The angel in the center of those three is Emeria, a twisted remembrance of Emrakul before the eldrazi titans came back.
It would seem just a coincidence of the pose and hood.
That's right. I am surprise by the choice of the artwork, too. Angels are kind of a thing in Greek and Roman Mythology, tho. I believe that the word Angel derives from old Greek language, meaning something like a messenger. And at least the Goddess Nike could be seen as an Angel. Maybe a sign for the Heliod replacement. Who knows.
One could reason that the wings are actuall an enchantment on an ordinary human.
However, even if it is an angel, as pointed out, the visual callback to emrakul is just as weird. I kinda have to assume it's a fluke, that they didn't plan to, but everything from the pose, to the fronds, the belt, the hood, the shape of the wings and even their colour scheme is just too perfect a match. If this wasn't a judge promo this would have baffling implications. As is it just raises a ton of questions about the creative intent.
That's right. I am surprise by the choice of the artwork, too. Angels are kind of a thing in Greek and Roman Mythology, tho. I believe that the word Angel derives from old Greek language, meaning something like a messenger. And at least the Goddess Nike could be seen as an Angel. Maybe a sign for the Heliod replacement. Who knows.
One could reason that the wings are actuall an enchantment on an ordinary human.
I'm inclined to believe that this is the case (despite obviously being very evocative of an angel). You'll note that there doesn't appear to be any stars/nyx effect anywhere on her body, only the wings.
However, even if it is an angel, as pointed out, the visual callback to emrakul is just as weird. I kinda have to assume it's a fluke, that they didn't plan to, but everything from the pose, to the fronds, the belt, the hood, the shape of the wings and even their colour scheme is just too perfect a match. If this wasn't a judge promo this would have baffling implications. As is it just raises a ton of questions about the creative intent.
I'm 99% sure this is a coincidence, but the art on the Omniscience also kinda resembles Emrakul. Look at the aurora, the eclipse, the lightning, and the 'rivers' of energy on the ground (which forms the 'tentacles').
They're continuing that silly owl watermark into 2022?
Why, Wizards? I might have wanted these.
I actually find the watermark pretty fitting for judge promos and dont mind it at all.
nowadays there r so many special cards, its nice to have this to differntiate where it actually comes from
However, even if it is an angel, as pointed out, the visual callback to emrakul is just as weird. I kinda have to assume it's a fluke, that they didn't plan to, but everything from the pose, to the fronds, the belt, the hood, the shape of the wings and even their colour scheme is just too perfect a match. If this wasn't a judge promo this would have baffling implications. As is it just raises a ton of questions about the creative intent.
I'm 99% sure this is a coincidence, but the art on the Omniscience also kinda resembles Emrakul. Look at the aurora, the eclipse, the lightning, and the 'rivers' of energy on the ground (which forms the 'tentacles').
Hmmm... it sure does...
why do they do this stuff and then go "oh, coincidence"
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They're continuing that silly owl watermark into 2022?
Why, Wizards? I might have wanted these.
I actually find the watermark pretty fitting for judge promos and dont mind it at all.
nowadays there r so many special cards, its nice to have this to differntiate where it actually comes from
The problem is not the idea but the execution. Owl symbol is fine but it's aesthetically ugly. They could had drawn a better logo
if your a judge you will get these in January between March.
Oh later on we will see stranglehold and parallel lives those are the other ones coming this year
oh and I should probably show you this.
… can it be?
It would seem just a coincidence of the pose and hood.
They're continuing that silly owl watermark into 2022?
Why, Wizards? I might have wanted these.
|| UW Jace, Vyn's Prodigy UW || UG Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (feat. Arixmethes) UG ||
Cards I still want to see created:
|| Olantin, Lost City || Pavios and Thanasis || Choryu ||
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That's right. I am surprise by the choice of the artwork, too. Angels are kind of a thing in Greek and Roman Mythology, tho. I believe that the word Angel derives from old Greek language, meaning something like a messenger. And at least the Goddess Nike could be seen as an Angel. Maybe a sign for the Heliod replacement. Who knows.
One could reason that the wings are actuall an enchantment on an ordinary human.
However, even if it is an angel, as pointed out, the visual callback to emrakul is just as weird. I kinda have to assume it's a fluke, that they didn't plan to, but everything from the pose, to the fronds, the belt, the hood, the shape of the wings and even their colour scheme is just too perfect a match. If this wasn't a judge promo this would have baffling implications. As is it just raises a ton of questions about the creative intent.
I'm inclined to believe that this is the case (despite obviously being very evocative of an angel). You'll note that there doesn't appear to be any stars/nyx effect anywhere on her body, only the wings.
I'm 99% sure this is a coincidence, but the art on the Omniscience also kinda resembles Emrakul. Look at the aurora, the eclipse, the lightning, and the 'rivers' of energy on the ground (which forms the 'tentacles').
I actually find the watermark pretty fitting for judge promos and dont mind it at all.
nowadays there r so many special cards, its nice to have this to differntiate where it actually comes from
Hmmm... it sure does...
why do they do this stuff and then go "oh, coincidence"
Been on this forum for 10++ years
Playing since '94
Hey, you have a problem with hooty?