While Magic: The Gathering's recent high-profile crossovers with iconic franchises like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man have been making waves, the focus is now shifting to an eagerly awaited return to the familiar plane of Tarkir with the upcoming set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm. This set promises to bring a fresh take on the beloved world, and we're thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at five cards that are likely to become staples in draft tables next month. Tarkir: Dragonstorm is now available for preorder on Amazon.
Explore the gallery below to discover all five cards, and continue reading for insights from Wizards of the Coast on their design philosophy and the broader context of the set.
Magic: The Gathering - 5 New Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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These five cards form a "cycle," each sharing a common design theme across Magic's five colors. They are all affordable, common-rarity creatures, each linked to one of Tarkir's three-color clans and featuring an ability that converts mana into a color from that clan.
Wizards of the Coast Senior Game Designer Adam Prosak explains, "Three-color limited environments require substantial mana fixing at all rarities. We aimed to ensure that many decks could access mana fixing, so we developed numerous designs to address mana issues. These creatures not only help you play to the board but also develop your mana simultaneously, unlike other designs such as tapped lands, which only provide mana and can cause you to fall behind."
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Play Booster Box
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Collector Booster Box
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Collector Booster
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Commander Deck Bundle - Includes All 5 Decks
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Abzan Armor
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Jeskai Striker
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Sultai Arisen
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Mardu Surge
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### Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Temur Roar
0$44.99 at AmazonSenior Worldbuilding Designer Lauren Bond highlights that while the mechanical design was the initial focus for this cycle, common cards often serve as a canvas to depict the set's world. "We wanted to showcase how these clans have evolved since players last saw them. From the action-oriented Jeskai monks to the Temur's use of Whispers, the protective and avenging Nagas of the Sultai, the diverse military prowess of the Mardu, and the Abzan clerics working to regrow the lost kin trees."
Recent Magic sets have faced criticism for relying too heavily on thematic gimmicks, even when revisiting established planes. However, *Tarkir: Dragonstorm* stands out with its straightforward approach to revisiting Tarkir. Senior Worldbuilding Art Director Forrest Schehl acknowledges the importance of such feedback to Wizards of the Coast, stating, "The top-level pitch for Tarkir was set well before *Murders at Karlov Manor* and subsequent sets, and it remained unchanged. We aimed to blend Dragons and Clans in a unique way, with Dragonstorms playing a pivotal role in shaping our return. Lauren and I felt the pressure to get it right from the start, ensuring we built the next chapter of this beloved plane with authenticity and substance."Tarkir: Dragonstorm is now available for preorder, with the set slated for release in both physical and digital formats on April 11, and in-store prerelease events beginning on April 4. Dive deeper into the set with our full interview with Wizards of the Coast's Adam Prosak, Lauren Bond, and Forrest Schehl.
