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− | '''''Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty''''' is the 91st ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It |
+ | '''''Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty''''' is the 91st ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It will be released on February 18, 2022.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/what-happened-magic-showcase-2021-08-24|What Happened In Magic Showcase 2021?|[[Adam Styborski]]|August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Neon Dates">{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/mark-your-calendars-important-dates-kamigawa-neon-dynasty|title=Mark Your Calendars! Important Dates for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty|author=[[WPN]]|date=October 25, 2021|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref> |
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+ | [[File:Keito.png|thumb|right|400px|[[Key art]] featuring [[Kaito]]]] |
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[[File:Mochi-kami gamer pouch.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mochi]] gamer pouch from [[Ultra•PRO]]]] |
[[File:Mochi-kami gamer pouch.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mochi]] gamer pouch from [[Ultra•PRO]]]] |
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− | Public domain name registries connected to this name were filed by NetworkSolutions in October, 2020.<ref name="Throwaway">{{WebRef|url=https://mtgspoilerthrowawayaccount.tumblr.com/post/631968440503123968/the-mtg-spoiler-thing|title=The MTG Spoiler Thing|author=Mtgspoilerthrowawayaccount|date=October 14, 2020|publisher=Coolstuffinc.com}}</ref> A further registration with the gg domain was filed by Wizards itself in May 2021.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MTGRumors/comments/n594lg/the_hot_new_trend_in_mtg_domains_and_a_minor/|title=The Hot New Trend in MTG Domains (and a minor confirmation)|author=Paynswalker|date=May 5, 2021|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> The set was already hinted at in a public ''Magic'' survey from November 19, 2019 that featured multiple pieces of [[Planeswalker]] art with descriptions referencing a future [[Kamigawa]].<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://imgur.com/gallery/ubTItUv|title=Public ''Magic'' survey|date=November 19, 2019|publisher=Imgur mirror}}</ref> |
+ | Public domain name registries connected to this name were filed by NetworkSolutions in October, 2020.<ref name="Throwaway">{{WebRef|url=https://mtgspoilerthrowawayaccount.tumblr.com/post/631968440503123968/the-mtg-spoiler-thing|title=The MTG Spoiler Thing|author=Mtgspoilerthrowawayaccount|date=October 14, 2020|publisher=Coolstuffinc.com}}</ref> A further registration with the gg domain was filed by Wizards itself in May 2021.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MTGRumors/comments/n594lg/the_hot_new_trend_in_mtg_domains_and_a_minor/|title=The Hot New Trend in MTG Domains (and a minor confirmation)|author=Paynswalker|date=May 5, 2021|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> The set was already hinted at in a public ''Magic'' survey from November 19, 2019 that featured multiple pieces of [[Planeswalker]] art with descriptions referencing a future [[Kamigawa]].<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://imgur.com/gallery/ubTItUv|title=Public ''Magic'' survey|date=November 19, 2019|publisher=Imgur mirror}}</ref> The setting is described as ''Magic: The Gathering's'' first [[Wikipedia:Science fiction|science fiction]] plane.<ref name="Neon Dates"/> |
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''Neon Dynasty'' is set in the current era on [[Kamigawa]], more than 1200 years after conclusion of the original [[Kamigawa block]] in 3326 AR.<ref name="Showcase live">{{YouTubeRef|DPrq5jk5J04|Magic Showcase 2021 (live)|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660419857882431488/is-kamigawa-neon-dynasty-concurrent-with-the-rest|title=Is Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty concurrent with the rest of Magic's story, or is it set in the future?|August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660511555938598912/the-numbers-do-not-seem-to-add-up-regarding|title=The numbers|August 25, 2021}}</ref> The plane's feudal past has met futuristic modernity, with [[ninja]]s and [[samurai]] now carrying a cyberpunk aesthetic. |
''Neon Dynasty'' is set in the current era on [[Kamigawa]], more than 1200 years after conclusion of the original [[Kamigawa block]] in 3326 AR.<ref name="Showcase live">{{YouTubeRef|DPrq5jk5J04|Magic Showcase 2021 (live)|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660419857882431488/is-kamigawa-neon-dynasty-concurrent-with-the-rest|title=Is Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty concurrent with the rest of Magic's story, or is it set in the future?|August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660511555938598912/the-numbers-do-not-seem-to-add-up-regarding|title=The numbers|August 25, 2021}}</ref> The plane's feudal past has met futuristic modernity, with [[ninja]]s and [[samurai]] now carrying a cyberpunk aesthetic. |
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− | The set features the new [[planeswalker]] [[ |
+ | The set features the new [[planeswalker]] [[Kaito]], a cyber ninja.<ref name="Showcase live"/> The current emperor of Kamigawa is "someone familiar."<ref name="Showcase live"/> |
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+ | ===Marketing=== |
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+ | * [[Magic Online]] and [[MTG Arena]] release: February 10, 2022<ref>{{DailyRef|news/dates-know-kamigawa-neon-dynasty-and-more-2022-2021-11-02|Dates to Know for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty and More in 2022|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 2, 2021}}</ref> |
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+ | * [[Tabletop]] [[Prerelease]]: February 11–17, 2022<ref name="Neon Dates"/> |
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+ | * [[Launch party]]: February 18–20, 2022 |
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+ | * [[Friday Night Magic]]: February 25–April 22, 2022 |
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+ | * [[Commander Nights]]: February 28–April 28, 2022 |
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+ | *[[Store Championship]]: TBA |
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==Themes and mechanics== |
==Themes and mechanics== |
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− | The designers have taken some design elements from the first block and meshed them with science fiction elements.<ref name="Showcase live"/> The |
+ | The designers have taken some design elements from the first block and meshed them with science fiction elements.<ref name="Showcase live"/> The set features new and returning mechanics.<ref name="Neon Dates"/> |
==References== |
==References== |
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Release date | February 18, 2022 | ||||
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Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is the 91st Magic expansion. It will be released on February 18, 2022.[2][3]
Set details
Public domain name registries connected to this name were filed by NetworkSolutions in October, 2020.[4] A further registration with the gg domain was filed by Wizards itself in May 2021.[5] The set was already hinted at in a public Magic survey from November 19, 2019 that featured multiple pieces of Planeswalker art with descriptions referencing a future Kamigawa.[6] The setting is described as Magic: The Gathering's first science fiction plane.[3]
Storyline
Neon Dynasty is set in the current era on Kamigawa, more than 1200 years after conclusion of the original Kamigawa block in 3326 AR.[7][8][9] The plane's feudal past has met futuristic modernity, with ninjas and samurai now carrying a cyberpunk aesthetic.
The set features the new planeswalker Kaito, a cyber ninja.[7] The current emperor of Kamigawa is "someone familiar."[7]
Marketing
Events
- Magic Online and MTG Arena release: February 10, 2022[10]
- Tabletop Prerelease: February 11–17, 2022[3]
- Launch party: February 18–20, 2022
- Friday Night Magic: February 25–April 22, 2022
- Commander Nights: February 28–April 28, 2022
- Store Championship: TBA
Themes and mechanics
The designers have taken some design elements from the first block and meshed them with science fiction elements.[7] The set features new and returning mechanics.[3]
References
- ↑ Evan Erwin (November 23, 2021). "@wizards_magic can you share/confirm the three letter set code for Kamigawa Neon Dynasty?". Twitter.
- ↑ Adam Styborski (August 24, 2021). "What Happened In Magic Showcase 2021?". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d WPN (October 25, 2021). "Mark Your Calendars! Important Dates for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ Mtgspoilerthrowawayaccount (October 14, 2020). "The MTG Spoiler Thing". Coolstuffinc.com.
- ↑ Paynswalker (May 5, 2021). "The Hot New Trend in MTG Domains (and a minor confirmation)". Reddit.
- ↑ Public Magic survey. Imgur mirror (November 19, 2019).
- ↑ a b c d Magic Showcase 2021 (live) (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (August 24, 2021).
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 24, 2021). "Is Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty concurrent with the rest of Magic's story, or is it set in the future?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 25, 2021). "The numbers". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 2, 2021). "Dates to Know for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty and More in 2022". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.