With every set, a document is created during the design process called the “Vision Design Handoff Document.” Mark Rosewater, the lead designer for Magic: The Gathering along with the set’s Vision Design Lead will release that document as the release date draws near. Yesterday, Rosewater and Mark Gottlieb, the Vision Design Lead for Lorwyn Eclipsed released part 1 of the Vision Design Handoff Document. That document is available at Daily MTG.
As reported by Nick Miller at Star City Games, this past weekend, at SCG CON Atlanta, the Magic Spotlight event saw many Izzet Lessons decks and the breakout archetype, Simic Ouroboroid decks in play. Ultimately, it would be Kyle Nelson piloting a Bant Airbending deck that took home the win.
With the upcoming release of Lorwyn Eclipsed, we’re getting two new precon Commander decks that celebrate the duality of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Ashling, an elemental, will lead the Dance of the Elements deck while Auntie Ool, a boggart from Shadowmoor will lead the Blight Curse deck. As reported by Timothy Zaccagnino from Draftsim, the Blight Curse deck has an infinite combo that once it begins, instantly wins the game.
We’ve gotten the first major look at the first set of 2026, Lorwyn Eclipsed. The idyllic Lorwyn and gloomy Shadowmoor are bringing back familiar faces and nostalgic gameplay while also introducing new characters and mechanics. As announced by Matt Tabak at Daily MTG, there are a number of new and returning mechanics in Lorwyn Eclipsed. We’ll take a look at a few them today.
Few institutions had as big an impact on pop culture in the ‘80s as The Jim Henson Company. From Fraggle Rock and Sesame Street to Labyrinth and Dark Crystal, Jim Henson left an indelible mark on an entire generation. Now, with Lorwyn Eclipsed right around the corner, The Jim Henson Company is helping bring the iconic plane to life with the set’s trailer, a music video featuring all new puppets pulled straight out of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor.
