If they really wanted a thopter themed card, why not Thopter Foundry? They could have even replaced another dud with Sword of the Meek and had both halves of the combo available as masterworks.
Fine point but a box is only going t obe worth ~$75 at when it i sin print. Masterpieces create more variance, when some are trash it creates even more variance.
The Ornithopter masterpiece is currently on preorder at tcg for 60 dollars. You can safely bet it won't fall under 40 or so. Affinity is a very popular deck. The ornithopter invention will still be more expensive than several from Kaladesh.
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If they really wanted a thopter themed card, why not Thopter Foundry? They could have even replaced another dud with Sword of the Meek and had both halves of the combo available as masterworks.
Because Steel Overseer, Arcbound Ravager, Hangarback Walker. They finally understand that consistency is pimp. Hence Painter Servant AND Grindstone, and five matching Swords of X & Y. They didn't want a Thopter themed invention. They wanted all the relevant Masterpieces for affinity that fit the theme of Kaladesh.
So storywise, planar bridge means Tezzeret/Bolas wants to planeswalk stuff, invasion style. (Woah, I thought it was portal... that thing tutor + put into play! Insane! Ugh. Every EDH deck will want one. It may see standard play.)
Like, really great. Perfect way to just take over a game with a single spell. Turn after turn, another karn, another ugin, another wurmcoil or whatever.
Wow!
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Modern: G Tron, Vannifar, Jund, Druid/Vizier combo, Humans, Eldrazi Stompy (Serum Powder), Amulet, Grishoalbrand, Breach Titan, Turns, Eternal Command, As Foretold Living End, Elves, Cheerios, RUG Scapeshift
WOW! I don't care for Masterpieces, I won't pay more than a dollar extra for the art I want, and foiling means nothing to me, but those two cards are the most exciting things for me since I started playing EDH a year ago. Once they hit Standard, I hope they are unplayable in that format, because I want one of each! I rarely say this, but we'll done Wizards, those design ideas are really cool! Kaladesh may have the rarity/cmc to power issues that bother me, but I think it's already my favorite block since RTR, with most of a set to go
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Project Booster Fun makes it less fun to open a booster.
Yep, they never acknowledged that.
On the other hand, mailds from the customer's service on the subject said that all masterpieces should have the double-rainbow effect, so we can assume that the lack of it is actually a misprint that can very well get fixed in new print runs...
...Or (tinfloil hat on) that Wizards was testing how customers reacted to the two different foilings...
I personally prefer to have only the border as foil since the double-rainbow foiling looks pretty similar to the FTV:Angels double rainbow and avacyn, angel of hope and Entreat the angels (which should have a white-ish background) look damn terrible.
Same goes for foil serra angels from 8th edition onward. I really fear that they will butcher the platinum angel masterpiece by printing a dark and dull grey background instead of a bright white one.
But is your tinfoil hat full tinfoil or only tinfoil on the edges?
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The Meaning of Life: "M-hmm. Well, it's nothing very special. Uh, try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations"
Onering's 4 simple steps that let you solve any problem with Magic's gameplay
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Step 1: Identify the problem. What aspect of Magic don't you like? Step 2: Find out how others deal with the problem. How do players deal with this aspect of the game when they run into it? Step 3: Do what those players do. Step 4: No more problem. Bonus: You are now better at Magic. Enjoy those extra wins!
both of the new cards are completely busted but Paradox engine is the greater offender and a hillarious target for the quicksmith cycle. just throw shock after shock or draw all the cards while untapping non land mana sources in the process. This has even more potential for absurd plays than panharmonicon.
I would be delighted to pull either of the two new card masterpieces. They were pretty clearly designed with EDH in mind and I can't wait to try and bust them.
My favorite art from all the masterpieces so far are the ones with more brightness to them or the high contrast ones like Crucible of Worlds. The foiling just looks amazing on them and it's one of the main reasons I'll probably eventually break down and buy one or two of these things. Platinum Angel is going to look insane with that color pallette.
So we now have completely new cards that primarily cater to Commander players (you see, the demographics that contains among others the players who dropped boring standard), now only available at super-mythic invention rarity.
Are sales really that bad?
Planar Bridge reminds me of Planar Portal. Maybe it's just because of my irrational hope for a return to Mirrodin/New Phyrexia.
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On the reserved list: Wizards won't remove it. Only we can. In other words: Play Modern, Pauper, or No-RL Eternal.
So we now have completely new cards that primarily cater to Commander players (you see, the demographics that contains among others the players who dropped boring standard), now only available at super-mythic invention rarity.
Are sales really that bad?
They will be normal cards in Aether Revolt. We just got to see the special art first. The regular art might have some kind of spoilers they don't want to show yet.
So we now have completely new cards that primarily cater to Commander players (you see, the demographics that contains among others the players who dropped boring standard), now only available at super-mythic invention rarity.
Are sales really that bad?
They will be normal cards in Aether Revolt. We just got to see the special art first. The regular art might have some kind of spoilers they don't want to show yet.
Planar Bridge is stupid good and is going to push Tron in modern over the top. EoT Emrakul on turn 4 is back breaking. Tron was too good with Eye, and this is just worse. Instead of 7 mana find an eldrazi titan. This is 8 mana find and play any answer they want. People going wide? Boom ugin. Single threat? Boom Karn. No pressure at end of turn 4, boom emrakul.
This also may make blue Tron super powerful. With treasure mage to find the bridge. Why even bother with the combo kill?
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No idea because my favorite decks keep getting banned or having the rules changed against them
Planar Bridge is stupid good and is going to push Tron in modern over the top. EoT Emrakul on turn 4 is back breaking. Tron was too good with Eye, and this is just worse. Instead of 7 mana find an eldrazi titan. This is 8 mana find and play any answer they want. People going wide? Boom ugin. Single threat? Boom Karn. No pressure at end of turn 4, boom emrakul.
This also may make blue Tron super powerful. With treasure mage to find the bridge. Why even bother with the combo kill?
Just to bare you in mind reminder
Using planar bridge on a Eldrazi will not activate the cast ability but you can bounce it back to you hand later on.
So you will not get a extra turn with old Emrakul nor mind control with the new Emrakul.
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Meh
Modern
BUWEsper ControlWUB
BRUGrixis DelverURB
WRBGKiki ChordGBRW
WBGAbzan MidrangeGBW
BRGJundGRB
Legacy
UBRGrixis DelverRBU
Commander
Also meh
Because Steel Overseer, Arcbound Ravager, Hangarback Walker. They finally understand that consistency is pimp. Hence Painter Servant AND Grindstone, and five matching Swords of X & Y. They didn't want a Thopter themed invention. They wanted all the relevant Masterpieces for affinity that fit the theme of Kaladesh.
Like, really great. Perfect way to just take over a game with a single spell. Turn after turn, another karn, another ugin, another wurmcoil or whatever.
Wow!
But is your tinfoil hat full tinfoil or only tinfoil on the edges?
Onering's 4 simple steps that let you solve any problem with Magic's gameplay
Step 1: Identify the problem. What aspect of Magic don't you like? Step 2: Find out how others deal with the problem. How do players deal with this aspect of the game when they run into it? Step 3: Do what those players do. Step 4: No more problem. Bonus: You are now better at Magic. Enjoy those extra wins!
I'm assuming we will get a regular version as well
But anyway.
Planar bridge: a better version of planar portal basically that's going to be cute with Rings of Brighthearth
Paradox engine: uuuuh cryptolith rite + this = infinite mana I think they will choose this over seedborn muse
And finally both are auto Include in Eldrazi colorless edh.
I agree.
Crucible of Worlds, Mind's Eye, and Mana Vault are probably my favorites.
Things like Chromatic Lantern and Solemn Simulacrum area step down when it comes to how much the art pops.
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Are sales really that bad?
WMy other, WIP casual deck: Zero to Hero
Protection from Will-O'-the-Wisps, Ali-from-Cairos, and Uncle-Istvans
Legendary snow landwalk
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On the reserved list: Wizards won't remove it. Only we can. In other words: Play Modern, Pauper, or No-RL Eternal.
OK, thanks for the clarification.
This also may make blue Tron super powerful. With treasure mage to find the bridge. Why even bother with the combo kill?
Just to bare you in mind reminder
Using planar bridge on a Eldrazi will not activate the cast ability but you can bounce it back to you hand later on.
So you will not get a extra turn with old Emrakul nor mind control with the new Emrakul.