MTG Foundations Spoilers

Basic Info
The Top Cards of the set Foundations
New Cards/Reprints Ratio
Mechanics found in the set Foundations
What Do People Think of the New Set Foundations?
MTG Foundations Card List

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Foundations: A New Era for Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, prepare for a groundbreaking addition to the game! Foundations, a Standard-legal set, is set to redefine the core elements of Magic as we know it. Let’s dive into what makes this set so special and why it’s causing a stir in the MTG community.

Mark Your Calendars!

Release Date: November 15, 2024
Pre-release Events: November 8-10, 2024

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The Top Cards of the set Foundations

Sire of Seven Deaths - First strike — Sire of Seven Deaths

Twinflame Tyrant - Flying — Twinflame Tyrant

Rite of the Dragoncaller - Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell — Rite of the Dragoncaller

Banner of Kinship - As this artifact enters — Banner of Kinship

Valkyrie's Call - Whenever a nontoken — Valkyrie’s Call

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New Cards/Reprints Ratio

New: 133 Reprint: 136

Foundations is intended to be reprinted and released annually over that period. The set is approximately 50% reprints and 50% new cards (133/136), which are designed to be similarly straightforward. They are aimed to have resonance, flavor, and top-down designs to create maximum understandability for new players.

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Mechanics found in the set Foundations

Flashback – You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.
Threshold – Whenever this creature attacks, if there are seven or more cards in your graveyard, this creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.
Prowess – Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Raid – At the beginning of your end step, if you attacked this turn, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token.

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What Do People Think of the New Set Foundations?

On Reddit, the MTG community has been abuzz with reactions. One user, u/CardSlinger92, expressed their enthusiasm: “Foundations feels like a breath of fresh air. The new mechanics are intriguing without being overly complex.” However, not everyone shares this sentiment. u/OldSchoolMage commented, “I’m worried about power creep. Some of these new cards seem a bit too strong for the current meta.”

Twitter has been equally active with players sharing their quick takes. @MTGPro tweeted, “Just cracked my first Foundations pack. The artwork is stunning! Kudos to the design team for raising the bar yet again.” On the other hand, @BudgetMTGPlayer expressed concerns about accessibility: “These new chase rares are going to be impossible to get without breaking the bank. #MTGFoundations”

The official Magic: The Gathering forums have seen more in-depth discussions. Forum user SpellslingerSupreme wrote a detailed post analyzing the set’s impact on various formats: “Foundations introduces some interesting options for Commander players. The new legendary creatures open up fresh archetypes that I’m excited to build around.” Another user, DraftMaster101, focused on the Limited environment: “The draft experience feels balanced. There’s a good mix of strategies, and I appreciate how the common and uncommon cards support multiple archetypes.”

Feedback from local game stores provides a glimpse into the grassroots reception of Foundations. Sarah, a store owner in Seattle, shared: “Our pre-release event was packed! Players were really excited to get their hands on the new cards. I overheard a lot of positive chatter about the set’s flavor and how it ties into the broader MTG storyline.”

However, not all local feedback has been positive. Tom, a regular at a Chicago game store, voiced his concerns: “Some of my friends are feeling a bit of product fatigue. With so many sets coming out, it’s hard to keep up. Foundations looks cool, but it’s coming on the heels of several other releases.”

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