaker. Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian boosters contain basic lands at a high frequency alongside nonbasic lands, as Fate Reforged basic lands were not otherwise printed in those languages. Those languages do not have Intro Pack releases and Fat Pack releases which is where these basic lands predominantly appear in other languages.[6]

Prerelease

Special "Ugin's Fate" booster pack

At the Fate Reforged prerelease on January 17/18, 2015, players chose their clan.[19] While they completed three achievements, they follow in Sarkhan's footsteps to attempt to alter fate; they get to "Heal Ugin" and "Gain a glimpse of the future". The latter comes in the form of a special "Ugin's Fate" booster pack containing two alternate art cards that show how the world has changed in the new timeline, a Manifest token (with a different advert back than regular manifest tokens found in Fate Reforged booster packs) and one of 10 Fate Reforged basic land cards. There's a pool of 26 alternate art cards - 13 from Khans of Tarkir and 13 from Fate Reforged - all with a holofoil stamp. Art on the reprints from Khans of Tarkir were dragonified in order to show off the alternative timeline where Ugin was saved by Sarkhan Vol. Art on the "reprints" from Fate Reforged were Ugin-ified by featuring Ugin in some form in their artwork.[20][21] A comparison of the normal and promo cards can be seen here.

Fate Reforged
Rare & Mythic Rare Uncommon Common
Khans of Tarkir
Rare Uncommon Common

Promotional cards

Abzan {Clan Symbol Abzan}
Jeskai {Clan Symbol Jeskai}
Sultai {Clan Symbol Sultai}
Mardu {Clan Symbol Mardu}
Temur {Clan Symbol Temur}

Tokens / Overlay

The sixteenth card in the boosters can be a token or overlay card, with an advertisement on the back side. The overlay card can be used on face-down Manifest cards to remind players of their power and toughness and that it can be turned face-up for its casting cost, or Morph cost if it is a Morph creature.[23]

  1. {W} 1/1 Monk with Prowess for Monastery Mentor
  2. {W} 1/1 Spirit with Flying for Sandsteppe Outcast
  3. {B} 2/1 Warrior for Mardu Strike Leader
  4. Manifest overlay card

Themes and mechanics

Fate Reforged manifest overlay card.

Choice is a major theme of Fate Reforged. That's why there are three cycles of modal cards in the set.[24] The choice theme plays up the crossroads-of-history feel of the set. At higher rarities, abilities of choice are preceded by anchor words (namely, "Khans" and "Dragons") that give them a bit of flavor.[25][26]

Fate Reforged sees the return of the wedge clans of Tarkir, in an altered form.[27] Hybrid mana makes a return and appears in the cost of some card effects, notably the khans.[28] Although morph does not return, a new, similar mechanic, manifest, can put into play any card as a face-down 2/2 creature.[29] An overlay card may be used as an reminder.

Two of the clans from Khans of Tarkir receive a new mechanic (which will also be featured in Dragons of Tarkir [30]):

  • Abzan - Bolster N - Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on it.
  • Mardu - Dash - You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.

The other three clans retain their original mechanic:

The clans are juxtaposed with 5 dragon broods, which feature their own watermarks.

Cycles

Fate Reforged has twelve cycles and one mini-cycle.

Mirrored pairs

Reprinted cards

The following cards have been reprinted from previous sets:

Note about fetchlands

As the fetchlands that appear in Fate Reforged boosters feature a Khans of Tarkir expansion symbol, they are technically not reprints.[6]

Functional reprints

Card comparisons

Main article: Fate Reforged/Card comparisons

Notable cards

Preconstructed decks

Intro packs

Main article: Fate Reforged/Intro packs

Fate Reforged has five bicolored intro packs:[32][33]

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Unflinching Assault W B Dragonscale General
Cunning Plan U R Sage-Eye Avengers
Grave Advantage B G Archfiend of Depravity
Stampeding Hordes W R Flamerush Rider
Surprise Attack U G Temur War Shaman

Clash pack

Main article: Fate Reforged/Clash pack

Fate Reforged comes with a clash pack which contains a wedge-colored and a bicolored deck.[34]

Clash pack
deck name 		Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Power U B G
Profit B G

References

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  2. ↑ http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/fate-reforged
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External links

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