April 2016: Shadows over Innistrad
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Posted on Oct. 31, 2015, 6:42 p.m. by JWiley129
Announced during GP Indy, the Spring 2016 set is Shadows over Innistrad!
Edits for FAQ:
- Here is Mark Rosewater on why we're getting two returns in a row.
GoldGhost012 says... #3
Never underestimate 2 1/1 fliers. The white Vessel is similar to Lingering Souls, and that was a great card. Not saying that it's anywhere near the same power level but still: never underestimate 2 evasive attackers or chump blockers at instant speed.
March 23, 2016 4:18 p.m.
If that 4 drop really is a clone that you can put more counters on it's pretty damned good. I would gladly copy a Dromoka or some other such threat given the chance. Copying an Avacyn after they wipe your board is super fun!
March 23, 2016 4:22 p.m.
My point is that you're two turns behind because of the investment (yes, no where near the level of Souls). IMO the flyers will only prove great if you're already ahead or in a stalemate, otherwise they are probably going to die the next turn.
March 23, 2016 4:23 p.m.
WolfDice66 says... #8
Altered ego for Animar, Gitrog Monster for Damia, Fevered Visions for Nekusar, and Mindwrack Demon for Sidisi! Pretty stoked so far!
March 23, 2016 4:59 p.m.
There's tons of fun stuff in this set for EDH. Like WolfDice66 said, there's also Arlinn Kord for Xenagos, or any other stomp. Plus the whole set is a flavor win for themed decks.
March 23, 2016 5:11 p.m.
Nightdragon779 says... #11
Forgotten creation would be so good... if it was only a 2/4. Too bad it can be bolted, that effect is crazy.
Can the gitrog monster be played in loam decks? Or is it too slow
March 23, 2016 5:23 p.m.
There's also two more I could post, but frankly, I wouldn't survive the night.
March 23, 2016 6:39 p.m.
No, this is not one of the two cards. This one's an uninvited geist.
March 23, 2016 6:46 p.m.
JohnnyBaggins says... #14
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I do not believe in coincidences, nowhere in life, but in particular not on Magic cards that read "Clue".
March 23, 2016 6:48 p.m.
GreenGhost says... #15
Well seeing as how you can win more or less the turn of or after playing it, yes.
March 23, 2016 6:49 p.m.
Nightdragon779 says... #16
JohnnyBaggins I love how the clue tokens themselves are the clues. Well, emrakul confirmed I guess
But that's seriously amazing
March 23, 2016 6:54 p.m.
Welp...Geist is automatic 4 of in any blue or blue splashed deck...
March 23, 2016 6:55 p.m.
GoldGhost012 says... #20
Ugin, Sorin, and Nahiri came as three as well.
Ugin confirmed in EDM!
March 23, 2016 7:12 p.m.
VampireArmy says... #21
There was 3 Angels before Avacyn went full purge mode too :]
March 23, 2016 7:14 p.m.
EverythingIsK says... #22
Emrakultists. We mocked them. Now they mock us.
Emrakul confirmed for SoI
March 23, 2016 7:41 p.m.
March 23, 2016 7:46 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #25
Titania, Protector of Argoth. There are a few others that bring lands from your graveyard to your hand, but they would be better with flicker effects.
March 23, 2016 7:50 p.m.
Prediction:
We'll see a card that lets you do something really great by saccing 6 clues.
March 23, 2016 7:53 p.m.
JohnnyBaggins I mean I posted that a few pages back, though not in picture form, but okay.
As I said then, I dont think this confirms Emrakul for this block at all. I think there will be small but very present clues as to Emrakul's presence in the multiverse over the course of the next few blocks, each one arming the Gatewatch with allies, knowledge, tools, or magics that will aid in their showdown with the final known Titan. Why else would Jace have gone to Innistrad after having just killed two Eldrazi Titans, if not to look for the third or ways to kill her?
March 23, 2016 7:55 p.m.
kanokarob There's very little chance they will stretch it out. We have 2 Eldrazi Titans and the third is imminent. Eldritch Moon is a highly likely place for Emrakul to return.
March 23, 2016 8:35 p.m.
I feel strongly that they will stretch it out at least a few sets. Obviously the third is imminent, no on is contesting that. I just doubt it will be now. Namely, because atm it is literally just Jace. He can't kill Emrakul without the rest of the Gatewatch surely, and as much as the other planeswalkers on Innistrad surely would want to help, it makes zero sense story-wise to create the Gatwatch and only have one of its members be present in fighting the threat they were initially united to fight against. It's going to be at least another block before we have our showdown.
March 23, 2016 8:40 p.m.
I really hope it isn't Emmy. It would feel like such a cop out.
March 23, 2016 8:42 p.m.
Emrakul is passing by Innistrad and her proximity to the plane causes everyone to go mad. Sensing the power of the Eldrazi, Marit Lage rises from the depths and terrorizes the plane while Emmy continues on her way, devouring planes as she meanders through the multiverse.
Now everyone's happy. Emmy and Lage together forever?
March 23, 2016 8:58 p.m.
canterlotguardian says... #34
So basically I want the Gitfrog for my lands EDH deck. It and Behold the Beyond are going into that deck.
March 23, 2016 9:35 p.m.
Nightdragon779 says... #35
I'm seeing a lot of sweet wolves and werewolves, so here's my werewolf tribal, with a fun little combo included (as always).
March 23, 2016 9:52 p.m.
I want Emrakul to show up in Eldritch Moon and KILL JACE.
I'm loving how many EDH power cards are in this set.
March 23, 2016 10:17 p.m.
Be still my beating heart. Getting one for every green EDH deck I have.
March 23, 2016 11:10 p.m.
AwesomeName says... #39
Yeah the green mythic we've all been waiting for! It has such a cool and unique design (as a mythic should)
March 23, 2016 11:12 p.m. Edited.
FAMOUSWATERMELON says... #40
That art is incredible. As is the effect in EDH.
March 23, 2016 11:14 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #43
Gorgeous card! Want the foils for EDH, because holy craptastic that's amaze balls! Great in Limited, too.
This is a very nice EDH set...
March 23, 2016 11:24 p.m.
This set is going to make me go broke and take the food out of my new baby's mouth. Like seriously, why do they have to come in the same month.
March 23, 2016 11:28 p.m.
I bet this will be the most expensive card of the set even past rotation!
March 23, 2016 11:34 p.m.
That is going to be gorgeous AF! Wow! I know what I'm going to buy when this releases for sure!
March 23, 2016 11:50 p.m.
MindAblaze says... #47
I appreciate it but I am underwhelmed. I guess it's better than Praetor's Counsel
March 24, 2016 12:24 a.m.
mymanpotsandpans says... #48
Green has some really good ways to generate card advantage in this set. Green has a Tutor Traverse the Ulvenwald, ramp Deathcap Cultivator, filtering Vessel of Nascency, and arguably the best planeswalker in the set Arlinn. Also a card advantage frog. Green confirmed too strong.
March 24, 2016 1:07 a.m.
Well I just found what I am going to tutor for with Tamiyo's Journal. It will get me back:
- Thraben Inspector
- Thalia's Lieutenant / Ongoing Investigation / Hangarback Walker
- Tireless Tracker / Angelic Purge
- Thopter Spy Network / Whirler Rogue
- Sigarda, Heron's Grace / Tamiyo's Journal
- Dragonlord Dromoka / Itself / Aegis Angel
- Gaea's Revenge
March 24, 2016 2:14 a.m.
MindAblaze no way is this better than Praetor's Counsel. It may be cheaper but unless you have loaded your graveyard with every CMC and therefore made your deck to kinda use it, it won't get back even close to the same number of cards for just 2 more mana. Plus infinite hand size for the rest of the game is stupidly relevant when it's bolted onto the card that does the effect. This thing is only better in being cheaper. As a card it's not as powerful and not as good. In Green EDH 8 mana is nothing, CMC is not a barrier to green at all. I am tempted to say that Creeping Renaissance is still better in the right decks too. In decks with more permanents like karrthus or something. Thus is a cool and pretty unique card though, i just want to point out it's not the be all and end all in EDH
GotCubes says... #1
ducttapedeckbox Sneakyyy.....
March 23, 2016 4:16 p.m.