Starting to doubt the reality of all of the eldrazi, since that would make 6 colorless mythics already.
I mentioned this in a Mythic prediction in the main MM2 thread a long time ago, but I wouldn't be shocked if Ulamog is left out thanks to the FTV printing. Also, I've seen it mentioned in speculation that it makes sense storyline/flavor wise for him to be reprinted in the next block.
Agreed. Since the Emrakul, the Aeons Torn announcement, and later, the Karn Liberated announcement, I didn't see Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre being included here because of the FtV printing whilst assuming Kozilek, Butcher of Truth would be later spoiled (now confirmed). Considering we now have Emrakul, Karn, Kozilek, and Mox Opal filling mythic rare slots and possibly All is Dust (only one of three alphabetical possibilities before Emrakul) and/or Eye of Ugin (maybe being downgraded to rare?) on the horizon, I see Ulamog being left out -- complete cycles needn't happen in this product (both the commands & the pacts weren't complete in MM1). I believe all three Eldrazi titans will get new card iterations in BFZ.
Furthermore, I believe we can change Tezzeret the Seeker TO Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas based on a multitude of reasons:
1) Confirmed on the Mothership today, were MM2015 participation avatar awards for Dark Confidant (in MM2015) and Tezzeret, AoB.
2) Precedence reason 1: Last MM saw two Shards block PW, would we really get a third Shards PW in this product (so soon)?!
3) Precedence reason 2: With two Shards block PW last MM release, I believe we will see two Scars PW this time (Karn already in).
4) Tezzeret, AoB also would fill the U/B dual-coloured card as Sarkhan Vol filled the R/G dual-colour slot in the previously MM release.
Yes, I do realise that reasons 2-4 are more speculative in nature, where as reason 1 is an inference.
Yeah, we're talking numerical distribution here. Ideally there would be one foil rare/mythic per box, but that's because the probability suggests there is.
Does that mean that a box is guaranteed to have one? No. Does that mean if you open a second box you are guaranteed to have one? No, though the probability of you opening one does increase.
Noted. I guess I have always assumed based on my experiences that one guaranteed foil rare was the way things were as that was my personal experience since Onslaught block. It does stand to question, why each of my Theros boxes had 3 foil rares and both a Khans and a Dragons box of mine had no foil rares at all. Just strange, I suppose. I hope it hasn't happened to many others because it IS a total bummer.
I'm not really sure what you mean; if you just mean that you opened some boxes where all the foils were non-rare cards, that just happens as a normal result of the randomness of foil distributions. They don't stack the boxes with guaranteed foil rares or anything like that.
If you mean that you opened packs that were missing a common, i.e., should have had a foil, but didn't, that would be a different matter.
Yes, all foils were non-rare. I suppose it does happen as it has finally happened to me. I had always assumed (at least) one foil rare card was guaranteed. But I suppose that's no longer true with new boxes, as any foil replaces a non-foil common nowadays, whereas, with older boxes the foil rarity would take place of a card of that same rarity. This is where my assumption was formed as every old box I have ever opened had 35 non-foil rares and one foil rare in that 36th pack.
First OP: I imagine this is the proper forum. What I am asking the Magic community, is this: Has anyone else encountered missing foil rares, especially from the Khans block?? I have both a Khans of Tarkir and a Dragons of Tarkir box missing at least the one foil rare (still waiting to open my third Dragons box).
I've been opening boxes since Onslaught block and I have NEVER experienced a box missing at least one foil rare. I mean, hell, in Theros block I received at least 2 foil rares in each of my half-cases from all three sets; Theros, specifically, had 3 foil rares in each of my 3 boxes. And I just opened a Magic 2015 box with two mythic rare foils. What's going on with Khans block? Is anyone else experiencing this?? And can I contact Wizards like one can do so with damaged cards from sealed product (I have some damaged cards to send back anyways)???
To whomever replies, I thank you for any information.
Has anyone found the A5 card for the Big Box Store. And if you have what is it???
I may stand corrected, but having collected all the available Big Box promos, I believe A5 has yet to be released. This was the case for a little while concerning card A6, Terastodon -- it was released after both A7, Knight Exemplar and A8, Sunblast Angel.
As an aside, I hope the card is U, for we have yet to receive a strictly U Big Box promo.
With the confirming (bold type) of the above group of black cards because those cards cannot fit anywhere else alphabetically, the same can be done for Siege Dragon, as it, too, cannot fit anywhere else alphabetically. — Cheers for your contributions!
Have we yet to discover the missing (and apparently elusive or forgotten) A5 Big Box Promo? I mean, they went back to give us Terastodon at A6 -- I didn't find him in stores until after picking up A9: Angel of Glory's Rise
Anyone else tired of seeing this same Zombie token used set after set (like 5 sets now)?! Bloody hell, it wasn't even the BEST Zombie token in Innistrad!! Give me Cynthia Sheppard's Zombie token #9/12 over this garbage Zombie token anyday!
Also wish we either had an entirely new Wolf token or that we were treated to Lars-Grant West's promo Wolf token - the Human//Wolf DFC token art.
Either way, 75% of the Conspiracy tokens (not including the emblem) are indeed new, so I guess I can't complain too much...
Agreed. Since the Emrakul, the Aeons Torn announcement, and later, the Karn Liberated announcement, I didn't see Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre being included here because of the FtV printing whilst assuming Kozilek, Butcher of Truth would be later spoiled (now confirmed). Considering we now have Emrakul, Karn, Kozilek, and Mox Opal filling mythic rare slots and possibly All is Dust (only one of three alphabetical possibilities before Emrakul) and/or Eye of Ugin (maybe being downgraded to rare?) on the horizon, I see Ulamog being left out -- complete cycles needn't happen in this product (both the commands & the pacts weren't complete in MM1). I believe all three Eldrazi titans will get new card iterations in BFZ.
Furthermore, I believe we can change Tezzeret the Seeker TO Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas based on a multitude of reasons:
1) Confirmed on the Mothership today, were MM2015 participation avatar awards for Dark Confidant (in MM2015) and Tezzeret, AoB.
2) Precedence reason 1: Last MM saw two Shards block PW, would we really get a third Shards PW in this product (so soon)?!
3) Precedence reason 2: With two Shards block PW last MM release, I believe we will see two Scars PW this time (Karn already in).
4) Tezzeret, AoB also would fill the U/B dual-coloured card as Sarkhan Vol filled the R/G dual-colour slot in the previously MM release.
Yes, I do realise that reasons 2-4 are more speculative in nature, where as reason 1 is an inference.
This would be a comical throwback!
Noted. I guess I have always assumed based on my experiences that one guaranteed foil rare was the way things were as that was my personal experience since Onslaught block. It does stand to question, why each of my Theros boxes had 3 foil rares and both a Khans and a Dragons box of mine had no foil rares at all. Just strange, I suppose. I hope it hasn't happened to many others because it IS a total bummer.
Thanks for the response. Cheers!
Yes, all foils were non-rare. I suppose it does happen as it has finally happened to me. I had always assumed (at least) one foil rare card was guaranteed. But I suppose that's no longer true with new boxes, as any foil replaces a non-foil common nowadays, whereas, with older boxes the foil rarity would take place of a card of that same rarity. This is where my assumption was formed as every old box I have ever opened had 35 non-foil rares and one foil rare in that 36th pack.
Cheers for the reply.
I've been opening boxes since Onslaught block and I have NEVER experienced a box missing at least one foil rare. I mean, hell, in Theros block I received at least 2 foil rares in each of my half-cases from all three sets; Theros, specifically, had 3 foil rares in each of my 3 boxes. And I just opened a Magic 2015 box with two mythic rare foils. What's going on with Khans block? Is anyone else experiencing this?? And can I contact Wizards like one can do so with damaged cards from sealed product (I have some damaged cards to send back anyways)???
To whomever replies, I thank you for any information.
Removed improper thread prefix - cryogen
I may stand corrected, but having collected all the available Big Box promos, I believe A5 has yet to be released. This was the case for a little while concerning card A6, Terastodon -- it was released after both A7, Knight Exemplar and A8, Sunblast Angel.
As an aside, I hope the card is U, for we have yet to receive a strictly U Big Box promo.
Oh!, and of course, the return of Sarkhan for sure! Also, Dragons will rise.
Which will be spoiled in Wednesday's Uncharted Realms article.
Stoke the Flames, Uncommon at #164
Miner's Bane #157
Invasive Species #181
Nitpicks:
Soulmender: Please move to #35, for it CANNOT come before Soul of Theros (Soul:Soulm)
In Garruk's Wake: Please swap numbers with Indulgent Tormentor, for In Garruk's Wake was confirmed @ #100 here: http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/the-rumor-mill/561779-launch-promo-in-garruks-wake?comment=40, and for the same alphabetical reasons above (In:Ind).
Also the link for Nissa, Worldwaker needs fixing. Keep up the great work!
With the confirming (bold type) of the above group of black cards because those cards cannot fit anywhere else alphabetically, the same can be done for Siege Dragon, as it, too, cannot fit anywhere else alphabetically. — Cheers for your contributions!
A1: Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
A2: Brion Stoutarm
A3: Broodmate Dragon
A4: Retaliator Griffin
A5: ?????????
A6: Terastodon
A7: Knight Exemplar
A8: Sunblast Angel
A9: Angel of Glory's Rise
A10: Hamletback Goliath
and now, A11: Angelic Skirmisher
If you do indeed have this done, I MUST SEE PICTURES!!
Also wish we either had an entirely new Wolf token or that we were treated to Lars-Grant West's promo Wolf token - the Human//Wolf DFC token art.
Either way, 75% of the Conspiracy tokens (not including the emblem) are indeed new, so I guess I can't complain too much...
Also Provoke C at #174
Additionally: Doomed Traveler cannot come before Courier Hawk, Lizard Warrior: you can bold at #146 (same can be said for Realm Seekers, Misdirection, and Exploration at their respective numbers), and Enclave Elite is a U card, so #95 looks like a good place for it.
#47 Grenzo, Dungeon Warden R