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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Wolves and werewolves=== | ===Wolves and werewolves=== | ||
[[Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Werewolf|werewolves]] were first combined on three cards in ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]''. The concept of coupling these creature types was expanded upon in ''[[Innistrad: Midnight Hunt]]'' (4 | [[Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Werewolf|werewolves]] were first combined on three cards in ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]''. The concept of coupling these creature types was expanded upon in ''[[Innistrad: Midnight Hunt]]'' (4 cards), ''[[Innistrad: Crimson Vow]]'' (6 cards) and ''[[Alchemy: Innistrad]]'' (2 cards). | ||
===Ninja's and rogues=== | ===Ninja's and rogues=== | ||
Two cards in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' combined [[ninja]] | Two cards in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' combined [[ninja]]<nowiki/>s and [[rogue]]s. | ||
===Samarai and warriors=== | ===Samarai and warriors=== | ||
Ten cards in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' combined [[samurai]] | Ten cards in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' combined [[samurai]] and [[warrior]]s. | ||
=== Serpents, Octopuses, Leviathans and Krakens === | |||
Six cards over six different sets batch together Serpents, Octopuses, Leviathans and Krakens as a "sea creature" collective. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Magic slang]] | [[Category:Magic slang]] | ||
[[Category:Miscellaneous mechanics]] | [[Category:Miscellaneous mechanics]] | ||
Revision as of 11:51, 12 February 2022
Coupling is R&D slang term used for the action of combining two creature types in rules text, in order to provide synergy and broader applicability. In concept, it very similar to batching.[1][2]
History
Wolves and werewolves
Wolves and werewolves were first combined on three cards in Shadows over Innistrad. The concept of coupling these creature types was expanded upon in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (4 cards), Innistrad: Crimson Vow (6 cards) and Alchemy: Innistrad (2 cards).
Ninja's and rogues
Two cards in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty combined ninjas and rogues.
Samarai and warriors
Ten cards in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty combined samurai and warriors.
Serpents, Octopuses, Leviathans and Krakens
Six cards over six different sets batch together Serpents, Octopuses, Leviathans and Krakens as a "sea creature" collective.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 9, 2022). "Please continue to do these double tribal cards". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 9, 2022). "Can you start batching Snakes and Naga if they're going to remain separate tribes?". Blogatog. Tumblr.