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|design =[[Ethan Fleischer]] (lead)<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/629536623483322369/mark-who-were-the-lead-designers-of-kaldheim|title=Who were the lead designers of Kaldheim, Strixhaven and Forgotten Realms|September 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/kaldheim|title=Kaldheim Credits|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|publisher=[[Magicthegathering.com]]}}</ref><br>[[Mark Globus]]<br>[[Jenna Helland]]<br>[[Noah Millrod]]<br>[[Dave Humpherys]]<br>[[Ari Nieh]]<br>[[Mark Rosewater]]<br>[[Yoni Skolnik]] |
|design =[[Ethan Fleischer]] (lead)<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/629536623483322369/mark-who-were-the-lead-designers-of-kaldheim|title=Who were the lead designers of Kaldheim, Strixhaven and Forgotten Realms|September 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/kaldheim|title=Kaldheim Credits|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|publisher=[[Magicthegathering.com]]}}</ref><br>[[Mark Globus]]<br>[[Jenna Helland]]<br>[[Noah Millrod]]<br>[[Dave Humpherys]]<br>[[Ari Nieh]]<br>[[Mark Rosewater]]<br>[[Yoni Skolnik]] |
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− | |development = Dave Humphries (lead)<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/kaldheim-limited-preview-2021-01-14|''Kaldheim'' Limited Preview|[[Melissa DeTora]]|January 14, 2021}}</ref> <br>[[Corey Bowen]]<br>[[Melissa DeTora]]<br>[[Mark Gottlieb]]<br>[[Bryan Hawley]]<br>[[Michael Majors]]<br>[[Donald Smith]]<br>Jenna Helland<br>Yoni Skolnik |
+ | |development = Dave Humphries (lead)<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/kaldheim-limited-preview-2021-01-14|''Kaldheim'' Limited Preview|[[Melissa DeTora]]|January 14, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/leading-kaldheim-set-design-2021-01-19|Leading ''Kaldheim'' Set Design|[[Dave Humpherys]]|January 19, 2021}}</ref><br>[[Corey Bowen]]<br>[[Melissa DeTora]]<br>[[Mark Gottlieb]]<br>[[Bryan Hawley]]<br>[[Michael Majors]]<br>[[Donald Smith]]<br>Jenna Helland<br>Yoni Skolnik |
|art = [[Cynthia Sheppard]] |
|art = [[Cynthia Sheppard]] |
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|release = February 5, 2021 |
|release = February 5, 2021 |
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{{For|the plane|Kaldheim (plane)}} |
{{For|the plane|Kaldheim (plane)}} |
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− | '''''Kaldheim''''' is the 86th ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It is set on the plane of [[Kaldheim (plane)|the same name]]. It |
+ | '''''Kaldheim''''' is the 86th ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It is set on the plane of [[Kaldheim (plane)|the same name]]. It was released on February 5, 2021.<ref name="Dates">{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/kaldheim-all-dates-scheduling-info-you-need|title=Kaldheim: All the Dates & Scheduling Info You Need|author=[[WPN]]|date=October 29, 2020|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/welcome-face-melting-world-kaldheim-2020-12-14|Welcome to the Face-Melting World of Kaldheim|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 14, 2020}}</ref> |
==Set details== |
==Set details== |
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The [[planeswalker]] [[Kaya]] visits a world of prophecy and legend, mortals and [[monster]]s.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/jsgw64/bored_so_enhancing_bad_photos_of_rubbish_seems/|title=Bored so enhancing bad photos of rubbish seems fine.. oh and, Bearded Axe|author=Procoretech|date=November 12, 2020|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> A world of many realms, epic [[saga]]s, bound by one truth. [[Viking]] or [[Valkyrie]], [[Elf]] or [[Dwarf]], all belong to the [[World Tree]], all are supplicant to the [[god]]s. Gods who travel between [[Ten Realms|the realms]] to do their bidding for peace, for bloodshed, or for their own amusement. But what if there was a way to harness this power? [[Sword of the Realms|A weapon with the ability to protect all]]. A weapon of pure strength. Forged for a god. Or... in more [[Tibalt|creative hands]], a weapon of unimaginable chaos. |
The [[planeswalker]] [[Kaya]] visits a world of prophecy and legend, mortals and [[monster]]s.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/jsgw64/bored_so_enhancing_bad_photos_of_rubbish_seems/|title=Bored so enhancing bad photos of rubbish seems fine.. oh and, Bearded Axe|author=Procoretech|date=November 12, 2020|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> A world of many realms, epic [[saga]]s, bound by one truth. [[Viking]] or [[Valkyrie]], [[Elf]] or [[Dwarf]], all belong to the [[World Tree]], all are supplicant to the [[god]]s. Gods who travel between [[Ten Realms|the realms]] to do their bidding for peace, for bloodshed, or for their own amusement. But what if there was a way to harness this power? [[Sword of the Realms|A weapon with the ability to protect all]]. A weapon of pure strength. Forged for a god. Or... in more [[Tibalt|creative hands]], a weapon of unimaginable chaos. |
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− | The [[World Tree]] is the origin of all life on Kaldheim, and you can see the branches in the sky in all ten realms. However, they look different in each realm. The [[Ten Realms]] are constantly shifting and moving around the World Tree and can even collide. Such an epic event is called a "[[doomskar]]" and causes earthquakes, destabilization, and total chaos.<ref name="Norsing 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/norsing-around-part-1-2021-01-11|Norsing Around, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 11, 2021}}</ref> |
+ | The [[World Tree]] is the origin of all life on [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]], and you can see the branches in the sky in all ten realms. However, they look different in each realm. The [[Ten Realms]] are constantly shifting and moving around the World Tree and can even collide. Such an epic event is called a "[[doomskar]]" and causes earthquakes, destabilization, and total chaos.<ref name="Norsing 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/norsing-around-part-1-2021-01-11|Norsing Around, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 11, 2021}}</ref> |
The cards that represent the [[Story Spotlight]]s in ''Kaldheim'' are: |
The cards that represent the [[Story Spotlight]]s in ''Kaldheim'' are: |
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+ | {{columns-list|colwidth=15em| |
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* <c>Battle for Bretagard</c> |
* <c>Battle for Bretagard</c> |
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* <c>Dogged Pursuit</c> |
* <c>Dogged Pursuit</c> |
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* <c>Struggle for Skemfar</c> |
* <c>Struggle for Skemfar</c> |
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* <c>The Trickster-God's Heist</c> |
* <c>The Trickster-God's Heist</c> |
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+ | * {{card|The World Tree||KHM}} |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ====Magic Story==== |
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+ | {{main|Magic Story}} |
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+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" |
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+ | ! Title !! Author !! Release Date !! Setting !! Featuring |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|/magic-story/episode-1-travelers-2021-01-07|Episode 1: Travelers}} || [[Roy Graham]] with contributions by [[Jenna Helland]] || 2021-01-07 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya]], [[Inga]], [[Alrund]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|/magic-story/know-which-way-wind-blowing-2021-01-08|Know Which Way the Wind is Blowing}} || [[Setsu Uzumé]]|| 2021-01-08 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Niko Aris]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|/magic-story/episode-2-awaken-trolls-2021-01-13|Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls}} || [[Roy Graham]], [[Jenna Helland]]|| 2021-01-13 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/aim-through-target-2021-01-15|Aim Through the Target}} || [[Setsu Uzumé]]|| 2021-01-15 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Niko Aris]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-3-saga-tibalt-2021-01-20|Episode 3: The Saga of Tibalt}}|| [[Roy Graham]] || 2021-01-20 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Tibalt]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/brokenbrow-2021-01-22|Brokenbrow}}|| [[Roy Graham]] || 2021-01-22 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Arni]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-demons-realm-2021-01-27|Episode 4: Into the Demons' Realm}} || [[Roy Graham]] || 2021-01-27 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/direction-purpose-honor-glory-2021-01-29|Direction. Purpose. Honor. Glory.}} || [[Miguel Lopez]] || 2021-01-29 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Ranar]], [[Egon]], [[Firja]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-battle-kaldheim-2021-02-03|Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim}} || [[Roy Graham]] with contributions by [[Jenna Helland]] || 2021-02-03 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || Kaya, [[Inga Rune-Eyes|Inga]], [[Vorinclex]], [[Niko Aris]], [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]] |
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+ | | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/saga-lathril-2021-02-05|The Saga of Lathril}} || [[Elsa Sjunneson]] || 2021-02-05 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Lathril]], Lukya, Kit, [[Sarulf]] |
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+ | |} |
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===Marketing=== |
===Marketing=== |
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[[File:KHM Set Boosters.jpg|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Set Booster]]s packaging]] |
[[File:KHM Set Boosters.jpg|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Set Booster]]s packaging]] |
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[[File:KHM Bundle Dice.png|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Bundle]] [[Spindown life counter]]]] |
[[File:KHM Bundle Dice.png|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Bundle]] [[Spindown life counter]]]] |
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− | ''Kaldheim'' is sold in regular 16-card [[Draft Booster]]s (one card being a [[marketing card]]), [[Theme Booster]]s, [[Collector Booster]]s, [[Set Booster]]s, the ''Kaldheim'' [[Bundle]], and two [[Commander (format)|Commander]] decks.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/first-kaldheim-previews-buy-box-packaging-product-mix-more|title=First Kaldheim Previews: Buy-a-Box, Packaging, Product Mix & More|author=[[WPN]]|date=December 17, 2020|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/kaldheim-product-overview-2021-01-07|''Kaldheim'' Product Overview|Ari Zirulnik|January 7, 2021}}</ref> For ''Kaldheim'', the production of [[Welcome Booster]]s was put on hold for North America and Europe.<ref name="Dates"/> The Draft Boosters feature artwork from [[Niko]], [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]] and [[Tyvar]]. The Theme Boosters feature art from <c>Fynn, The Fangbearer</c> ([[Viking]]s), <c>Starnheim Aspirant</c> {{nowrap|({{W}})}}, <c>Littjara Kinseekers</c> {{nowrap|({{U}})}}, <c>Thornmantle Striker</c> {{nowrap|({{B}})}}, <c>Surtland Flinger</c> {{nowrap|({{R}})}}, and <c>Canopy Tactician</c> {{nowrap|({{G}})}}. The Collector Boosters feature art of {{card|Toralf's Hammer||KHM|#=313}}. The Set Boosters feature art |
+ | ''Kaldheim'' is sold in regular 16-card [[Draft Booster]]s (one card being a [[marketing card]]), [[Theme Booster]]s, [[Collector Booster]]s, [[Set Booster]]s, the ''Kaldheim'' [[Bundle]], and two [[Commander (format)|Commander]] decks.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/first-kaldheim-previews-buy-box-packaging-product-mix-more|title=First Kaldheim Previews: Buy-a-Box, Packaging, Product Mix & More|author=[[WPN]]|date=December 17, 2020|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/kaldheim-product-overview-2021-01-07|''Kaldheim'' Product Overview|Ari Zirulnik|January 7, 2021}}</ref> For ''Kaldheim'', the production of [[Welcome Booster]]s was put on hold for North America and Europe.<ref name="Dates"/> The Draft Boosters feature artwork from [[Niko]], [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]] and [[Tyvar]]. The Theme Boosters feature art from <c>Fynn, The Fangbearer</c> ([[Viking]]s), <c>Starnheim Aspirant</c> {{nowrap|({{W}})}}, <c>Littjara Kinseekers</c> {{nowrap|({{U}})}}, <c>Thornmantle Striker</c> {{nowrap|({{B}})}}, <c>Surtland Flinger</c> {{nowrap|({{R}})}}, and <c>Canopy Tactician</c> {{nowrap|({{G}})}}. The Collector Boosters feature art of {{card|Toralf's Hammer||KHM|#=313}}. The Set Boosters feature unique art. |
The marketing had a "[[Wikipedia:Viking metal|Viking metal]]" theme, with cards spoiled by [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|Heavy metal bands]], and the [[Collector Booster]] sporting a metal inspired logo. |
The marketing had a "[[Wikipedia:Viking metal|Viking metal]]" theme, with cards spoiled by [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|Heavy metal bands]], and the [[Collector Booster]] sporting a metal inspired logo. |
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====Events==== |
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* [[Magic Online]] and [[MTG Arena]] release: January 28, 2021 |
* [[Magic Online]] and [[MTG Arena]] release: January 28, 2021 |
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− | * [[Tabletop]] [[Prerelease]]: January 29–February 4<ref |
+ | * [[Tabletop]] [[Prerelease]]: January 29–February 4<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/kaldheim-prerelease-primer-2021-01-26|''Kaldheim'' Prerelease Trailer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|January 26, 2021}}</ref> |
* [[Launch party]]: February 6–February 7 |
* [[Launch party]]: February 6–February 7 |
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* [[Friday Night Magic]]: February 5–April 9 |
* [[Friday Night Magic]]: February 5–April 9 |
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*[[Buy-a-Box]]: [[foil]] [[alternate art]] {{card|Realmwalker||KHM|#=399}} |
*[[Buy-a-Box]]: [[foil]] [[alternate art]] {{card|Realmwalker||KHM|#=399}} |
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*[[Bundle promo]]: foil alternate art {{card|Reflections of Littjara||KHM|#=400}} |
*[[Bundle promo]]: foil alternate art {{card|Reflections of Littjara||KHM|#=400}} |
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− | * [[Bring-a-Friend]]: {{card|Reliquary Tower|| |
+ | * [[Bring-a-Friend]]: {{card|Reliquary Tower||PLG20}} <ref name="Dates"/> |
====Tokens, emblems and markers==== |
====Tokens, emblems and markers==== |
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− | The sixteenth card in the boosters is a [[token]] creature card, an [[emblem]] or a [[marker]], with advertisements on the back side. There are a total of 23 tokens and emblems:<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/tokens-kaldheim-2021-01-20|The Tokens of ''Kaldheim''|[[Kendall Pepple]]|January 20, 2021}}</ref> |
+ | The sixteenth card in the boosters is a [[token]] creature card, an [[emblem]] or a [[marker]], with advertisements on the back side. It can also be a [[substitute card|helper card]] with a standard card back. There are a total of 23 tokens and emblems:<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/tokens-kaldheim-2021-01-20|The Tokens of ''Kaldheim''|[[Kendall Pepple]]|January 20, 2021}}</ref> |
#{{C}} [[Shard (subtype)|Shard]], for <c>Niko Aris</c>. |
#{{C}} [[Shard (subtype)|Shard]], for <c>Niko Aris</c>. |
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#{{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] [[Warrior]] creature with flying and vigilance, for <c>Great Hall of Starnheim</c>, <c>Firja's Retribution</c>, <c>Starnheim Unleashed</c>, and <c>Valkyrie's Sword</c>. |
#{{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] [[Warrior]] creature with flying and vigilance, for <c>Great Hall of Starnheim</c>, <c>Firja's Retribution</c>, <c>Starnheim Unleashed</c>, and <c>Valkyrie's Sword</c>. |
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#{{G}} 1/1 [[Elf]] Warrior creature, for <c>Battle for Bretagard</c>, <c>Elderleaf Mentor</c>, <c>Elven Ambush</c>, <c>Elven Bow</c>, <c>Elvish Warmaster</c>, <c>Return Upon the Tide</c>, <c>Skemfar Elderhall</c>, and <c>Tyvar Kell</c>. |
#{{G}} 1/1 [[Elf]] Warrior creature, for <c>Battle for Bretagard</c>, <c>Elderleaf Mentor</c>, <c>Elven Ambush</c>, <c>Elven Bow</c>, <c>Elvish Warmaster</c>, <c>Return Upon the Tide</c>, <c>Skemfar Elderhall</c>, and <c>Tyvar Kell</c>. |
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#{{G}} 4/4 [[Troll]] Warrior creature with [[trample]], for <c>Gnottvold Slumbermound</c>, <c>Old-Growth Troll</c>, and <c>Waking the Trolls</c>. |
#{{G}} 4/4 [[Troll]] Warrior creature with [[trample]], for <c>Gnottvold Slumbermound</c>, <c>Old-Growth Troll</c>, and <c>Waking the Trolls</c>. |
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− | #{{C}} {{card|Icy Manalith}}, a [[snow]] [[artifact]] with "{{T}}: Add one mana of any color |
+ | #{{C}} {{card|Icy Manalith}}, a [[snow]] [[artifact]] with "{{T}}: Add one mana of any color.", for <c>Svella, Ice Shaper</c>. |
− | #{{C}} {{card|Replicated Ring}}, a [[snow]] [[artifact]] with "{{T}}: Add one mana of any color |
+ | #{{C}} {{card|Replicated Ring}}, a [[snow]] [[artifact]] with "{{T}}: Add one mana of any color.", for <c>Replicating Ring</c>. |
− | #{{C}} [[Treasure]], for <c>Forging the Tyrite Sword</c>, <c>Goldspan Dragon</c>, <c>Magda, Brazen Outlaw</c>, <c> |
+ | #{{C}} [[Treasure]], for <c>Forging the Tyrite Sword</c>, <c>Goldspan Dragon</c>, <c>Magda, Brazen Outlaw</c>, <c>Seize the Spoils</c>, <c>Smashing Success</c>, and <c>Vault Robber</c>. |
#{{Emblem|Kaya the Inexorable}}. |
#{{Emblem|Kaya the Inexorable}}. |
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#{{Emblem|Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor}}. |
#{{Emblem|Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor}}. |
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*{{W}}{{U}}: [[Spirit]]s, [[foretell]] control |
*{{W}}{{U}}: [[Spirit]]s, [[foretell]] control |
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*{{U}}{{B}}: [[Zombie]]s, [[snow]] midrange |
*{{U}}{{B}}: [[Zombie]]s, [[snow]] midrange |
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− | *{{B}}{{R}}: [[Berserker|Berserkers]], [[boast]] aggro |
+ | *{{B}}{{R}}: [[Demon]]s and [[Berserker|Berserkers]], [[boast]] aggro |
*{{R}}{{G}}: [[Troll]]s, [[ramp]] |
*{{R}}{{G}}: [[Troll]]s, [[ramp]] |
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*{{G}}{{W}}: [[Human]]s, [[token]]s |
*{{G}}{{W}}: [[Human]]s, [[token]]s |
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*{{B}}{{G}}: [[Elves]], self-[[mill]] and Elf tribal |
*{{B}}{{G}}: [[Elves]], self-[[mill]] and Elf tribal |
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*{{R}}{{W}}: [[Dwarves]], [[Vehicles]] and [[Equipment]] |
*{{R}}{{W}}: [[Dwarves]], [[Vehicles]] and [[Equipment]] |
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− | *{{G}}{{U}}: [[Shapeshifter]]s, [[changeling]]/"choose a creature type" tribal |
+ | *{{G}}{{U}}: [[Shapeshifter]]s, [[changeling]] / "choose a creature type" tribal |
− | In lieu of the abandoned [[block]] model, [[R&D]] has found a new way to tie together the three non-core premier sets in a single ''Magic'' "year" (aka the fall, winter, and spring sets—using northern hemisphere seasons): they share a common mechanic. For ''[[Zendikar Rising]]'', ''Kaldheim'' and ''[[Strixhaven: School of Mages]]'' that is '''[[modal double-faced card]]s'''.<ref name="Challenge 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/zendikar-rising-challenge-part-2-2020-09-07|''Zendikar Rising'' to the Challenge, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://mashable.com/article/magic-the-gathering-zendikar-rising-reveal-shatterskull|title=New 'Magic: The Gathering' ''Zendikar Rising'' card makes rocks fall, everyone dies|author=Amanda Yeo|date=September 4, 2020|publisher=Mashable.com}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/628355870144741376/so-theres-an-article-around-on-mashable-that|title= Just want to confirm that this is accurate information?|September 4, 2020}}</ref> Modal double-faced cards have two faces, one on each side. When you play a modal double-faced card, you choose the face you're playing. |
+ | In lieu of the abandoned [[block]] model, [[R&D]] has found a new way to tie together the three non-core premier sets in a single ''Magic'' "year" (aka the fall, winter, and spring sets—using northern hemisphere seasons): they share a common mechanic. For ''[[Zendikar Rising]]'', ''Kaldheim'' and ''[[Strixhaven: School of Mages]]'' that is '''[[modal double-faced card]]s'''.<ref name="Challenge 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/zendikar-rising-challenge-part-2-2020-09-07|''Zendikar Rising'' to the Challenge, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://mashable.com/article/magic-the-gathering-zendikar-rising-reveal-shatterskull|title=New 'Magic: The Gathering' ''Zendikar Rising'' card makes rocks fall, everyone dies|author=Amanda Yeo|date=September 4, 2020|publisher=Mashable.com}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/628355870144741376/so-theres-an-article-around-on-mashable-that|title= Just want to confirm that this is accurate information?|September 4, 2020}}</ref> Modal double-faced cards have two faces, one on each side. When you play a modal double-faced card, you choose the face you're playing. The nonland MDFC's of ''Kaldheim'' all feature a legendary [[God]] creature on one side and a legendary permanent on the other. |
A returning mechanic is '''[[changeling]]''', which is used to make a cohesive set (like it was used in ''[[Lorwyn]]'' and ''[[Modern Horizons]]'' previously). Changeling is a characteristic-defining ability that grants the object it’s on every creature type. The mechanic is again tied to [[shapeshifter]]s. |
A returning mechanic is '''[[changeling]]''', which is used to make a cohesive set (like it was used in ''[[Lorwyn]]'' and ''[[Modern Horizons]]'' previously). Changeling is a characteristic-defining ability that grants the object it’s on every creature type. The mechanic is again tied to [[shapeshifter]]s. |
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'''[[Coward]]''' finally appears as a creature type on the card, <c>Craven Hulk</c>. |
'''[[Coward]]''' finally appears as a creature type on the card, <c>Craven Hulk</c>. |
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− | [[Wikipedia:Viking|Viking]] was considered as a creature type, but [[R&D]] decided against it.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/638081307473248256/was-viking-too-real-world-to-be-a-creature-type|title=Was viking too real world to be a creature type?|December 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/638160785001086976/hey-mark-just-a-little-confused-by-one-of-your|title=But.... it is a job title.|December 21, 2020}}</ref> Instead, Viking-esque creatures have the creature type [[Warrior]] or [[Berserker]]. |
+ | [[Wikipedia:Viking|Viking]] was considered as a creature type, but [[R&D]] decided against it.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/638081307473248256/was-viking-too-real-world-to-be-a-creature-type|title=Was viking too real world to be a creature type?|December 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/638160785001086976/hey-mark-just-a-little-confused-by-one-of-your|title=But.... it is a job title.|December 21, 2020}}</ref> Instead, Viking-esque creatures have the creature type [[Warrior]] or [[Berserker]]. Supporting [[party]] from the previous set, classes represented are either Berserker or one of the party, and appear more on usually classless races like Angels, Demons, Zombies and Trolls. |
==Cycles== |
==Cycles== |
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|{{card|Tundra Fumarole||KHM}} |
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|colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] [[snow]] [[instant]]s or [[sorceries]] that get better the more {{S}} you pay to cast them. |
|colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] [[snow]] [[instant]]s or [[sorceries]] that get better the more {{S}} you pay to cast them. |
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− | |colspan="5"|Five uncommon [[rune]]s that give |
+ | |colspan="5"|Five uncommon [[rune]]s that give an evergreen ability to an enchanted [[creature]], or allows an enchanted [[equipment]] to grant the same ability.<ref name="Norsing 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/norsing-around-part-2-2021-01-18|Norsing Around, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 18, 2021}}</ref> They all cost {{1}}M, have the [[enters the battlefield]] effect "draw a card", and are illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han. |
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+ | | rowspan="2" |'''Theme Booster exclusive rares''' |
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+ | |{{Card|Valkyrie Harbinger|3=KHM}} |
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+ | |{{Card|Surtland Elementalist|3=KHM}} |
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+ | |{{Card|Cleaving Reaper|3=KHM}} |
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+ | |{{Card|Surtland Flinger|3=KHM}} |
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+ | |{{Card|Canopy Tactician}} |
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|colspan=2|{{card|The Prismatic Bridge||KHM}} {{nowrap|({{M}})}} |
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− | |colspan="8"|Five [[mythic rare]] [[MDFC]]s, the front of each being a [[monocolor]] [[God]] creature and the back a [[legendary]] [[permanent]] spell. These include two [[ |
+ | |colspan="8"|Five [[mythic rare]] [[MDFC]]s, the front of each being a [[monocolor]] [[God]] creature and the back a [[legendary]] [[permanent]] spell. These include two [[Equipment]]s, a [[creature]], a [[planeswalker]], and an [[enchantment]]. |
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| rowspan="3" |'''Rare gods''' |
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− | |colspan="10"|Ten uncommon [[legendary]] [[creature]]s, each loosely supporting a draft archetype. |
+ | |colspan="10"|Ten uncommon [[legendary]] [[creature]]s, each loosely supporting a draft archetype and hailing from the realm associated with their color pair. |
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|rowspan="2"|'''Realm locales''' |
|rowspan="2"|'''Realm locales''' |
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− | |colspan="10"|Ten [[common]] [[snow]] [[tapland]]s with [[basic land]] subtypes. |
+ | |colspan="10"|Ten [[common]] [[snow]] [[tapland]]s with [[basic land]] subtypes.<ref name="Storytime 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/kaldheim-storytime-part-1-2021-01-25|''Kaldheim'' Storytime, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 25, 2021}}</ref> |
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|align="center"| {{dfc|front}} |
|align="center"| {{dfc|front}} |
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|{{card|Hengegate Pathway||KHM}} |
|{{card|Hengegate Pathway||KHM}} |
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+ | |{{-}} |
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+ | |{{-}} |
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|align="center"| {{dfc|back}} |
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|{{card|Mistgate Pathway||KHM}} |
|{{card|Mistgate Pathway||KHM}} |
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+ | |{{-}} |
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+ | |{{-}} |
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|{{card|Giant Ox||KHM}} {{nowrap|({{W}})}} |
|{{card|Giant Ox||KHM}} {{nowrap|({{W}})}} |
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|{{card|Colossal Plow||KHM}} {{nowrap|({{C}})}} |
|{{card|Colossal Plow||KHM}} {{nowrap|({{C}})}} |
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− | |A creature with a crew value of 6 and a vehicle with crew 6. |
+ | |A creature with a crew value of 6 and a vehicle with crew 6, representing giant variations of entities that work in concert on farms in real life. |
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*<c>Ravenous Lindwurm</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Honey Mammoth</c>, except for creature types. |
*<c>Ravenous Lindwurm</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Honey Mammoth</c>, except for creature types. |
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*<c>Story Seeker</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Bishop's Soldier</c> and <c>Mesa Unicorn</c>, except for creature types. |
*<c>Story Seeker</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Bishop's Soldier</c> and <c>Mesa Unicorn</c>, except for creature types. |
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+ | ==Misprints== |
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+ | * <c>Alrund, God of the Cosmos</c> was accidentally printed without the words "revealed this way."<ref>{{DailyRef|news/oracle-changes-2021-02-02|''Kaldheim'' Oracle Changes|[[Matt Tabak]]|February 2, 2021}}</ref> |
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+ | * <c>Rampage of the Valkyries</c> was missing the word "creature" in its first ability. |
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+ | * Both <c>Valkyrie Harbinger</c> and <c>Rampage of the Valkyries</c> create regular non-Warrior Angel tokens. This was described as an "oversight", but their functionality remains as printed.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/644938525562814464/i-just-noticed-that-four-cards-in-kaldheim-create|title=Four cards in Kaldheim create Angel Warrior tokens, but two cards create otherwise identical Angel tokens that aren't Warriors.|March 6, 2021}}</ref> |
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+ | ==Notable cards== |
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+ | ===Banned and Restricted cards=== |
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+ | *<c>Tibalt's Trickery</c>, while intended as a high-risk high-reward counterspell for red, proved highly exploitable — players would counter their own spells in order to cheat expensive cards into play. Modern was the most vulnerable format for this exploit, thanks to [[cascade]] guaranteeing a hit, and thus a ban quickly ensued.<ref name="February 2021">{{DailyRef|news/february-15-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement|February 15, 2021 Banned and Restricted Announcement|[[Ian Duke]]|February 15, 2021}}</ref> The impact on Historic was minimal at first, but with the introduction of cascade to Arena via ''[[Jumpstart: Historic Horizons]]'', Tibalt's Trickery decks came to dominate the Historic metagame. After several months, the card was banned from Historic.<ref name="BR2021013">{{DailyRef|news/october-13-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement|October 13, 2021 Banned and Restricted Announcement|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|October 13, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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File:KHM metal logo.jpg|"Metal" logo |
File:KHM metal logo.jpg|"Metal" logo |
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+ | File:KHM Helper cards.jpg|''[[Kaldheim]]'' [[helper card]]s forming a picture of <c>Barkchannel Pathway</c> in the background |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{YouTubeRef|2MI2XA-qgpk|Kaldheim Teaser – |channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=December 17, 2020}} |
*{{YouTubeRef|2MI2XA-qgpk|Kaldheim Teaser – |channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=December 17, 2020}} |
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+ | *{{YouTubeRef|D-0bhsZ6nLE|Kaldheim Cinematic Trailer – |channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=December 27, 2020}} |
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+ | *{{DailyRef|making-magic/odds-ends-kaldheim-part-1-2021-02-08|Odds & Ends ''Kaldheim'', Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 8, 2021}} |
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+ | *{{DailyRef|making-magic/odds-ends-kaldheim-part-2-2021-02-15|Odds & Ends ''Kaldheim'', Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 15, 2021}} |
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Set Information | |||||
Set symbol | |||||
Symbol description | Double-headed axe | ||||
Design |
Ethan Fleischer (lead)[1][2] Mark Globus Jenna Helland Noah Millrod Dave Humpherys Ari Nieh Mark Rosewater Yoni Skolnik | ||||
Development |
Dave Humphries (lead)[3][4] Corey Bowen Melissa DeTora Mark Gottlieb Bryan Hawley Michael Majors Donald Smith Jenna Helland Yoni Skolnik | ||||
Art direction | Cynthia Sheppard | ||||
Release date | February 5, 2021 | ||||
Themes and mechanics | Modal double-faced cards, tribal, Sagas, snow | ||||
Keywords/ability words | Boast, changeling, foretell | ||||
Set size | 285 + 120 | ||||
Expansion code | KHM[5] | ||||
Development codename | Equestrian | ||||
Forgotten Realms Standard | |||||
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Magic: The Gathering Chronology | |||||
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- For the plane, see Kaldheim (plane).
Kaldheim is the 86th Magic expansion. It is set on the plane of the same name. It was released on February 5, 2021.[6][7]
Set details
“ | Raise Your Axe | ” |
This set is a top-down Norse mythology-inspired set; Magic's take on what a world inspired by Vikings might look like.[8][9] This set contains 285 regular cards (121 commons, 80 uncommons, 64 rares, 20 mythic rares, 10 basic lands) and includes randomly inserted premium versions of all cards.[10] The number of regular cards include snow basic lands (#276-285). Each type has two different pieces of art. Alternate card frames have another card number than the original version. Borderless planeswalkers are numbered #286-289, borderless pathways are #290-293, borderless Foretell mythics are #294-298, Viking showcase cards are numbered #299-332, the showcase Vorinclex with Phyrexian text is #333 and extended artwork cards are numbered #334-373. Unique cards in Set- and Theme Boosters are numbered #374–393 (15 uncommons, 5 rares).[11] The basic land cards from the Bundle are numbered #394-398. The Buy-a-Box card is #399 and the Bundle promo is #400. The FNM-treatment cards from the Universal promo pack are numbered #401-405.
The Showcase cards are all Legendary Vikings. Their card frame features geometric patterns reminiscent of chiseled stone Viking art with "metal" artwork.[12]
Storyline
The planeswalker Kaya visits a world of prophecy and legend, mortals and monsters.[13] A world of many realms, epic sagas, bound by one truth. Viking or Valkyrie, Elf or Dwarf, all belong to the World Tree, all are supplicant to the gods. Gods who travel between the realms to do their bidding for peace, for bloodshed, or for their own amusement. But what if there was a way to harness this power? A weapon with the ability to protect all. A weapon of pure strength. Forged for a god. Or... in more creative hands, a weapon of unimaginable chaos.
The World Tree is the origin of all life on Kaldheim, and you can see the branches in the sky in all ten realms. However, they look different in each realm. The Ten Realms are constantly shifting and moving around the World Tree and can even collide. Such an epic event is called a "doomskar" and causes earthquakes, destabilization, and total chaos.[14]
The cards that represent the Story Spotlights in Kaldheim are:
Magic Story
Title | Author | Release Date | Setting | Featuring |
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Episode 1: Travelers | Roy Graham with contributions by Jenna Helland | 2021-01-07 | Kaldheim | Kaya, Inga, Alrund |
Know Which Way the Wind is Blowing | Setsu Uzumé | 2021-01-08 | Kaldheim | Niko Aris |
Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls | Roy Graham, Jenna Helland | 2021-01-13 | Kaldheim | Kaya, Tibalt, Tyvar Kell |
Aim Through the Target | Setsu Uzumé | 2021-01-15 | Kaldheim | Niko Aris |
Episode 3: The Saga of Tibalt | Roy Graham | 2021-01-20 | Kaldheim | Tibalt |
Brokenbrow | Roy Graham | 2021-01-22 | Kaldheim | Arni |
Episode 4: Into the Demons' Realm | Roy Graham | 2021-01-27 | Kaldheim | Kaya, Tibalt, Tyvar Kell |
Direction. Purpose. Honor. Glory. | Miguel Lopez | 2021-01-29 | Kaldheim | Ranar, Egon, Firja |
Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim | Roy Graham with contributions by Jenna Helland | 2021-02-03 | Kaldheim | Kaya, Inga, Vorinclex, Niko Aris, Tibalt, Tyvar Kell |
The Saga of Lathril | Elsa Sjunneson | 2021-02-05 | Kaldheim | Lathril, Lukya, Kit, Sarulf |
Marketing
Kaldheim is sold in regular 16-card Draft Boosters (one card being a marketing card), Theme Boosters, Collector Boosters, Set Boosters, the Kaldheim Bundle, and two Commander decks.[15][16] For Kaldheim, the production of Welcome Boosters was put on hold for North America and Europe.[6] The Draft Boosters feature artwork from Niko, Kaya, Tibalt and Tyvar. The Theme Boosters feature art from Fynn, The Fangbearer (Vikings), Starnheim Aspirant (), Littjara Kinseekers (), Thornmantle Striker (), Surtland Flinger (), and Canopy Tactician (). The Collector Boosters feature art of Toralf's Hammer. The Set Boosters feature unique art.
The marketing had a "Viking metal" theme, with cards spoiled by Heavy metal bands, and the Collector Booster sporting a metal inspired logo.
With the release of Kaldheim, 48 cards were rotated into The List, many of which were thematically or mechanically linked to the set.[17]
Events
- Magic Online and MTG Arena release: January 28, 2021
- Tabletop Prerelease: January 29–February 4[18]
- Launch party: February 6–February 7
- Friday Night Magic: February 5–April 9
- Commander Nights (a weekly Commander league with rotating rules and achievement-based prizes): February 8–April 15
Promotional cards
- Prerelease: a stamped card that can be any rare or mythic rare of Kaldheim.
- Other events: cards from the Kaldheim universal promo pack.
- The seasonal dark-frame promos are: Usher of the Fallen, Strategic Planning, Poison the Cup, Frost Bite, and Masked Vandal.
- Buy-a-Box: foil alternate art Realmwalker
- Bundle promo: foil alternate art Reflections of Littjara
- Bring-a-Friend: Reliquary Tower [6]
Tokens, emblems and markers
The sixteenth card in the boosters is a token creature card, an emblem or a marker, with advertisements on the back side. It can also be a helper card with a standard card back. There are a total of 23 tokens and emblems:[19]
- Shard, for Niko Aris.
- 4/4 Angel Warrior creature with flying and vigilance, for Great Hall of Starnheim, Firja's Retribution, Starnheim Unleashed, and Valkyrie's Sword.
- 1/1 Human Warrior creature, for Battle for Bretagard, Beskir Shieldmate, Maja, Bretagard Protector, and Usher of the Fallen.
- 1/1 Spirit creature with flying, for Clarion Spirit, Kaya the Inexorable, and Valor of the Worthy.
- 1/1 Bird creature with flying, for Alrund's Epiphany, Ravenform and The Raven's Warning.
- 4/4 Giant Wizard creature, for Giant's Amulet.
- Koma's Coil, a 3/3 Serpent creature, for Koma, Cosmos Serpent.
- 2/2 Shapeshifter creature with changeling, for Maskwood Nexus and The Bears of Littjara.
- 2/2 Zombie Berserker creature, for Deathknell Berserker, Draugr's Helm, and Rise of the Dread Marn.
- 2/3 Demon Berserker creature with menace, for The Bloodsky Massacre.
- 5/5 Dragon creature with flying, for Dragonkin Berserker.
- 2/1 Dwarf Berserker creature, for Dwarven Hammer, Dwarven Reinforcements, Fearless Liberator, Reckless Crew and Warchanter Skald.
- 2/2 Bear creature, for Path to the World Tree.
- 2/2 Cat creature, for Esika's Chariot.
- 1/1 Elf Warrior creature, for Battle for Bretagard, Elderleaf Mentor, Elven Ambush, Elven Bow, Elvish Warmaster, Return Upon the Tide, Skemfar Elderhall, and Tyvar Kell.
- 4/4 Troll Warrior creature with trample, for Gnottvold Slumbermound, Old-Growth Troll, and Waking the Trolls.
- Icy Manalith, a snow artifact with ": Add one mana of any color.", for Svella, Ice Shaper.
- Replicated Ring, a snow artifact with ": Add one mana of any color.", for Replicating Ring.
- Treasure, for Forging the Tyrite Sword, Goldspan Dragon, Magda, Brazen Outlaw, Seize the Spoils, Smashing Success, and Vault Robber.
- Emblem for Kaya the Inexorable.
- Emblem for Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor.
- Emblem for Tyvar Kell.
- Foretell marker.
Themes and mechanics
Kaldheim has a tribal theme. Each Realm is associated with two colors of magic and one creature type,[14] with a particular strategy associated:
- : Spirits, foretell control
- : Zombies, snow midrange
- : Demons and Berserkers, boast aggro
- : Trolls, ramp
- : Humans, tokens
- : Angels, "pseudo-surge"
- : Giants, "spells matter" and Giant tribal
- : Elves, self-mill and Elf tribal
- : Dwarves, Vehicles and Equipment
- : Shapeshifters, changeling / "choose a creature type" tribal
In lieu of the abandoned block model, R&D has found a new way to tie together the three non-core premier sets in a single Magic "year" (aka the fall, winter, and spring sets—using northern hemisphere seasons): they share a common mechanic. For Zendikar Rising, Kaldheim and Strixhaven: School of Mages that is modal double-faced cards.[20][21][22] Modal double-faced cards have two faces, one on each side. When you play a modal double-faced card, you choose the face you're playing. The nonland MDFC's of Kaldheim all feature a legendary God creature on one side and a legendary permanent on the other.
A returning mechanic is changeling, which is used to make a cohesive set (like it was used in Lorwyn and Modern Horizons previously). Changeling is a characteristic-defining ability that grants the object it’s on every creature type. The mechanic is again tied to shapeshifters.
A new mechanic is foretell. During your turn, you may pay and exile a card with foretell from your hand face down. You may cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.[23] Each card with foretell has a raven watermark, alluding to Hakka.
Another new mechanic is boast. Boast adds a drawback to an activated ability which is referred as the boast ability. The drawback is as follows: a player can only activate the boast ability after the creature with the ability attacks and at most once each turn.
Poison counters appear for the first time since the Scars of Mirrodin block as a one-off, on Fynn, the Fangbearer. Similarly, keyword counters reappear since their introduction in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, specifically flying counters (Ascendant Spirit, Ascent of the Worthy) and indestructible counters (Tyrite Sanctum).
An unnamed mechanic, dubbed "Cremate", uses creature cards in the graveyard as a resource. Another theme is that several cards have triggered abilities that trigger whenever you cast your second spell in a turn.[10]
Card types
Kaldheim sees the second return of the Saga enchantment subtype, after appearances in Dominaria and Theros Beyond Death. They are multicolored for the first time.[24][14]
The supertype Snow also returns, and this time on non-permanents.[24] Snow doesn't really do anything by itself, but it can be referred to by other cards in various ways. Snow cards now have their own recognizable snow frame. Each Draft Booster will include a Snow basic land slot and has a chance to be foil. There is a chance for one of the dual snow lands to take the Snow land slot.
The set introduces the Rune and Shard[24] enchantment types.
Additionally, the set introduces the Niko and Tyvar planeswalker types, and the Phyrexian creature type on a surprise appearance of Vorinclex.[24]
Coward finally appears as a creature type on the card, Craven Hulk.
Viking was considered as a creature type, but R&D decided against it.[25][26] Instead, Viking-esque creatures have the creature type Warrior or Berserker. Supporting party from the previous set, classes represented are either Berserker or one of the party, and appear more on usually classless races like Angels, Demons, Zombies and Trolls.
Cycles
Cycle name | |||||
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Foretell mythics | Starnheim Unleashed | Alrund's Epiphany | Haunting Voyage | Quakebringer | Battle Mammoth |
Five mythic rare monocolor spells with foretell. Each one has an alternate borderless treatment. | |||||
"Snow scalers" | Search for Glory | Graven Lore | Blood on the Snow | Tundra Fumarole | Blessing of Frost |
Five rare snow instants or sorceries that get better the more you pay to cast them. | |||||
Clan leaders | Sigrid, God-Favored | Inga Rune-Eyes | Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire | Arni Brokenbrow | Fynn, the Fangbearer |
Five monocolored legends across rarities, each one a leader of one of the five clans of Bretagard. | |||||
Tribal equipment | Valkyrie’s Sword | Giant's Amulet | Draugr’s Helm | Dwarven Hammer | Elven Bow |
Five uncommon equipments that, for an additional cost, create a creature token of a relevant type. | |||||
Runes | Rune of Sustenance | Rune of Flight | Rune of Mortality | Rune of Speed | Rune of Might |
Five uncommon runes that give an evergreen ability to an enchanted creature, or allows an enchanted equipment to grant the same ability.[27] They all cost M, have the enters the battlefield effect "draw a card", and are illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han. | |||||
Theme Booster exclusive rares | Valkyrie Harbinger (Kaldheim) | Surtland Elementalist (Kaldheim) | Cleaving Reaper (Kaldheim) | Surtland Flinger (Kaldheim) | Canopy Tactician |
Five rare creature cards that are exclusive in Theme Boosters. |
Modal double-faced cycles
Cycle name | Side | |||||||
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Mythic gods | Halvar, God of Battle | Alrund, God of the Cosmos | Valki, God of Lies | Toralf, God of Fury | Esika, God of the Tree | |||
Sword of the Realms | Hakka, Whispering Raven | Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor () | Toralf's Hammer | The Prismatic Bridge () | ||||
Five mythic rare MDFCs, the front of each being a monocolor God creature and the back a legendary permanent spell. These include two Equipments, a creature, a planeswalker, and an enchantment. | ||||||||
Rare gods | Reidane, God of the Worthy | Cosima, God of the Voyage | Egon, God of Death | Tergrid, God of Fright | Birgi, God of Storytelling | Kolvori, God of Kinship | Jorn, God of Winter | |
Valkmira, Protector's Shield | The Omenkeel | Throne of Death | Tergrid's Lantern | Harnfel, Horn of Bounty | The Ringhart Crest | Kaldring, the Rimestaff () | ||
Seven rare MDFCs, the front of each being a monocolor God and the back a legendary artifact spell. Odd cycle due to there being 12 gods present on Kaldheim. |
Double cycles
Mega cycles
Cycle name | Side | ||||||||||
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Pathways | Hengegate Pathway | — | Blightstep Pathway | — | — | — | — | Darkbore Pathway | — | Barkchannel Pathway | |
Mistgate Pathway | — | Searstep Pathway | — | — | — | — | Slitherbore Pathway | — | Tidechannel Pathway | ||
Four rare modal double-faced lands, each side of which enters untapped and taps for a single color of mana. The other six were featured in Zendikar Rising.[20][29] |
Pairs
Functional pair | Description | |
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Giant Ox () | Colossal Plow () | A creature with a crew value of 6 and a vehicle with crew 6, representing giant variations of entities that work in concert on farms in real life. |
Reprinted cards
- Annul, first printed in Urza's Saga, last seen in Theros.
- Broken Wings, first printed in Zendikar Rising.
- Disdainful Stroke, first printed in Khans of Tarkir, last seen in Guilds of Ravnica.
- Invoke the Divine, first printed in Dominaria, last seen in Core Set 2019.
- Revitalize, first printed in Core Set 2019, last seen in Core Set 2021.
- Run Amok, first printed in Dominaria, last seen in Mystery Booster.
- Strategic Planning, first printed in Portal Three Kingdoms, last seen in Commander Legends.
- Village Rites, first printed in Core Set 2021.
- The snow basic lands (e.g. Snow-Covered Plains), first printed in Ice Age, last seen in Modern Horizons.
Functional reprints
- Elderfang Disciple is a functional reprint of Burglar Rat, except for creature types.
- Grizzled Outrider is a functional reprint of Colossapede, except for creature types.
- Immersturm Raider is a functional reprint of Fissure Wizard, except for creature types.
- Ravenous Lindwurm is a functional reprint of Honey Mammoth, except for creature types.
- Story Seeker is a functional reprint of Bishop's Soldier and Mesa Unicorn, except for creature types.
Misprints
- Alrund, God of the Cosmos was accidentally printed without the words "revealed this way."[30]
- Rampage of the Valkyries was missing the word "creature" in its first ability.
- Both Valkyrie Harbinger and Rampage of the Valkyries create regular non-Warrior Angel tokens. This was described as an "oversight", but their functionality remains as printed.[31]
Preconstructed decks
Kaldheim features two Commander decks that are released as a regular part of a set's product line.
Theme deck name |
Color Identity | Commander | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elven Empire | B | G | Lathril, Blade of the Elves | |||
Phantom Premonition | W | U | Ranar the Ever-Watchful |
Notable cards
Banned and Restricted cards
- Tibalt's Trickery, while intended as a high-risk high-reward counterspell for red, proved highly exploitable — players would counter their own spells in order to cheat expensive cards into play. Modern was the most vulnerable format for this exploit, thanks to cascade guaranteeing a hit, and thus a ban quickly ensued.[32] The impact on Historic was minimal at first, but with the introduction of cascade to Arena via Jumpstart: Historic Horizons, Tibalt's Trickery decks came to dominate the Historic metagame. After several months, the card was banned from Historic.[33]
Gallery
Kaldheim helper cards forming a picture of Barkchannel Pathway in the background
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 17, 2020). "Who were the lead designers of Kaldheim, Strixhaven and Forgotten Realms". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. "Kaldheim Credits". Magicthegathering.com.
- ↑ Melissa DeTora (January 14, 2021). "Kaldheim Limited Preview". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Dave Humpherys (January 19, 2021). "Leading Kaldheim Set Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. "Standings 2020-21". Magic.gg.
- ↑ a b c WPN (October 29, 2020). "Kaldheim: All the Dates & Scheduling Info You Need". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (December 14, 2020). "Welcome to the Face-Melting World of Kaldheim". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 1, 2020). "Zendikar Debut and Announcement Day Recap". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 8, 2020). "Is Kaldheim a top-down Norse Mythology inspired plane?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b Matt Tabak (January 22, 2021). "Kaldheim Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (December 16, 2020). "Set and Theme Booster Additions". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mike Turian (December 17, 2020). "Collecting Kaldheim". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Procoretech (November 12, 2020). "Bored so enhancing bad photos of rubbish seems fine.. oh and, Bearded Axe". Reddit.
- ↑ a b c d Mark Rosewater (January 11, 2021). "Norsing Around, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ WPN (December 17, 2020). "First Kaldheim Previews: Buy-a-Box, Packaging, Product Mix & More". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ Ari Zirulnik (January 7, 2021). "Kaldheim Product Overview". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (December 16, 2020). "Updating The List for Kaldheim". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (January 26, 2021). "Kaldheim Prerelease Trailer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Kendall Pepple (January 20, 2021). "The Tokens of Kaldheim". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (September 7, 2020). "Zendikar Rising to the Challenge, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Amanda Yeo (September 4, 2020). "New 'Magic: The Gathering' Zendikar Rising card makes rocks fall, everyone dies". Mashable.com.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 4, 2020). "Just want to confirm that this is accurate information?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (December 7, 2020). "Kaldheim Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d Kaldheim Fest (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 20, 2020). "Was viking too real world to be a creature type?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 21, 2020). "But.... it is a job title.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 18, 2021). "Norsing Around, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 25, 2021). "Kaldheim Storytime, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 11, 2020). "Will they still be "X Pathway // Y Pathway"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (February 2, 2021). "Kaldheim Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 6, 2021). "Four cards in Kaldheim create Angel Warrior tokens, but two cards create otherwise identical Angel tokens that aren't Warriors.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Ian Duke (February 15, 2021). "February 15, 2021 Banned and Restricted Announcement". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 13, 2021). "October 13, 2021 Banned and Restricted Announcement". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
External links
- Kaldheim Teaser – (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (December 17, 2020).
- Kaldheim Cinematic Trailer – (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (December 27, 2020).
- Mark Rosewater (February 8, 2021). "Odds & Ends Kaldheim, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (February 15, 2021). "Odds & Ends Kaldheim, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.