Spent some time going through possible white cards, and it was really difficult to pair it down to just 34-35. I think crunching is pretty hard to do here without some more spoiled cards. We have someone claiming to have info in speculation, but it sounds pretty off IMO. I wouldn't be shocked if we see some booster images or SOMETHING more solid before the weekend. Otherwise, I can't wait for the crunch thread to go up. It's going to be a fun distraction!
EDIT - Ben Bleiweiss from SCG speculates on the artifacts:
After much thought, I think I've deciphered that the MM expansion symbol is City of Brass... the top is the dome and the bottom part is supposed to be the steps and/or the street in front. And considering City of Brass is also the featured box artwork, I think this makes sense. I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere, but I think it makes sense. One could argue it's similar to the abstract sun and landscape symbols from Masters Edition sets, but I think the additional detail is supposed to evoke City of Brass.
50/53 rares spoiled so far by my count.. no thoughtseize or noble hierarch yet (I thought they'd be mythic rare, but considering cryptic command is rare, these might be too if they are part of the final 3, or perhaps not in the set?) also, surprised that there are no filter land from shadowmoor. I guess they wanted to keep some of the chase cards out of the set for value/collectors of the originals? Having the 5 dragons from kamigawa as mythic is the only thing disappointing for me (so far) in the set.
so what does "conservative" print run mean? hopefully it will not lead to $15+ packs of this, as i have been dying to get into modern. the only thing stopping me is the price,lol
i pray to the magic gods that this brings the price to get into the format way down all around the board.
Ok, then I've got a suggestion for your casual deck construction rules:2. No one's deck runs any answers to anything. Killing creatures, countering spells, destroying lands, redirecting abilities, forcing discards: all that stuff is totally not fun.
5. No one actually loses. Winning is fun, and we want everyone to have fun, so the first one to zero life points just wins, and so does everyone else. Then we can shuffle up and have more fun!
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so what does "conservative" print run mean? hopefully it will not lead to $15+ packs of this, as i have been dying to get into modern. the only thing stopping me is the price,lol
i pray to the magic gods that this brings the price to get into the format way down all around the board.
This is going to be $15+ a pack just because it's worth that much (and perhaps as much as $25 a pack). However, long term it should bring the prices of some Modern cards down, and lead the way to MM2, which will definitely depress prices. Your best bet is to get in on this at your LGS on draft night; it'll be worth whatever they charge. And if you can buy a box for $200, grab it.
Could someone be so kind as to compile a list of cards that have changed (especially reduced) rarities? And maybe that info could be added to the original post...
Could someone be so kind as to compile a list of cards that have changed (especially reduced) rarities? And maybe that info could be added to the original post...
Fortunately, I happen to have done this earlier tonight...
Sure; you can't reprint everything. I just wish we had more spoilers by now.
EDIT - Ben Bleiweiss from SCG speculates on the artifacts:
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?p=10225041#post10225041
Don't agree in his thought that the signets are in at uncommon. But otherwise some interesting thoughts.
Cool, thanks! For a big set, usually around 60 rares, that leaves about 23 to go..
C'mon thiughtseize!!!!!
My multiplayer powered cube
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?p=9936757#post9936757
my EDH deckbox:
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?p=6849857#post6849857
elesh norn statue:
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=413011
tamiyo figure/bust:
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=444503
my etsy dark souls statues page:
www.etsy.com/shop/originalstatues
i pray to the magic gods that this brings the price to get into the format way down all around the board.
This is going to be $15+ a pack just because it's worth that much (and perhaps as much as $25 a pack). However, long term it should bring the prices of some Modern cards down, and lead the way to MM2, which will definitely depress prices. Your best bet is to get in on this at your LGS on draft night; it'll be worth whatever they charge. And if you can buy a box for $200, grab it.
Fortunately, I happen to have done this earlier tonight...
Common -> Uncommon
Terashi's Grasp
Mulldrifter
Death Rattle
Executioner's Capsule
Horobi's Whisper
Desperate Ritual
Grinning Ignus
Tribal Flames
Manamorphose
Uncommon -> Common
Bound in Silence
Otherworldly Journey
Test of Faith
Dampen Thought
Perilous Research
Petals of Insight
Street Wraith
Syphon Life
Warren Weirding
Crush Underfoot
Hammerheim Deadeye
Thundering Giant
Hana Kami
Imperiosaur
Moldervine Cloak
Walker of the Grove
Uncommon -> Rare
Auriok Salvagers
Aether Vial
Rare -> Uncommon
Feudkiller's Verdict
Take Possession
Auntie's Snitch
Mad Auntie
Pardic Dragon
Masked Admirers
Reach of Branches
Worm Harvest
Epochrasite
Rare -> Mythic
Yosei, the Morning Star
Keiga, the Tide Star
Vendilion Clique
Dark Confidant
Kokusho, the Evening Star
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Ryusei, the Falling Star
Jugan, the Rising Star
Tarmogoyf
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Light and Shadow
Vedalken Shackles