Magic: The Gathering Foundations
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| Set Information | |
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| Symbol description | A five-point star-shaped portal |
| Design | Bryan Hawley (lead) |
| Release date | November 15, 2024 |
| Plane | Multiversal |
| Expansion code | FDN[1] |
Magic: The Gathering Foundations, or Foundations, is a Magic set designed to provide a common base for new and experienced players. It is a Standard-legal set and will be released on November 15, 2024.[2][3][4]
Set details
Foundations is a new type of expansion set designed to carry through multiple Standard rotations. It contains mechanically unique card designs as well as "less-complex, clean and elegant" reprints, functioning similarly to an "evergreen Core set".[5] Unlike other Standard-legal sets, cards in Foundations will remain legal in Standard until 2029.[6] A big part is a curated play experience custom-built for newcomers, being the most robust "learn to play" product yet.[4] While the set also contains staple cards targeted at more advanced players, these can only be found in the booster packs.[5] In this way, the products are split for different target audiences.
The set is about 50% reprints, and 50% new cards which are designed to be similarly straight-forward. They are aimed to have resonance, flavor and top-down design to create maximum understandability.
Starting with Foundations, the Nyx-frame will also be used for all non-creature enchantments.[5]
Storyline
The set features characters and locations from many different planes, and in different points in time.
Marketing
Foundations is available in Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, a Beginner Box and a Starter Collection.[7][4][5] Booster Fun includes extended art and borderless art.
Events
TBA.
Promos
TBA.
Tokens, emblems and markers
Foundations has TBA tokens and emblems.
Themes and mechanics
TBA.
Counters
Foundations introduces Revival counters.
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| Ten uncommon dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are enablers, which support the playstyle of the archetype.[8] | ||||||||||
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| Ten uncommon dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are payoffs, which reward the playstyle of the archetype.[8] | ||||||||||
Reprinted cards
TBA
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "The original mana Elf is back! #MTGFoundations". Twitter.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "Foundations releases November 15th, and will be the new Foundation for Magic players.". Twitter.
- ↑ Announcing Magic: The Gathering Foundations. magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024).
- ↑ a b c Charlie Hall (June 28, 2024). "First look: Magic: The Gathering Foundations, the new set for beginners". IGN.com.
- ↑ a b c d The Preview Panel - MagicCon: Amsterdam (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (June 28, 2024).
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "... the set will be Standard legal through at least 2029.". Twitter.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "Foundations has the expected Play and Collector Boosters but we've now added The Beginner Box and Starter Kits...". Twitter.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (March 4, 2024). "Nuts & Bolts #16: Play Boosters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.