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'''Functional reprint''' cards serve the exact same function as the [[card]] they resemble except for the [[name]], of course. | '''Functional reprint''' cards serve the exact same function as the [[card]] they resemble except for the [[name]], of course. | ||
Unlike strict [[reprint]]s, a functional reprint only needs identical [[mana cost]], [[power]]/[[toughness]] and [[rules text]].<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/card-again-2004-08-06|That Card Again|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|August 6, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|something-old-something-new-2005-10-20|Something Old, Something New|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 18, 2003}}</ref> [[Subtype]]s may differ. Cards which are functional identical except for mana cost are called [[colorshift]]ed. | Unlike strict [[reprint]]s, a functional reprint only needs identical [[mana cost]], [[power]]/[[toughness]] and [[rules text]].<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/card-again-2004-08-06|That Card Again|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|August 6, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|something-old-something-new-2005-10-20|Something Old, Something New|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 18, 2003}}</ref> [[Subtype]]s may differ as long as it's not mechanically relevant to the card.<ref name="Even More R&D">{{DailyRef|making-magic/even-more-words-rd-2022-01-10|Even More Words From R&D|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 10, 2022}}</ref> Cards which are functional identical except for mana cost are called [[colorshift]]ed. | ||
This usually has little effect on the game, hence their consideration as a kind of [[reprint]]. Functional reprints do not often emulate powerful cards, as they effectively allow some [[constructed]] formats access to more than four copies of the same card. Many functional reprints are either of [[vanilla]] creatures (creatures with no abilities), or occurred in the ''[[Portal]]'' sets. Functional reprints are often used to give a new [[block]]- or set-themed flavor to a card that plays an important role in defining a particular [[color]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/context-everything-2005-04-12|Context is Everything|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 12, 2005}}</ref> | This usually has little effect on the game, hence their consideration as a kind of [[reprint]]. Functional reprints do not often emulate powerful cards, as they effectively allow some [[constructed]] formats access to more than four copies of the same card. Many functional reprints are either of [[vanilla]] creatures (creatures with no abilities), or occurred in the ''[[Portal]]'' sets. Functional reprints are often used to give a new [[block]]- or set-themed flavor to a card that plays an important role in defining a particular [[color]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/context-everything-2005-04-12|Context is Everything|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 12, 2005}}</ref> | ||
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Functional reprint cards serve the exact same function as the card they resemble except for the name, of course.
Unlike strict reprints, a functional reprint only needs identical mana cost, power/toughness and rules text.[1][2] Subtypes may differ as long as it's not mechanically relevant to the card.[3] Cards which are functional identical except for mana cost are called colorshifted.
This usually has little effect on the game, hence their consideration as a kind of reprint. Functional reprints do not often emulate powerful cards, as they effectively allow some constructed formats access to more than four copies of the same card. Many functional reprints are either of vanilla creatures (creatures with no abilities), or occurred in the Portal sets. Functional reprints are often used to give a new block- or set-themed flavor to a card that plays an important role in defining a particular color.[4]
References
- ↑ Aaron Forsythe (August 6, 2004). "That Card Again". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (April 18, 2003). "Something Old, Something New". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 10, 2022). "Even More Words From R&D". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (April 12, 2005). "Context is Everything". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.