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+ | |image = Logo Dragons of Tarkir.png |
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+ | |symbol_description = A dragon's head that's similar to the [[Khans of Tarkir]] symbol |
− | |design |
+ | |design = [[Mark L. Gottlieb]] (lead)<br />[[Dan Emmons]]<br />[[Graeme Hopkins]]<br />[[Colin Kawakami]]<br />[[Mark Rosewater]]<br />[[Sam Stoddard]] |
− | |development |
+ | |development = [[Tom LaPille]] and [[David Humpherys]] (leads)<br />[[Tim Aten]]<br />Colin Kawakami<br />[[Erik Lauer]]<br />[[Ken Nagle]]<br />Sam Stoddard<br />[[Gerry Thompson]]<br />contributions from [[Matt Tabak]] |
− | |art |
+ | |art = [[Jeremy Jarvis]] |
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+ | |release = March 27, 2015 |
+ | |plane = [[Tarkir]] |
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− | |mechanics = [[Dragons]], Two-Color Dragon Broods |
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+ | |mechanics = [[Dragon]]s, Two-Color Dragon Broods |
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|keywords = [[Bolster]], [[Rebound]], [[Exploit]], [[Dash]], [[Formidable]], [[Megamorph]] |
|keywords = [[Bolster]], [[Rebound]], [[Exploit]], [[Dash]], [[Formidable]], [[Megamorph]] |
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|size = 264 cards<br /><small>101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 15 Basic Lands</small> |
|size = 264 cards<br /><small>101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 15 Basic Lands</small> |
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|code_expansion = DTK |
|code_expansion = DTK |
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+ | |code_expansion_ref = [[Information below the text box]] |
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− | |code_expansion_ref = <ref>Printed on the card frame.</ref><ref>http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/dragons-of-tarkir</ref> |
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|code_development = Louie |
|code_development = Louie |
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+ | |series = [[Khans of Tarkir block]] |
− | |first |
+ | |first = Khans of Tarkir |
− | |second |
+ | |second = Fate Reforged |
− | |third |
+ | |third = Dragons of Tarkir |
− | |previous |
+ | |previous = Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora |
− | |next |
+ | |next = Tempest Remastered |
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− | '''''Dragons of Tarkir''''' is the 67th ''[[Magic]]'' expansion, and the third and last in the [[Khans of Tarkir block]]. It was released March 27, 2015.<ref>{{ |
+ | '''''Dragons of Tarkir''''' is the 67th ''[[Magic]]'' expansion, and the third and last in the [[Khans of Tarkir block]]. It was released March 27, 2015.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/announcing-dragons-tarkir-2014-11-03|Announcing ''Dragons of Tarkir''|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 3, 2014}}</ref> ''Dragons of Tarkir'' is a [[large expansion]]. |
==Set details== |
==Set details== |
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{{cquote|Your Dragon, Their Doom}} |
{{cquote|Your Dragon, Their Doom}} |
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− | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' is designed to be drafted with ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' but not with ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' |
+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' is designed to be drafted with ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' but not with ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/92957516773/what-do-you-mean-by-small-set-is-drafted-with-both|title=What do you mean by "small set is drafted with both large sets"?|July 26, 2014}}</ref> Also, ''Dragons of Tarkir'' did not [[rotation|rotate]] out of [[Standard]] with ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' and ''[[Fate Reforged]]'', but instead rotated out with ''[[Magic Origins]]'' due to [[Standard]]'s regulation changes. To differentiate the drafting experience from ''Khans of Tarkir'' / ''Fate Reforged'', ''Dragons of Tarkir'' was designed around 5 sets of [[allied]] color pairs.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/imagine-dragons-part-1-2015-03-02|Imagine Dragons, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 2, 2015}}</ref> Khans of Tarkir was a slow, three-color [[wedge]] format where enemy colors are the typical starting point, whereas Dragons draft leans slightly to allied colors, but players can find some enemy color payoffs in Fate Reforged. |
− | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' contains 264 cards (15 basic lands - 5 less than ''Khans of Tarkir''<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' contains 264 cards (15 basic lands - 5 less than ''Khans of Tarkir''<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragons-tarkir-basically-2015-03-12|''Dragons of Tarkir'', Basically|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 12, 2015}}</ref> - , 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions <ref>{{DailyRef|looking-closer-dragons-tarkir-premium-foil-cards-2015-04-08|Looking Closer at ''Dragons of Tarkir'' Premium Foil Cards|[[Trick Jarrett]]|April 8, 2015}}</ref> of all cards. Like the one from ''[[Scourge]]'' before, the [[expansion symbol]] of ''Dragons of Tarkir'' represents a [[dragon]]'s head. This set is supposed to be the ultimate "dragon set".<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/imagine-dragons-part-2-2015-03-09|Imagine Dragons, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 9, 2015}}</ref> There are more than twice as many dragons in it than in any other set and they appear in all colors. It also contains many cards that reference Dragons and care about Dragons.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/its-about-time-2015-03-02|It's About Time|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|March 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/developing-dragons-tarkir-2015-03-09|Developing ''Dragons of Tarkir''|[[Dave Humpherys]]|March 9, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragons-tarkir-numbers-2015-03-17|Dragons of Tarkir by the Numbers|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 17, 2015}}</ref> |
− | Each of the five clans known from the previous sets is now integrated with one of the Dragon broods. Only the icons of the broods, first seen in ''Fate Reforged'', appear as [[watermark]]s in the text boxes of the cards. The clan symbols have disappeared.<ref>{{ |
+ | Each of the five clans known from the previous sets is now integrated with one of the Dragon broods. Only the icons of the broods, first seen in ''Fate Reforged'', appear as [[watermark]]s in the text boxes of the cards. The clan symbols have disappeared.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragon-clan-symbols-vs-khans-clan-symbols-2015-03-05|Dragon Clan Symbols vs. Khans Clan Symbols|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 5, 2015}}</ref> The icons have no effect on gameplay.<ref name="mechanics">{{DailyRef|feature/mechanics-dragons-tarkir-2015-03-02|Mechanics of ''Dragons of Tarkir''|[[Matt Tabak]]|March 2, 2015}}</ref> There are several "crossover cards" that present alternate versions of characters and situations from the previous timeline. |
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+ | ====Magic Story==== |
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+ | {{main|Magic Story}} |
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+ | ! Title !! Author !! Release Date !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/tarkir-dragons-2015-02-25|A Tarkir of Dragons}} || [[Kimberly J. Kreines]] || 2015-02-25 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Sarkhan]], [[Taigam]], [[Zurgo]], [[Vial Smasher]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/great-teachers-student-2015-03-04|The Great Teacher's Student}} || [[Kimberly J. Kreines]] || 2015-03-04 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Narset]], [[Taigam]], [[Ojutai]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/sorins-restoration-2015-03-27|Sorin's Restoration}} || [[Doug Beyer]] || 2015-03-27 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Sorin Markov]], [[Ugin]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/guardian-2015-04-02|The Guardian}} || [[Ari Levitch]] || 2015-04-02 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Anafenza]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/poisoned-heart-2015-04-08|The Poisoned Heart}} || [[Sam Stoddard]] || 2015-04-08 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Sidisi]], [[Silumgar]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/call-2015-04-15|The Call}} || [[Nik Davidson]] || 2015-04-15 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Surrak]], [[Atarka]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|uncharted-realms/unbroken-and-unbowed-2015-04-22|Unbroken and Unbowed}} || [[Kelly Digges]] || 2015-04-22 || [[Tarkir]] || [[Sarkhan]], [[Ugin]], [[Narset]] |
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+ | |} |
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===Storyline=== |
===Storyline=== |
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− | After Sarkhan Vol has done his [[Fate Reforged|duty in the past]], the story now returns to the present of [[Tarkir]]. But it seems that changing the past has produced some unexpected results.<ref>{{ |
+ | After Sarkhan Vol has done his [[Fate Reforged|duty in the past]], the story now returns to the present of [[Tarkir]]. But it seems that changing the past has produced some unexpected results.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/pax-australia-magic-panel-2014-11-07|PAX Australia Magic Panel|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 7, 2014}}</ref> Mighty Dragons now rule the skies and the five clans that comprise most of Tarkir's populace.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-dragons-tarkir-part-1-2015-03-11|Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 1|The Magic Creative Team|March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-dragons-tarkir-part-2-2015-03-18|Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2|The Magic Creative Team|March 18, 2015}}</ref> Known characters have an altered fate; [[Zurgo]] is just a puny [[orc]] and [[Narset]] has not died at all, but became a [[planeswalker]] instead. |
===The clans=== |
===The clans=== |
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! Clan name !! Parallel !! Colors !! Dragon Aspect !! Mechanic !! Symbol !! Dragonlord |
! Clan name !! Parallel !! Colors !! Dragon Aspect !! Mechanic !! Symbol !! Dragonlord |
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− | | [[Dromoka]] || The [[Abzan Houses]] || {{ |
+ | | [[Dromoka]] || The [[Abzan Houses]] || {{W}}{{G}} || Endurance || [[Bolster]] || Scale of the dragon || <c>Dragonlord Dromoka</c> |
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− | | [[Ojutai]] || The [[Jeskai Way]] || {{ |
+ | | [[Ojutai]] || The [[Jeskai Way]] || {{U}}{{W}} || Cunning || [[Rebound]] || Eye of the dragon || <c>Dragonlord Ojutai</c> |
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− | | [[Silumgar]] || The [[Sultai Brood]] || {{ |
+ | | [[Silumgar]] || The [[Sultai Brood]] || {{B}}{{U}} || Ruthlessness || [[Exploit]] || Fang of the dragon || <c>Dragonlord Silumgar</c> |
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− | | [[Kolaghan]] || The [[Mardu Horde]] || {{ |
+ | | [[Kolaghan]] || The [[Mardu Horde]] || {{R}}{{B}} || Speed || [[Dash]] ||Wing of the dragon || <c>Dragonlord Kolaghan</c> |
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− | | [[Atarka]] || The [[Temur Frontier]] || {{ |
+ | | [[Atarka]] || The [[Temur Frontier]] || {{G}}{{R}} || Savagery || [[Formidable]] || Claw of the dragon || <c>Dragonlord Atarka</c> |
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[[File:DTK Tarkir Dragonfury.jpg|thumb|right|Tarkir Dragonfury]] |
[[File:DTK Tarkir Dragonfury.jpg|thumb|right|Tarkir Dragonfury]] |
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[[File:DTK Spindown life counter.jpg|thumb|right|Tarkir Dragonfury spindown life counters]] |
[[File:DTK Spindown life counter.jpg|thumb|right|Tarkir Dragonfury spindown life counters]] |
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− | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' is sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (the 16th card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro packs]], an [[event deck]] and a [[fat pack]]. The boosters feature art from <c>Dragonlord Atarka</c>, <c>Dragonlord Kolaghan</c>, <c>Icefall Regent</c>, <c>Sarkhan, Unbroken</c> and <c>Narset Transcendent</c>.<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' is sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (the 16th card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro packs]], an [[event deck]] and a [[fat pack]]. The boosters feature art from <c>Dragonlord Atarka</c>, <c>Dragonlord Kolaghan</c>, <c>Icefall Regent</c>, <c>Sarkhan, Unbroken</c> and <c>Narset Transcendent</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragons-tarkir-packaging-2015-03-02|''Dragons of Tarkir'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 2, 2015}}</ref> |
====Prerelease==== |
====Prerelease==== |
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− | The ''Dragons of Tarkir'' [[prerelease]] took place on March |
+ | The ''Dragons of Tarkir'' [[prerelease]] took place on March 21–22, 2015. As a special gimmick, each participating store received a '''Tarkir Dragonfury''' playing board with character pieces that stand upright on them.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/tarkir-dragonfury-explanation-2015-02-24|Tarkir Dragonfury Explanation|[[Gavin Verhey]]|February 24, 2015}}</ref> The board is a Tarkir landscape, and the pieces can be knocked down by a throw with a special [[spindown life counter]], themed to the breath weapon of one of the five Tarkir dragonlords. Each piece has a point value on it, and the player gets points equal to the total number they knock down. If the [[dice|die]] ends up in the central circle, the score is doubled. Every player gets two rolls (resetting the board between each roll). Depending on the highest score, up to four [[alternate art]] [[promotional card]]s can be won: a land, a common, an uncommon and a rare. |
− | Players choose a [[clan]]. Each player receiveds a Seeded Prerelease pack that had everything |
+ | Players choose a [[clan]]. Each player receiveds a Seeded Prerelease pack that had everything they needed to build their [[sealed deck]]. |
====Promotional cards==== |
====Promotional cards==== |
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− | * Tarkir Dragonfury: <c>Evolving Wilds</c>, <c>Dragon Fodder</c>, <c>Dragonlord's Servant</c> and <c>Foe-Razer Regent</c><ref>{{ |
+ | * Tarkir Dragonfury: <c>Evolving Wilds</c>, <c>Dragon Fodder</c>, <c>Dragonlord's Servant</c> and <c>Foe-Razer Regent</c><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragons-tarkir-promos-2015-03-04|''Dragons of Tarkir'' Promos|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 4, 2015}}</ref> |
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Deathbringer Regent</c> |
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Deathbringer Regent</c> |
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*[[Game Day]] Participation Prize: <c>Scaleguard Sentinels</c> |
*[[Game Day]] Participation Prize: <c>Scaleguard Sentinels</c> |
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* Game Day Top 8 Prize: <c>Thunderbreak Regent</c> |
* Game Day Top 8 Prize: <c>Thunderbreak Regent</c> |
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+ | *[[Buy-a-Box]]: <c>Ojutai's Command</c> |
− | *[[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]], one of forty according to the chosen clan: |
+ | *[[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]], one of forty according to the chosen clan: |
+ | {{DTK prerelease cards}} |
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− | Dromoka |
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− | * <c>Dragonlord Dromoka</c> |
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− | * <c>Dromoka's Command</c> |
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− | * <c>Arashin Sovereign</c> |
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− | * <c>Sunscorch Regent</c> |
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− | * <c>Hidden Dragonslayer</c> |
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− | * <c>Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit</c> |
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− | * <c>Avatar of the Resolute</c> |
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− | * <c>Arashin Foremost</c> |
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− | {{col-break}} |
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− | Ojutai |
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− | * <c>Dragonlord Ojutai</c> |
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− | * <c>Ojutai's Command</c> |
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− | * <c>Pristine Skywise</c> |
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− | * <c>Icefall Regent</c> |
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− | * <c>Stratus Dancer</c> |
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− | * <c>Living Lore</c> |
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− | * <c>Blessed Reincarnation</c> |
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− | * <c>Myth Realized</c> |
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− | {{col-break}} |
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− | Silumgar |
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− | * <c>Dragonlord Silumgar</c> |
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− | * <c>Silumgar's Command</c> |
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− | * <c>Necromaster Dragon</c> |
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− | * <c>Deathbringer Regent</c> |
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− | * <c>Silumgar Assassin</c> |
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− | * <c>Sidisi, Undead Vizier</c> |
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− | * <c>Profaner of the Dead</c> |
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− | * <c>Damnable Pact</c> |
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− | {{col-break}} |
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− | Kolaghan |
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− | * <c>Dragonlord Kolaghan</c> |
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− | * <c>Kolaghan's Command</c> |
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− | * <c>Boltwing Marauder</c> |
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− | * <c>Thunderbreak Regent</c> |
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− | * <c>Ire Shaman</c> |
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− | * <c>Zurgo Bellstriker</c> |
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− | * <c>Pitiless Horde</c> |
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− | * <c>Blood-Chin Fanatic</c> |
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− | Atarka |
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− | * <c>Dragonlord Atarka</c> |
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− | * <c>Atarka's Command</c> |
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− | * <c>Harbinger of the Hunt</c> |
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− | * <c>Foe-Razer Regent</c> |
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− | * <c>Den Protector</c> |
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− | * <c>Surrak, the Hunt Caller</c> |
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− | * <c>Crater Elemental</c> |
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− | * <c>Volcanic Vision</c> |
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====Tokens, emblems and overlay cards==== |
====Tokens, emblems and overlay cards==== |
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[[File:Morph Overlay card.jpeg|right|thumb|Morph / Megamorph overlay card.]] |
[[File:Morph Overlay card.jpeg|right|thumb|Morph / Megamorph overlay card.]] |
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− | The sixteenth card in the boosters can be a [[token]], [[emblem]] or [[overlay card]], with an advertisement on the back side.<ref>{{ |
+ | The sixteenth card in the boosters can be a [[token]], [[emblem]] or [[overlay card]], with an advertisement on the back side.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/tokens-dragons-tarkir-2015-03-10|Tokens ''Dragons of Tarkir''|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 10, 2015}}</ref> The overlay card can be used on [[face-down]] Megamorph cards to remind players of their [[Power/Toughness|power and toughness]] and that it can be turned face-up for its Megamorph cost.<ref name="mechanics"/> |
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Warrior]] for <c>Secure the Wastes</c> |
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Warrior]] for <c>Secure the Wastes</c> |
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− | # {{U}} 2/2 [[Djinn]] with [[ |
+ | # {{U}} 2/2 [[Djinn]] with [[flying]] for <c>Ojutai's Summons</c> and <c>Skywise Teachings</c> |
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] for <c>Necromaster Dragon</c> and <c>Rakshasa Gravecaller</c> |
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] for <c>Necromaster Dragon</c> and <c>Rakshasa Gravecaller</c> |
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− | # {{B}} */* |
+ | # {{B}} */* Zombie [[Horror]] for <c>Corpseweft</c> |
− | # {{R}} 4/4 [[Dragon]] with |
+ | # {{R}} 4/4 [[Dragon]] with flying for <c>Descent of the Dragons</c>, <c>Dragon Whisperer</c> and <c>Sarkhan Unbroken</c> |
# {{R}} 1/1 [[Goblin]] for <c>Dragon Fodder</c> |
# {{R}} 1/1 [[Goblin]] for <c>Dragon Fodder</c> |
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+ | # {{card|Morph||TDTK}} overlay card |
− | # Emblem |
+ | # {{Emblem|Narset Transcendent|DTK}} |
==Themes and mechanics== |
==Themes and mechanics== |
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− | Obviously, Dragons mattered in this set. |
+ | Obviously, Dragons mattered in this set.<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/developing-dragons-2015-04-10|Developing Dragons|[[Sam Stoddard]]|April 10, 2015}}</ref> |
− | [[Bolster]] and [[Dash]] returned from ''[[Fate Reforged]]'', as the mechanics for the green-white Dromoka and black-red Kolaghan clans, respectively. <ref>{{ |
+ | [[Bolster]] and [[Dash]] returned from ''[[Fate Reforged]]'', as the mechanics for the green-white Dromoka and black-red Kolaghan clans, respectively.<ref name="mechanics"/><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/time-travel-aint-easy-2015-01-30|Time Travel Ain't Easy|[[Sam Stoddard]]| January 30, 2015}}</ref> |
[[Rebound]] was repeated from the ''[[Rise of the Eldrazi]]'' set, and became the mechanic of the white-blue Ojutai clan. |
[[Rebound]] was repeated from the ''[[Rise of the Eldrazi]]'' set, and became the mechanic of the white-blue Ojutai clan. |
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− | In addition three new mechanics were featured: |
+ | In addition three new mechanics were featured:<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/dragons-tarkir-release-notes-2015-03-18|''Dragons of Tarkir'' Release Notes|March 18, 2015}}</ref> |
* [[Exploit]] {{-}} When a creature with exploit enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice a creature you control. Each creature with exploit has another ability that gives you a benefit when it "exploits a creature." Exploit is the signature ability of the blue-black Silumgar clan. |
* [[Exploit]] {{-}} When a creature with exploit enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice a creature you control. Each creature with exploit has another ability that gives you a benefit when it "exploits a creature." Exploit is the signature ability of the blue-black Silumgar clan. |
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* [[Formidable]] {{-}} Creatures with this [[ability word]] care in some way about controlling creatures with total power 8 or greater. Formidable is the signature mechanic of the red-green Atarka clan. |
* [[Formidable]] {{-}} Creatures with this [[ability word]] care in some way about controlling creatures with total power 8 or greater. Formidable is the signature mechanic of the red-green Atarka clan. |
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==Cycles== |
==Cycles== |
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− | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' has eleven [[cycle]]s |
+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' has eleven [[cycle]]s: |
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− | * '''Dragonlords''': five [[mythic]] [[legendary]] allied-colored [[elder]] [[dragons]] that are the aged-up versions of their ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' counterpart. {{-}} <c>Dragonlord Ojutai</c>, <c>Dragonlord Silumgar</c>, <c>Dragonlord Kolaghan</c>, <c>Dragonlord Atarka</c>, and <c>Dragonlord Dromoka</c> |
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+ | ! Cycle name |
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− | * '''Rare Gold Dragons''': Five [[rare]] allied-colored [[dragons]] that appear as the face of the intro packs. {{-}} <c>Arashin Sovereign</c>, <c>Pristine Skywise</c>, <c>Necromaster Dragon</c>, <c>Boltwing Marauder</c>, and <c>Harbinger of the Hunt</c> |
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+ | ! {{W}}{{W}} |
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− | * '''Regents''': Five [[rare]] mono-colored [[dragons]] with double colored mana in their mana cost. {{-}} <c>Sunscorch Regent</c>, <c>Icefall Regent</c>, <c>Deathbringer Regent</c>, <c>Thunderbreak Regent</c>, <c>Foe-Razer Regent</c> |
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+ | ! {{W}}{{U}} |
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− | * '''Commands''': Five [[rare]] allied-colored [[modal]] spells in increasing [[converted mana cost]] with four options, allowing you to choose two. {{-}} <c>Ojutai's Command</c>, <c>Silumgar's Command</c>, <c>Kolaghan's Command</c>, <c>Atarka's Command</c>, <c>Dromoka's Command</c>. This cycle is similar to the mono-colored Command cycle from ''[[Lorwyn]]''. <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/maros-command-2015-04-13|Maro's Command|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 13, 2015}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/creating-commands-2015-04-17|Creating Commands|[[Sam Stoddard]]|April 17, 2015 }}</ref> |
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+ | ! {{B}}{{B}} |
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− | * '''Former Khans''': Four [[rare]] [[legendary]] creatures and one [[mythic]] [[planeswalker]] that detail the fates of the Khans from ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' in the new timeline. {{-}}<c>Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit</c>, <c>Narset Transcendent</c>, <c>Sidisi, Undead Vizier</c>, <c>Zurgo Bellstriker</c>, <c>Surrak, the Hunt Caller</c> |
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+ | ! {{R}} |
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− | * '''Rare Megamorphers''': Five [[rare]] [[creatures]] that cost {{1}}M, have Megamorph, an in-color ability when turned face up, and an additional in-color ability. {{-}} <c>Hidden Dragonslayer</c>, <c>Stratus Dancer</c>, <c>Silumgar Assassin</c>, <c>Ire Shaman</c>, and <c>Den Protector</c>. |
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+ | ! {{G}}{{G}} |
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− | * '''Uncommon Gold Dragons''': Five [[uncommon]] 4/4 ally-colored [[dragons]] that cost {{4}}MN, have flying, and an additional in-color ability. {{-}} <c>Enduring Scalelord</c>, <c>Cunning Breezedancer</c>, <c>Ruthless Deathfang</c>, <c>Swift Warkite</c>, and <c>Savage Ventmaw</c>. |
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+ | |- |
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− | * '''Uncommon Mono-Colored Dragons''': Five [[uncommon]] 3/3 mono-colored [[dragons]] that cost {{5}}M, have flying, another keyword ability and megamorph {{5}}MM, with a triggered ability to put a +1/+1 counter on all your other dragons when turned face-up, and an additional in-color ability. {{-}} <c>Shieldhide Dragon</c>, <c>Belltoll Dragon</c>, <c>Acid-spewer Dragon</c>, <c>Stormwing Dragon</c>, and <c>Herdchaser Dragon</c> |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Former Khans''' |
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− | * '''Color-hate Spells''': Five [[uncommon]] spells that possess a color-appropriate form of removal for enemy-colored creatures. {{-}} <c>Surge of Righteousness</c>, <c>Encase in Ice</c>, <c>Self-Inflicted Wound</c>, <c>Rending Volley</c>, <c>Display of Dominance</c> |
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+ | |{{card|Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit||DTK}} |
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− | * '''Dragons Matter Cards''': Five [[uncommon]] monocolored cards that have an effect and an additional effect if you control or reveal a dragon card as the spell is cast. {{-}} <c>Orator of Ojutai</c>, <c>Foul-Tongue Invocation</c>, <c>Silumgar's Scorn</c>, <c>Draconic Roar</c>, <c>Scaleguard Sentinels</c>. |
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+ | |{{card|Narset Transcendent||DTK}} |
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− | * '''Dragonlord Monuments''': Five [[uncommon]] [[artifacts]] that cost {{3}}, tap for mana of that clan, and can turn into 4/4 flying Dragons for {{4}}MN. {{-}} <c>Atarka Monument</c>, <c>Dromoka Monument</c>, <c>Kolaghan Monument</c>, <c>Ojutai Monument</c> and <c>Silumgar Monument</c> |
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+ | |{{card|Sidisi, Undead Vizier||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Zurgo Bellstriker||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Surrak, the Hunt Caller||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Four [[rare]] [[legendary]] creatures and one [[mythic]] [[planeswalker]] that detail the fates of the Khans from ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' in the new timeline. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ! Cycle name |
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+ | ! {{W}} |
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+ | ! {{U}} |
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+ | ! {{B}} |
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+ | ! {{R}} |
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+ | ! {{G}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Regents''' |
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+ | |{{card|Sunscorch Regent||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Icefall Regent||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Deathbringer Regent||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Thunderbreak Regent||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Foe-Razer Regent||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] mono-colored [[dragon]]s with double colored mana in their mana cost. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Rare Megamorphers''' |
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+ | |{{card|Hidden Dragonslayer||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Stratus Dancer||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Silumgar Assassin||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Ire Shaman||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Den Protector||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] [[creatures]] that cost {{1}}M, have Megamorph, an in-color ability when turned face up, and an additional in-color ability. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Uncommon Mono-Colored Dragons''' |
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+ | |{{card|Shieldhide Dragon||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Belltoll Dragon||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Acid-spewer Dragon||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Stormwing Dragon||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Herdchaser Dragon||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] 3/3 mono-colored [[dragon]]s that cost {{5}}M, have flying, another keyword ability and megamorph {{5}}MM, with a triggered ability to put a +1/+1 counter on all your other dragons when turned face-up, and an additional in-color ability. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Color-hate Spells''' |
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+ | |{{card|Surge of Righteousness||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Encase in Ice||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Self-Inflicted Wound||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Rending Volley||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Display of Dominance||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] spells that possess a color-appropriate form of removal for enemy-colored creatures. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Dragons Matter Cards''' |
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+ | |{{card|Orator of Ojutai||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Silumgar's Scorn||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Foul-Tongue Invocation||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Draconic Roar||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Scaleguard Sentinels||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] monocolored cards that have an effect and an additional effect if you control or reveal a dragon card as the spell is cast. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ! Cycle name |
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+ | ! {{W}}{{U}} |
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+ | ! {{U}}{{B}} |
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+ | ! {{B}}{{R}} |
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+ | ! {{R}}{{G}} |
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+ | ! {{G}}{{W}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Dragonlords''' |
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+ | |{{card|Dragonlord Ojutai||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Dragonlord Silumgar||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Dragonlord Kolaghan||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Dragonlord Atarka||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Dragonlord Dromoka||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[mythic]] [[legendary]] allied-colored [[elder]] [[dragon]]s that are the aged-up versions of their ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' counterpart. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Dragonlord Monuments''' |
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+ | |{{card|Ojutai Monument||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Silumgar Monument||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Kolaghan Monument||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Atarka Monument||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Dromoka Monument||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] [[artifacts]] that cost {{3}}, tap for mana of that clan, and can turn into 4/4 flying Dragons for {{4}}MN. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Commands''' |
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+ | |{{card|Ojutai's Command||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Silumgar's Command||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Kolaghan's Command||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Atarka's Command||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Dromoka's Command||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] allied-colored [[modal]] spells in increasing [[converted mana cost]] with four options, allowing you to choose two. This cycle is similar to the mono-colored Command cycle from ''[[Lorwyn]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/maros-command-2015-04-13|Maro's Command|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/creating-commands-2015-04-17|Creating Commands|[[Sam Stoddard]]|April 17, 2015 }}</ref> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Uncommon Gold Dragons''' |
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+ | |{{card|Cunning Breezedancer||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Ruthless Deathfang||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Swift Warkite||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Savage Ventmaw||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Enduring Scalelord||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] 4/4 ally-colored [[dragon]]s that cost {{4}}MN, have flying, and an additional in-color ability. |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan="2"|'''Rare Gold Dragons''' |
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+ | |{{card|Pristine Skywise||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Necromaster Dragon||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Boltwing Marauder||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Harbinger of the Hunt||DTK}} |
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+ | |{{card|Arashin Sovereign||DTK}} |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] allied-colored [[dragon]]s that appear as the face of the intro packs. |
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+ | |} |
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− | == |
+ | ===Pairs=== |
+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' has one [[mirrored pair]]. |
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− | * '''Removal in Megamorph''': a pair of [[rare]] creatures with Megamorph that destroys a creature depending on its power when unmorphed. {{-}} <c>Hidden Dragonslayer</c>, <c>Silumgar Assassin</c>. |
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+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ! colspan="2"|Mirrored Pairs |
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+ | !Description |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |{{card|Hidden Dragonslayer||DTK}} <br/> {{nowrap|({{W}})}} |
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+ | |{{card|Silumgar Assassin||DTK}} <br/> {{nowrap|({{B}})}} |
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+ | |[[Rare]] creatures with Megamorph that destroys a creature depending on its power when unmorphed. |
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+ | |} |
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==Reprinted cards== |
==Reprinted cards== |
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*<c>Twin Bolt</c> is a functional reprint of the Fire half of <c>Fire // Ice</c> |
*<c>Twin Bolt</c> is a functional reprint of the Fire half of <c>Fire // Ice</c> |
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+ | ==Card comparisons== |
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− | ===Strictly better=== |
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+ | {{Main|Dragons of Tarkir/Card comparisons}} |
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− | *<c>Aerie Bowmasters</c> is strictly better than <c>Cloudcrown Oak</c>. |
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− | *<c>Avatar of the Resolute</c> is strictly better than <c>Garruk's Companion</c>. |
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− | *<c>Aven Sunstriker</c> is strictly better than <c>Skyhunter Skirmisher</c>. |
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− | *<c>Fate Forgotten</c> is strictly better than <c>Altar's Light</c>. |
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− | *<c>Flatten</c> is strictly better than <c>Fatal Fumes</c>, <c>Lash of the Whip</c> and <c>Throttle</c>. |
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− | *<c>Glaring Aegis</c> is strictly better than <c>Holy Strength</c>. |
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− | *<c>Gudul Lurker</c> is strictly better than <c>Fugitive Wizard</c>, <c>Grayscaled Gharial</c>, <c>Hazy Homunculus</c>, <c>Metathran Soldier</c>, <c>Sneaky Homunculus</c> and <c>Triton Shorestalker</c>. |
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− | *<c>Hardened Berserker</c> is strictly better than <c>Goblin Roughrider</c>. |
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− | *<c>Herald of Dromoka</c> is strictly better than <c>Thraben Valiant</c>. |
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− | *<c>Kolaghan Stormsinger</c> is strictly better than <c>Raging Goblin</c> |
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− | *<c>Lightning Berserker</c> is strictly better than <c>Bellows Lizard</c> and <c>Glitterfang</c>. |
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− | *<c>Salt Road Quartermasters</c> is strictly better than <c>Centaur Courser</c> and <c>Nessian Courser</c>. |
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− | *<c>Scaleguard Sentinels</c> is strictly better than <c>Elvish Warrior</c>. |
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− | *<c>Secure the Wastes</c> is strictly better than <c>Captain's Call</c> and <c>Take Up Arms</c>. |
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− | *<c>Stampeding Elk Herd</c> is strictly better than <c>Hollowhenge Beast</c>, <c>Silverback Ape</c>, and <c>Jungle Wurm</c>. |
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− | *<c>Stratus Dancer</c> is strictly better than <c>Gossamer Phantasm</c>, <c>Vaporkin</c> and <c>Welkin Tern</c>. |
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− | *<c>Ukud Cobra</c> is strictly better than <c>Rotted Hulk</c>. |
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− | *<c>Vandalize</c> is strictly better than <c>Fissure Vent</c> and <c>Rain of Rust</c>. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Notable cards== |
+ | *<c>Collected Company</c> is a powerful instant used to make a strong [[board]] advantage in creature-based deck in Modern. |
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− | *<c>Anticipate</c> is strictly worse than <c>Impulse</c>. |
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+ | *<c>Kolaghan's Command</c> is a very versatile instant thanks to its four abilities. It's used mainly in [[Jund]] decks in Modern. |
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− | *<c>Center Soul</c> is strictly worse than <c>Emerge Unscathed</c>. |
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+ | *<c>Summit Prowler</c> represents the one creature for which the timeline change just didn't really matter — things were still basically the same. The only change in the art is some added Dragons.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/how-trivial-2018-10-22|How Trivial|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 22, 2018}}</ref> |
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− | *<c>Contradict</c> is strictly worse than <c>Dismiss</c>. |
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− | *<c>Gate Smasher</c> is strictly worse than <c>Loxodon Warhammer</c>. |
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− | *<c>Kolaghan Aspirant</c> is strictly worse than <c>Ashmouth Hound</c>. |
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− | *<c>Palace Familiar</c> is strictly worse than <c>Surveilling Sprite</c>. |
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− | *<c>Seismic Rupture</c> is strictly worse than <c>Rolling Temblor</c> and <c>Rough (Rough/Tumble)</c>. |
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− | *<c>Silkwrap</c> is strictly worse than <c>Journey to Nowhere</c>. |
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− | *<c>Stormrider Rig</c> is strictly worse than <c>Sai of the Shinobi</c>. |
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− | *<c>Tail Slash</c> is strictly worse than <c>Fall of the Hammer</c>. |
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− | *<c>Tread Upon</c> is strictly worse than <c>Sylvan Might</c> and <c>Predator's Strike</c>. |
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− | *<c>Twin Bolt</c> is strictly worse than <c>Fire (Fire/Ice)</c>. |
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− | *<c>Vial of Dragonfire</c> is strictly worse than <c>Aeolipile</c>. |
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== Preconstructed decks == |
== Preconstructed decks == |
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{{Main|Dragons of Tarkir/Intro packs}} |
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− | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' has five bicolored [[intro pack]]s:<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' has five bicolored [[intro pack]]s:<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragons-tarkir-intro-packs-2015-03-03|''Dragons of Tarkir'' Intro Packs|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 3, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/dragons-tarkir-intro-pack-decklists-2015-03-19|''Dragons of Tarkir'' Intro Pack Decklists|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|date}}</ref> |
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+ | ''Dragons of Tarkir'' has one [[event deck]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/dragons-tarkir-event-deck-2015-03-18|''Dragons of Tarkir'' Event Deck|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 18, 2015}}</ref> |
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* [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/dragons-of-tarkir ''Dragons of Tarkir'' official productpage] |
* [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/dragons-of-tarkir ''Dragons of Tarkir'' official productpage] |
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Revision as of 02:03, 23 February 2021
Dragons of Tarkir | |||||
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Set Information | |||||
Set symbol | |||||
Symbol description | A dragon's head that's similar to the Khans of Tarkir symbol | ||||
Design |
Mark L. Gottlieb (lead) Dan Emmons Graeme Hopkins Colin Kawakami Mark Rosewater Sam Stoddard | ||||
Development |
Tom LaPille and David Humpherys (leads) Tim Aten Colin Kawakami Erik Lauer Ken Nagle Sam Stoddard Gerry Thompson contributions from Matt Tabak | ||||
Art direction | Jeremy Jarvis | ||||
Release date | March 27, 2015 | ||||
Plane | Tarkir | ||||
Themes and mechanics | Dragons, Two-Color Dragon Broods | ||||
Keywords/ability words | Bolster, Rebound, Exploit, Dash, Formidable, Megamorph | ||||
Set size |
264 cards 101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 15 Basic Lands | ||||
Expansion code | DTK[1] | ||||
Development codename | Louie | ||||
Khans of Tarkir block | |||||
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Magic: The Gathering Chronology | |||||
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Dragons of Tarkir is the 67th Magic expansion, and the third and last in the Khans of Tarkir block. It was released March 27, 2015.[2] Dragons of Tarkir is a large expansion.
Set details
“ | Your Dragon, Their Doom | ” |
Dragons of Tarkir is designed to be drafted with Fate Reforged but not with Khans of Tarkir.[3] Also, Dragons of Tarkir did not rotate out of Standard with Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged, but instead rotated out with Magic Origins due to Standard's regulation changes. To differentiate the drafting experience from Khans of Tarkir / Fate Reforged, Dragons of Tarkir was designed around 5 sets of allied color pairs.[4] Khans of Tarkir was a slow, three-color wedge format where enemy colors are the typical starting point, whereas Dragons draft leans slightly to allied colors, but players can find some enemy color payoffs in Fate Reforged.
Dragons of Tarkir contains 264 cards (15 basic lands - 5 less than Khans of Tarkir[5] - , 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted premium versions [6] of all cards. Like the one from Scourge before, the expansion symbol of Dragons of Tarkir represents a dragon's head. This set is supposed to be the ultimate "dragon set".[7] There are more than twice as many dragons in it than in any other set and they appear in all colors. It also contains many cards that reference Dragons and care about Dragons.[8][9][10]
Each of the five clans known from the previous sets is now integrated with one of the Dragon broods. Only the icons of the broods, first seen in Fate Reforged, appear as watermarks in the text boxes of the cards. The clan symbols have disappeared.[11] The icons have no effect on gameplay.[12] There are several "crossover cards" that present alternate versions of characters and situations from the previous timeline.
Magic Story
Title | Author | Release Date | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
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A Tarkir of Dragons | Kimberly J. Kreines | 2015-02-25 | Tarkir | Sarkhan, Taigam, Zurgo, Vial Smasher |
The Great Teacher's Student | Kimberly J. Kreines | 2015-03-04 | Tarkir | Narset, Taigam, Ojutai |
Sorin's Restoration | Doug Beyer | 2015-03-27 | Tarkir | Sorin Markov, Ugin |
The Guardian | Ari Levitch | 2015-04-02 | Tarkir | Anafenza |
The Poisoned Heart | Sam Stoddard | 2015-04-08 | Tarkir | Sidisi, Silumgar |
The Call | Nik Davidson | 2015-04-15 | Tarkir | Surrak, Atarka |
Unbroken and Unbowed | Kelly Digges | 2015-04-22 | Tarkir | Sarkhan, Ugin, Narset |
Storyline
After Sarkhan Vol has done his duty in the past, the story now returns to the present of Tarkir. But it seems that changing the past has produced some unexpected results.[13] Mighty Dragons now rule the skies and the five clans that comprise most of Tarkir's populace.[14][15] Known characters have an altered fate; Zurgo is just a puny orc and Narset has not died at all, but became a planeswalker instead.
The clans
Clan name | Parallel | Colors | Dragon Aspect | Mechanic | Symbol | Dragonlord |
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Dromoka | The Abzan Houses | Endurance | Bolster | Scale of the dragon | Dragonlord Dromoka | |
Ojutai | The Jeskai Way | Cunning | Rebound | Eye of the dragon | Dragonlord Ojutai | |
Silumgar | The Sultai Brood | Ruthlessness | Exploit | Fang of the dragon | Dragonlord Silumgar | |
Kolaghan | The Mardu Horde | Speed | Dash | Wing of the dragon | Dragonlord Kolaghan | |
Atarka | The Temur Frontier | Savagery | Formidable | Claw of the dragon | Dragonlord Atarka |
Marketing
Dragons of Tarkir is sold in 16-card boosters (the 16th card being a marketing card), five intro packs, an event deck and a fat pack. The boosters feature art from Dragonlord Atarka, Dragonlord Kolaghan, Icefall Regent, Sarkhan, Unbroken and Narset Transcendent.[16]
Prerelease
The Dragons of Tarkir prerelease took place on March 21–22, 2015. As a special gimmick, each participating store received a Tarkir Dragonfury playing board with character pieces that stand upright on them.[17] The board is a Tarkir landscape, and the pieces can be knocked down by a throw with a special spindown life counter, themed to the breath weapon of one of the five Tarkir dragonlords. Each piece has a point value on it, and the player gets points equal to the total number they knock down. If the die ends up in the central circle, the score is doubled. Every player gets two rolls (resetting the board between each roll). Depending on the highest score, up to four alternate art promotional cards can be won: a land, a common, an uncommon and a rare.
Players choose a clan. Each player receiveds a Seeded Prerelease pack that had everything they needed to build their sealed deck.
Promotional cards
- Tarkir Dragonfury: Evolving Wilds, Dragon Fodder, Dragonlord's Servant and Foe-Razer Regent[18]
- Launch promo: Deathbringer Regent
- Game Day Participation Prize: Scaleguard Sentinels
- Game Day Top 8 Prize: Thunderbreak Regent
- Buy-a-Box: Ojutai's Command
- Prerelease, one of forty according to the chosen clan:
Tokens, emblems and overlay cards
The sixteenth card in the boosters can be a token, emblem or overlay card, with an advertisement on the back side.[19] The overlay card can be used on face-down Megamorph cards to remind players of their power and toughness and that it can be turned face-up for its Megamorph cost.[12]
- 1/1 Warrior for Secure the Wastes
- 2/2 Djinn with flying for Ojutai's Summons and Skywise Teachings
- 2/2 Zombie for Necromaster Dragon and Rakshasa Gravecaller
- */* Zombie Horror for Corpseweft
- 4/4 Dragon with flying for Descent of the Dragons, Dragon Whisperer and Sarkhan Unbroken
- 1/1 Goblin for Dragon Fodder
- Morph overlay card
- Emblem for Narset Transcendent
Themes and mechanics
Obviously, Dragons mattered in this set.[20]
Bolster and Dash returned from Fate Reforged, as the mechanics for the green-white Dromoka and black-red Kolaghan clans, respectively.[12][21]
Rebound was repeated from the Rise of the Eldrazi set, and became the mechanic of the white-blue Ojutai clan.
In addition three new mechanics were featured:[22]
- Exploit — When a creature with exploit enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice a creature you control. Each creature with exploit has another ability that gives you a benefit when it "exploits a creature." Exploit is the signature ability of the blue-black Silumgar clan.
- Formidable — Creatures with this ability word care in some way about controlling creatures with total power 8 or greater. Formidable is the signature mechanic of the red-green Atarka clan.
- Megamorph — This is basically morph with an extra bonus. Turning creatures them face-up by paying their megamorph cost puts a +1/+1 counter on the creature.
Card types
The set sees the return of the elder type, which is used for the Dragonlords.
Cycles
Dragons of Tarkir has eleven cycles:
Cycle name | |||||
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Former Khans | Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit | Narset Transcendent | Sidisi, Undead Vizier | Zurgo Bellstriker | Surrak, the Hunt Caller |
Four rare legendary creatures and one mythic planeswalker that detail the fates of the Khans from Khans of Tarkir in the new timeline. | |||||
Cycle name | |||||
Regents | Sunscorch Regent | Icefall Regent | Deathbringer Regent | Thunderbreak Regent | Foe-Razer Regent |
Five rare mono-colored dragons with double colored mana in their mana cost. | |||||
Rare Megamorphers | Hidden Dragonslayer | Stratus Dancer | Silumgar Assassin | Ire Shaman | Den Protector |
Five rare creatures that cost M, have Megamorph, an in-color ability when turned face up, and an additional in-color ability. | |||||
Uncommon Mono-Colored Dragons | Shieldhide Dragon | Belltoll Dragon | Acid-spewer Dragon | Stormwing Dragon | Herdchaser Dragon |
Five uncommon 3/3 mono-colored dragons that cost M, have flying, another keyword ability and megamorph MM, with a triggered ability to put a +1/+1 counter on all your other dragons when turned face-up, and an additional in-color ability. | |||||
Color-hate Spells | Surge of Righteousness | Encase in Ice | Self-Inflicted Wound | Rending Volley | Display of Dominance |
Five uncommon spells that possess a color-appropriate form of removal for enemy-colored creatures. | |||||
Dragons Matter Cards | Orator of Ojutai | Silumgar's Scorn | Foul-Tongue Invocation | Draconic Roar | Scaleguard Sentinels |
Five uncommon monocolored cards that have an effect and an additional effect if you control or reveal a dragon card as the spell is cast. | |||||
Cycle name | |||||
Dragonlords | Dragonlord Ojutai | Dragonlord Silumgar | Dragonlord Kolaghan | Dragonlord Atarka | Dragonlord Dromoka |
Five mythic legendary allied-colored elder dragons that are the aged-up versions of their Fate Reforged counterpart. | |||||
Dragonlord Monuments | Ojutai Monument | Silumgar Monument | Kolaghan Monument | Atarka Monument | Dromoka Monument |
Five uncommon artifacts that cost , tap for mana of that clan, and can turn into 4/4 flying Dragons for MN. | |||||
Commands | Ojutai's Command | Silumgar's Command | Kolaghan's Command | Atarka's Command | Dromoka's Command |
Five rare allied-colored modal spells in increasing converted mana cost with four options, allowing you to choose two. This cycle is similar to the mono-colored Command cycle from Lorwyn.[23][24] | |||||
Uncommon Gold Dragons | Cunning Breezedancer | Ruthless Deathfang | Swift Warkite | Savage Ventmaw | Enduring Scalelord |
Five uncommon 4/4 ally-colored dragons that cost MN, have flying, and an additional in-color ability. | |||||
Rare Gold Dragons | Pristine Skywise | Necromaster Dragon | Boltwing Marauder | Harbinger of the Hunt | Arashin Sovereign |
Five rare allied-colored dragons that appear as the face of the intro packs. |
Pairs
Dragons of Tarkir has one mirrored pair.
Mirrored Pairs | Description | |
---|---|---|
Hidden Dragonslayer () |
Silumgar Assassin () |
Rare creatures with Megamorph that destroys a creature depending on its power when unmorphed. |
Reprinted cards
The following cards have been reprinted from previous sets:
- Battle Mastery, first printed in Lorwyn and last seen in Magic 2015.
- Death Wind, first printed in Avacyn Restored.
- Dragon Fodder, first printed in Shards of Alara and last seen in Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons.
- Duress, first printed in Urza's Saga and last seen in Magic 2014.
- Evolving Wilds, first printed in Rise of the Eldrazi and last seen in Commander 2014.
- Explosive Vegetation, first printed in Onslaught and last seen in Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora.
- Gravepurge, first printed in Dark Ascension.
- Kindled Fury, first printed in Morningtide and last seen in Magic 2015.
- Mind Rot, first printed in Portal and last seen in Magic 2015.
- Naturalize, first printed in Onslaught and last seen in Khans of Tarkir.
- Negate, first printed in Morningtide and last seen in Magic 2015.
- Pacifism, first printed in Mirage and last seen in Magic 2014.
- Spidersilk Net, first printed in Zendikar.
- Summit Prowler, first printed in Khans of Tarkir.
- Tormenting Voice, first printed in Khans of Tarkir.
- Ultimate Price, first printed in Return to Ravnica.
Naturalize, Summit Prowler, Tormenting Voice are first non-basic land cards that are reprinted within the same block in Magic history.
Functional reprints
- Ancient Carp is a functional reprint of Armored Cancrix save for creature types.
- Dromoka Warrior is a functional reprint of Blade of the Sixth Pride and Oreskos Swiftclaw save for creature types.
- Magmatic Chasm is a functional reprint of Seismic Stomp.
- Shambling Goblin is a near-functional reprint of Festering Goblin.
- Territorial Roc is a functional reprint of Concordia Pegasus save for creature types.
- Twin Bolt is a functional reprint of the Fire half of Fire // Ice
Card comparisons
Notable cards
- Collected Company is a powerful instant used to make a strong board advantage in creature-based deck in Modern.
- Kolaghan's Command is a very versatile instant thanks to its four abilities. It's used mainly in Jund decks in Modern.
- Summit Prowler represents the one creature for which the timeline change just didn't really matter — things were still basically the same. The only change in the art is some added Dragons.[25]
Preconstructed decks
Intro packs
Dragons of Tarkir has five bicolored intro packs:[26][27]
Intro pack name | Colors Included | Foil rare | ||||
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Massed Ranks | W | G | Arashin Sovereign | |||
Enlightened Mastery | W | U | Pristine Skywise | |||
Cruel Plots | U | B | Necromaster Dragon | |||
Relentless Rush | B | R | Boltwing Marauder | |||
Furious Forces | R | G | Harbinger of the Hunt |
Event deck
Dragons of Tarkir has one event deck.[28]
Event deck name |
Colors Included | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Landslide Charge | U | R | G |
References
- ↑ Information below the text box
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 3, 2014). "Announcing Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 26, 2014). "What do you mean by "small set is drafted with both large sets"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 2, 2015). "Imagine Dragons, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 12, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir, Basically". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Trick Jarrett (April 8, 2015). "Looking Closer at Dragons of Tarkir Premium Foil Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 9, 2015). "Imagine Dragons, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Gottlieb (March 2, 2015). "It's About Time". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Dave Humpherys (March 9, 2015). "Developing Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 17, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir by the Numbers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 5, 2015). "Dragon Clan Symbols vs. Khans Clan Symbols". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c Matt Tabak (March 2, 2015). "Mechanics of Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 7, 2014). "PAX Australia Magic Panel". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (March 11, 2015). "Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ The Magic Creative Team (March 18, 2015). "Planeswalker's Guide to Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 2, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (February 24, 2015). "Tarkir Dragonfury Explanation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 4, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir Promos". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 10, 2015). "Tokens Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sam Stoddard (April 10, 2015). "Developing Dragons". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sam Stoddard (January 30, 2015). "Time Travel Ain't Easy". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ March 18, 2015. "Dragons of Tarkir Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 13, 2015). "Maro's Command". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sam Stoddard (April 17, 2015). "Creating Commands". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 22, 2018). "How Trivial". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 3, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir Intro Packs". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (date). "Dragons of Tarkir Intro Pack Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 18, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir Event Deck". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.