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+ | 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): they share a common mechanic. For ''[[Zendikar Rising]]'', ''[[Kaldheim]]'' and ''Strixhaven'' that is [[modal double-faced card]]s.<ref>{{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> |
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==Cycles== |
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| Symbol description | A Strix | ||||
| Design | Mark Rosewater (lead)[1] | ||||
| Development | Yoni Skolnik (lead) | ||||
| Release date | April 23, 2021 | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Modal double-faced cards | ||||
| Expansion code | STX[2] | ||||
| Development codename | Fencing | ||||
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Strixhaven: School of Mages, often shortened as Strixhaven, is the 87th Magic expansion. It is set at the Strixhaven school.[3] It is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021.[4]
Set details
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Storyline
Strixhaven is the most elite University in the Multiverse. It features five colleges, which battle it out with their own takes on magic.[5]
Marketing
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Events
- Magic Online and MTG Arena release:
- Tabletop Prerelease:
- Launch party:
- Friday Night Magic:
Promotional cards
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Tokens/emblems/markers
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Themes and mechanics
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): they share a common mechanic. For Zendikar Rising, Kaldheim and Strixhaven that is modal double-faced cards.[6][7][8]
Cycles
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Reprinted cards
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Preconstructed decks
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References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 17, 2020). "Who were the lead designers of Kaldheim, Strixhaven and Forgotten Realms". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. "Standings 2020-21". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 1, 2020). "Zendikar Debut and Announcement Day Recap". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. "Prerelease: Kaldheim". wpn.wizards.com.
- ↑ The Zendikar Adventuring Party (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (September 1, 2020).
- ↑ 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.