I hope we do get a new Tamiyo. Jace has already gotten planeswalker cards up the wazoo, while she's only had one so far. Tibalt and Liliana can suck it.
Five planeswalkers will get cards in the block (possibly six if we are extremely lucky, but it is unlikely). Three characters are known, a fourth is likely.
We will be getting:
Jace (face of the block)
Nahiri (the antagonist)
Sorin (the target of Nahiri's ire.)
We will likely be getting:
Tibalt (Despite his card sucking, WotC are well aware of the characters popularity. And he is on Innistrad.)
The fifth walker will be:
A new character unless we are extremely lucky and get a new Tamiyo.
Who will not be making an appearance:
Garruk (He left the plane at the end of the M15 story, and he does not wish to be cured)
Liliana (She has no reason to go there again after she killed Griselbrand.)
For what reason do you claim Sorin is confirmed. We know Nahiri is looking for him, and he supposedly is looking for her. He may very well be on another plane.
Garruk (He left the plane at the end of the M15 story, and he does not wish to be cured)
Liliana (She has no reason to go there again after she killed Griselbrand.)
Considering Liliana was the face of the announcement of Eldritch Moon, seems like we would be getting her in the block. Also, she didn't get a card in BFZ/OGW, and they are planning to utilize the Origins 5 more routinely, so she makes a lot of sense in this block, specifically Eldritch Moon. http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-eldritch-moon-2016-02-08
Of course, Wizards loaded this article a day after your post, so I can understand your logic. They've obviously given her a reason to go to Innistrad that we don't yet know.
Well, I can't help but wonder if you guys have seen any of the arts for the set. Three planeswalkers off the art include Jace, Nicol Bolas, and Lilliana.
Jace=U has a card pack face so pretty much confirmed.
Liliana=B seen pics of her in eldritch moon art that has been spoiled.
Bolas=R since the other two color slots have been fulfilled and I've seen art with him behind what I'm guessing is Markov Manor which seems to be playing a role in this block. I figure "blood magic" is going to be a theme this time on innistrad after reading about Tavolar, the Markovs, and the grave stone in the shadows of innistrad trailer.
My question is who are going to be the white and green walkers.
G: Domri Rade.
The most obvious choice seems to be Garruk. I just can't see them doing Garruk, especially since we have yet to see any art and just don't feel like we're gonna get him for the same set if we get liliana again (it can happen but don't feel like his showdown with liliana is here, I feel like it'll be at the onnake temple). My next guess is maybe Tavolar or another green aligned werewolf will be this sets new walker. I just have this feeling like Domri Rade could make a visit. Why? Not sure, probably intrigued by the blood magic through werewolves since he's gruul. Seems fitting and hasn't been printed since his debut in rtr.
W:Nahiri
I can easily see Nahiri as the white walker. When Maro says something, usually it's a twisted hint of no but doesn't say it outright. Typically it turns into a yes. For example, we were told no zendikar fetches in bfz. It wasn't the whole truth and we got them (at a low rate but none the less they're there as expeditions). I've also seen flavor text in spoilers that hint Nahiri. I get the feeling she's being manipulated by bolas with sorin and ugin gone all this time. My next two candidates are Sorin since it's his home plane and Ajani for a showdown with Nicol Bolas. Sorin seems to be the more likely between him and Ajani, especially if Markov Manor is such a big deal.
Stone Haven Outfitter is not what I would call weak. Kazuul's Toll Collector has some serious potential with the "equip me free" ability. Even Weapons Trainer has some potential thanks to the easy condition. The Outfitter and Trainer together equal +2/+1 on every Equipped creature, effectively adding the benefit of a Trusty Machete to each of those creatures. Bone Saw never looked so deadly.
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Well, I can't help but wonder if you guys have seen any of the arts for the set. Three planeswalkers off the art include Jace, Nicol Bolas, and Lilliana.
Just so you know, that Bolas art was confirmed fake. But yeah - Jace in SoI and Lili in EMN are effectively confirmed.
I'm awaiting the inevitable Jace vs Tamiyo for the epic throw down of best blue planeswalker. In all seriousness, though, I don't think we are seeing Liliana of the Veil get reprinted, but we may yet see another version of liliana. I don't think the game designers will ever create another liliana as powerful as LoTV again unless it's by complete accident.
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1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
Potential Walkers Remaining to Show Up:
Sorin
Nahiri
Tibalt
Tamiyo
Now taking all bets! Now taking all bets!
(I'm gonna bet Tamiyo and Sorin aren't available, one due to am-scraying and the other due to being kinda mucked up by Nahiri. Just a personal guess though.)
Tibalt in mono-red or BR, Angry Nahiri in RW, and Arlinn in RG isn't unthinkable. Theros had Kiora, Xenagos, and Ajani all in green. Arlinn can also steal the Garruk Relentless trick and only be defined as red on the flip side.
There are some certainties for sure at this point for sure, they are as follows.
(U) Jace, SoI. He is in the art and is specifically looking for Sorin and Nahiri. He also suspects he may run into Liliana to assist her with her issue after helping Gideon (who asked first).
(B) Liliana, EMN. Also in the art but for Eldrich Moon so we will likely see her later. My guess laying low sorting out her personal issues or taking out another contract holder. Innistrad has some powerful Demons and this Ormendohl from today's story seems like he could be lucky #3!
(G) Arlinn Kord, EMN. Possibly RG but for sure a walker involved in whats going on. My guess is Eldritch Moon because she is likely a flip walker and she is not on the proxy replacement sheet for SoI. More than happy to wrong and she is a normal walker for SoI. Either way, she totally confirmed.
Likely candidates are...
(W) Nahiri, SoI. Possibly RW. She is the main reason Jace is on Innistrad. She has flavor text. She has some revenge planned for Sorin. A woman scorned and all.
(B) Sorin, SoI. Most likely WB. The other persuit of Jace. One of them needs to be here and if not Nahiri than Sorin. He does tend to know when things are a miss at home also. Not as likely as Nahiri though, we already have a solid black walker in Liliana and we have seen him recently.
Probly not ...
Tibalt- he left after his first walk to parts unknown and not a word since. I would love to see a new Tibalt I'm a fan but we would have seen something if he was actually here. Status still AWAL.
Tamiyo- any mention of her so far has been in passing and past tense. As in she was here and studied some things and isn't here any longer. We already have a solid blue walker and I don't see them adding a second color to her either. Again I'm a fan but I just don't see it yet.
Of course anything is possible but my theory right now is..
Personally, I think Downdala's list is almost certainly correct.
Jace is U.
Arlinn is RG (though she may be in EMN) -- I do not say this because of the proxy card, but because a line she says in her story (paraphrased): 'there will come a time when you (humans) will need our (werewolves) muscle'. This does set up a possibility that EMN is where the werewolves 'come out of the woodwork' and fight back.
Nahiri is W (WR is also a possibility, given her emotionally-driven revenge angle + Lithomancy having connections to Red)
Liliana is B.
Tibalt is almost certainly RB.
Three red PWs would be appropriate for a block all about madness, no?
I think people are are way too convinced about the certainty of Nahiri. While I think she will be in the block, I don't see her being WR. I think she will be just white, and some of the art reveals angels as villains we have had Heliod and Elesh Norn as mono white.
My best guesses
SOI- Jace -U
Arlinn -G maybe RG
Tibault -RB or R
If Arlinn is in SOI then she either doesn't have transform or there is a second checklist card. Neither of these seem that likely, so I'm going to tentatively say that she'll appear in EMN.
Jace, Liliana, and Arlinn are basically confirmed. Assuming there's only 5 planeswalkers, I think the other two will be Tibalt (for the reasons Downdala mentioned) and either Nahiri or Sorin. My crackpot theory is that one of them is going to get dunked this block.
I don't think Tamiyo will appear because the revealed cards imply she's nowhere to be found. Then again, that's only the story for SOI. She could very well appear in EMN, possibly as something other than a planeswalker.
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There are some certainties for sure at this point for sure, they are as follows.
(U) Jace, SoI. He is in the art and is specifically looking for Sorin and Nahiri. He also suspects he may run into Liliana to assist her with her issue after helping Gideon (who asked first).
(B) Liliana, EMN. Also in the art but for Eldrich Moon so we will likely see her later. My guess laying low sorting out her personal issues or taking out another contract holder. Innistrad has some powerful Demons and this Ormendohl from today's story seems like he could be lucky #3!
(G) Arlinn Kord, EMN. Possibly RG but for sure a walker involved in whats going on. My guess is Eldritch Moon because she is likely a flip walker and she is not on the proxy replacement sheet for SoI. More than happy to wrong and she is a normal walker for SoI. Either way, she totally confirmed.
Likely candidates are...
(W) Nahiri, SoI. Possibly RW. She is the main reason Jace is on Innistrad. She has flavor text. She has some revenge planned for Sorin. A woman scorned and all.
(B) Sorin, SoI. Most likely WB. The other persuit of Jace. One of them needs to be here and if not Nahiri than Sorin. He does tend to know when things are a miss at home also. Not as likely as Nahiri though, we already have a solid black walker in Liliana and we have seen him recently.
Probly not ...
Tibalt- he left after his first walk to parts unknown and not a word since. I would love to see a new Tibalt I'm a fan but we would have seen something if he was actually here. Status still AWAL.
Tamiyo- any mention of her so far has been in passing and past tense. As in she was here and studied some things and isn't here any longer. We already have a solid blue walker and I don't see them adding a second color to her either. Again I'm a fan but I just don't see it yet.
Of course anything is possible but my theory right now is..
SoI
(U) Jace
(WR) Nahiri
(WB) Sorin
EMN
(G) or (RG) Arlinn Kord (flip)
(B) Liliana
This is my suspicion as well, altho I think Arlinn could be in SOI.
Edit: not all walkers of storyline importance need have cards.
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Good point, but most planes barely have enough walkers on them at any one time to fill a set. My guess for Arlinn was in SoI as well, my brother brought up good point also though witch made me think EMN. Why pass up an opportunity for a flip walker? If she indead is a flip card, she can't be in SoI because she is not on the proxy sheet! As far as we know thus far, these are the five planeswalkers tied closest to Innistrad currently. They have also moved away from printing stray planeswalkers because although many people loved Tamiyo from Innistrad they didn't appreciate her disconnection from the story at hand and were heard loud and clear. The only reason planeswalkers on Zendikar last block didn't get a card was there were simply too many planeswalkers involved with the Eldrazi. For the most part if a walker is there, they get a card. The only change I can see is probably Sorin maybe. He recently got a card in KTK block and my not show up as a card. Not seeing Nahiri would be a miss on expectations, we have heard her come up several times in the last year and Ugin has sent several people in search for her at this point. Also, it's kind of like when Kiora and Ral Zarek were introduced. Every set there was a forum about "Is Ral/Kiora gonna be in this block?". Heck lot's of people were waiting on baited breath for a Dack Fayden card as well. They have brought her up here and there for years, many of witch we knew her only as "the lithomancer". She is really overdue at this point. Tamiyo might get a card over Sorin, she remained to study Innistrad's moon and it's connection to Avacyn. Next set is about the moon I guess, she could be trapped on it who knows. All I know is if she were around, Jace would pull his info first hand from the source if possible. So why is he studying her work?
For Tibalt fans
"Following his vicious whims to other planes. Tibalt's calling has always been in inflicting pain and torment, whether it's terrorizing shepherds in woodland villages in Kessig or chasing cathars from their fiend-slaying duties in Thraben. He has tormented innocents on Innistrad as his whims guided him, but now he wonders whether other planes might hold opportunities for mischief on a greater scale. Wherever the dapper pain mage finds himself, panicked screams are sure to follow."
-Doug Beyer "CHECKING IN ON THE PLANESWALKERS"
This seems to indicate he his very likely to be traveling the multivers as a nomad for some time discovering himeself. What business does he have on Innistrad and why return to a place where he was an outcast anyway. He doesn't even want revenge on anyone here. He just loves to torture. Besides it would feel absolutely obligatory, "we're returning to Innistrad, we have to make a Tibalt because he is from here!" I really like Tibalt as a charater but I would be disappointed to see Tibalt on Innistrad.
- Jace U His face is on everything.
- Arlinn Kord RG Wouldn't make much sense to spoil her, then put her only in Eldritch Moon. Werewolves are RG, so I'm assuming that she will also be. However, I think there's a small chance that she is in Naya colors.
- Nahiri WR She appears to be a villain in this set. She was mono-white, but she seems extremely angry.
- Sorin WB He finally appeared on a card (Declaration in Stone). I also guess he will be WB because, between Liliana and Ob Nixilis Reignited, I don't think we need 3 mono-black planeswalkers (and one flipwalker).
However, that said, I would not be surprised if either Nahiri or Sorin appear in Eldritch Moon instead of SOI.
And I'm also calling: Tamiyo is dead and the "investigate" mechanic is Jace following what killed her.
Jace, Arlin, Lilianna and Nahiri are locks to be in the block.
My bet is Jace, flip-arlinn and Nahiri in set one, and Tamyio/Lilli set 2. I don't think Sorin gets a card, although I could be wrong.
Killing Tamiyo off screen seems unlikely - she's a popular enough PW - and I'm not convinced they'll have tibalt. (Although second set Nahiri-lili could work, with tibalt in set one)
"there is some Very Relevant Sorin in this storyline this time around. Oh man."
#sorin markov #he is GOING TO HAVE TO DO SOME STUFF other than looking solemnly at things
Actually, I'm erring toward Tibalt becoming less and less likely at the moment, and Tamiyo getting mentions but no card.
SOI: Jace, Arlinn Kord + one of Sorin / Nahiri;
EMN: Lili + other one of Sorin / Nahiri.
Depends if we see Sorin dealing with Nahiri's activities first, then find her in set 2, or see Nahiri doing her stuff first, then Sorin comes in to fix things in set 2.
- Arlinn Kord RG Wouldn't make much sense to spoil her, then put her only in Eldritch Moon. Werewolves are RG, so I'm assuming that she will also be. However, I think there's a small chance that she is in Naya colors.
The leaked checklist card indicates that there isn't a card named Arlinn among SOI's DFCs nor a RGW card, which means one of two things:
Arlinn isn't a DFC.
Arlinn isn't in SOI.
Arlinn not being a DFC, while possible thanks to "become a creature" tech like what Gideon and Sarkhan have access to, would be a massive flavor disconnect among players. Furthermore, her premonitions about how werewolves will be needed soon invites her to play a major role in EMN.
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For what reason do you claim Sorin is confirmed. We know Nahiri is looking for him, and he supposedly is looking for her. He may very well be on another plane.
Considering Liliana was the face of the announcement of Eldritch Moon, seems like we would be getting her in the block. Also, she didn't get a card in BFZ/OGW, and they are planning to utilize the Origins 5 more routinely, so she makes a lot of sense in this block, specifically Eldritch Moon.
http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-eldritch-moon-2016-02-08
Of course, Wizards loaded this article a day after your post, so I can understand your logic. They've obviously given her a reason to go to Innistrad that we don't yet know.
Jace=U has a card pack face so pretty much confirmed.
Liliana=B seen pics of her in eldritch moon art that has been spoiled.
Bolas=R since the other two color slots have been fulfilled and I've seen art with him behind what I'm guessing is Markov Manor which seems to be playing a role in this block. I figure "blood magic" is going to be a theme this time on innistrad after reading about Tavolar, the Markovs, and the grave stone in the shadows of innistrad trailer.
My question is who are going to be the white and green walkers.
G: Domri Rade.
The most obvious choice seems to be Garruk. I just can't see them doing Garruk, especially since we have yet to see any art and just don't feel like we're gonna get him for the same set if we get liliana again (it can happen but don't feel like his showdown with liliana is here, I feel like it'll be at the onnake temple). My next guess is maybe Tavolar or another green aligned werewolf will be this sets new walker. I just have this feeling like Domri Rade could make a visit. Why? Not sure, probably intrigued by the blood magic through werewolves since he's gruul. Seems fitting and hasn't been printed since his debut in rtr.
W:Nahiri
I can easily see Nahiri as the white walker. When Maro says something, usually it's a twisted hint of no but doesn't say it outright. Typically it turns into a yes. For example, we were told no zendikar fetches in bfz. It wasn't the whole truth and we got them (at a low rate but none the less they're there as expeditions). I've also seen flavor text in spoilers that hint Nahiri. I get the feeling she's being manipulated by bolas with sorin and ugin gone all this time. My next two candidates are Sorin since it's his home plane and Ajani for a showdown with Nicol Bolas. Sorin seems to be the more likely between him and Ajani, especially if Markov Manor is such a big deal.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
Just so you know, that Bolas art was confirmed fake. But yeah - Jace in SoI and Lili in EMN are effectively confirmed.
1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
I am willing to bet if one is not red it would be Nahiri. And if one isn't showing up it is Tibalt.
Potential Walkers Remaining to Show Up:
Sorin
Nahiri
Tibalt
Tamiyo
Now taking all bets! Now taking all bets!
(I'm gonna bet Tamiyo and Sorin aren't available, one due to am-scraying and the other due to being kinda mucked up by Nahiri. Just a personal guess though.)
(U) Jace, SoI. He is in the art and is specifically looking for Sorin and Nahiri. He also suspects he may run into Liliana to assist her with her issue after helping Gideon (who asked first).
(B) Liliana, EMN. Also in the art but for Eldrich Moon so we will likely see her later. My guess laying low sorting out her personal issues or taking out another contract holder. Innistrad has some powerful Demons and this Ormendohl from today's story seems like he could be lucky #3!
(G) Arlinn Kord, EMN. Possibly RG but for sure a walker involved in whats going on. My guess is Eldritch Moon because she is likely a flip walker and she is not on the proxy replacement sheet for SoI. More than happy to wrong and she is a normal walker for SoI. Either way, she totally confirmed.
Likely candidates are...
(W) Nahiri, SoI. Possibly RW. She is the main reason Jace is on Innistrad. She has flavor text. She has some revenge planned for Sorin. A woman scorned and all.
(B) Sorin, SoI. Most likely WB. The other persuit of Jace. One of them needs to be here and if not Nahiri than Sorin. He does tend to know when things are a miss at home also. Not as likely as Nahiri though, we already have a solid black walker in Liliana and we have seen him recently.
Probly not ...
Tibalt- he left after his first walk to parts unknown and not a word since. I would love to see a new Tibalt I'm a fan but we would have seen something if he was actually here. Status still AWAL.
Tamiyo- any mention of her so far has been in passing and past tense. As in she was here and studied some things and isn't here any longer. We already have a solid blue walker and I don't see them adding a second color to her either. Again I'm a fan but I just don't see it yet.
Of course anything is possible but my theory right now is..
SoI
(U) Jace
(WR) Nahiri
(WB) Sorin
EMN
(G) or (RG) Arlinn Kord (flip)
(B) Liliana
Jace (U) in Shadows
Nahiri (WR) in Shadows
<New Walker> (WG or RG) in Shadows
Sorin(WB) in Moon
Lillian (B) in Moon
Jace is U.
Arlinn is RG (though she may be in EMN) -- I do not say this because of the proxy card, but because a line she says in her story (paraphrased): 'there will come a time when you (humans) will need our (werewolves) muscle'. This does set up a possibility that EMN is where the werewolves 'come out of the woodwork' and fight back.
Nahiri is W (WR is also a possibility, given her emotionally-driven revenge angle + Lithomancy having connections to Red)
Liliana is B.
Tibalt is almost certainly RB.
Three red PWs would be appropriate for a block all about madness, no?
My best guesses
SOI- Jace -U
Arlinn -G maybe RG
Tibault -RB or R
EMN- liliana -B
Nahiri -W
Jace, Liliana, and Arlinn are basically confirmed. Assuming there's only 5 planeswalkers, I think the other two will be Tibalt (for the reasons Downdala mentioned) and either Nahiri or Sorin. My crackpot theory is that one of them is going to get dunked this block.
I don't think Tamiyo will appear because the revealed cards imply she's nowhere to be found. Then again, that's only the story for SOI. She could very well appear in EMN, possibly as something other than a planeswalker.
This is my suspicion as well, altho I think Arlinn could be in SOI.
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The Vorthos community will await the consequences of the Eldrazi Titans' deaths/sealing. We will keep the watch.
“The wind whispers, ‘come home,’ but I cannot.”
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For Tibalt fans
"Following his vicious whims to other planes. Tibalt's calling has always been in inflicting pain and torment, whether it's terrorizing shepherds in woodland villages in Kessig or chasing cathars from their fiend-slaying duties in Thraben. He has tormented innocents on Innistrad as his whims guided him, but now he wonders whether other planes might hold opportunities for mischief on a greater scale. Wherever the dapper pain mage finds himself, panicked screams are sure to follow."
-Doug Beyer "CHECKING IN ON THE PLANESWALKERS"
This seems to indicate he his very likely to be traveling the multivers as a nomad for some time discovering himeself. What business does he have on Innistrad and why return to a place where he was an outcast anyway. He doesn't even want revenge on anyone here. He just loves to torture. Besides it would feel absolutely obligatory, "we're returning to Innistrad, we have to make a Tibalt because he is from here!" I really like Tibalt as a charater but I would be disappointed to see Tibalt on Innistrad.
- Jace U His face is on everything.
- Arlinn Kord RG Wouldn't make much sense to spoil her, then put her only in Eldritch Moon. Werewolves are RG, so I'm assuming that she will also be. However, I think there's a small chance that she is in Naya colors.
- Nahiri WR She appears to be a villain in this set. She was mono-white, but she seems extremely angry.
- Sorin WB He finally appeared on a card (Declaration in Stone). I also guess he will be WB because, between Liliana and Ob Nixilis Reignited, I don't think we need 3 mono-black planeswalkers (and one flipwalker).
However, that said, I would not be surprised if either Nahiri or Sorin appear in Eldritch Moon instead of SOI.
And I'm also calling: Tamiyo is dead and the "investigate" mechanic is Jace following what killed her.
WBC Eldrazi & Taxes CBW
UR Keep on Cantripin' (UR Phoenix) RU
WU Surprise! It's not UW Control! (UW Midrange) UW
BG The Rock, Straight BG
U Mono-Blue Fish U
RBW Mardu Pyromancer BWR
RG Rabble! Rabble! (GR Blood Moon Aggro) GR
Legacy
W Death & Taxes W
I agree. He got a card rather recently and he doesn't seem as essential currently based on what we have seen.
My bet is on:
U Jace
B:Liliana
RB Tibalt
W/WR Nahiri
RG/RGW/GWflipGR Arlinn
My bet is Jace, flip-arlinn and Nahiri in set one, and Tamyio/Lilli set 2. I don't think Sorin gets a card, although I could be wrong.
Killing Tamiyo off screen seems unlikely - she's a popular enough PW - and I'm not convinced they'll have tibalt. (Although second set Nahiri-lili could work, with tibalt in set one)
Interesting comment from Doug on his tumblr may be relevant here...
"there is some Very Relevant Sorin in this storyline this time around. Oh man."
#sorin markov #he is GOING TO HAVE TO DO SOME STUFF other than looking solemnly at things
Actually, I'm erring toward Tibalt becoming less and less likely at the moment, and Tamiyo getting mentions but no card.
SOI: Jace, Arlinn Kord + one of Sorin / Nahiri;
EMN: Lili + other one of Sorin / Nahiri.
Depends if we see Sorin dealing with Nahiri's activities first, then find her in set 2, or see Nahiri doing her stuff first, then Sorin comes in to fix things in set 2.
The leaked checklist card indicates that there isn't a card named Arlinn among SOI's DFCs nor a RGW card, which means one of two things:
Arlinn not being a DFC, while possible thanks to "become a creature" tech like what Gideon and Sarkhan have access to, would be a massive flavor disconnect among players. Furthermore, her premonitions about how werewolves will be needed soon invites her to play a major role in EMN.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.