#mtg speculation

[pxper-cranes]

Something something what if for our return to arcavios during the *dragonstorm arc* the elder dragons of Tarkir try to invade other planes and the elder dragons of Arcavios are forced to fight against them? Based on colour combos, the strixhaven dragons would fight the tarkir lords based on the missing colours from the clans they took over

For example

- Ojutai (Jeskai) vs Beledros (Witherbloom)

- Silumgar (Sultai) vs Velomachus (Lorehold)

- Kolaghan (Mardu) vs Tazanir (Quandrix)

- Dromoka (Abzan) vs Galazeth (Prismari)

- Atarka (Temur) vs Shadrix (Silvarquill)

Honestly i wish it was a block formula to have one set on tarkir, one on arcavios and the final one being the end confrontation. Itd be funny if the strixhaven founders weaponised their students to fight to liberate Tarkir for extra credit or something and this could be a place to see Liliana again because im getting withdrawals

[nekogirltail]

Magic Set Speculation: Bloomburrow and Creature Types

So Bloomburrow is the set I'm most excited about this year and I saw someone on Reddit speculating about what sort of creature types we might see, so I chimed in on there with my speculation... but honestly I'm proud enough of my post that I'm copying it over here, partially in hopes of seeing what people over here think (well, with some tweaks to work better on here):

What we know for certain:

-the one piece of key art we've gotten shows a Mouse facing off against a giant fiery Wolf (perhaps it'll be an Elemental Wolf) There's also a firefly in the shot, so there might be some kind of Insect presence, although likely not major as per Mark Rosewater's comment on Blogatog here

-we've gotten another piece of art work showing a Squirrel using necromancy

-this WPN page specifically mentions Squirrels, Rats, Frogs and Rabbits

-this one borders on speculation, but I'm like 90% certain Tunnel Tipster from MKM is an Omenpath traveler from Bloomburrow. Ravnica does not have Mole people like that.

What we can speculate:

-Eldraine sure did give us several random Otters for no apparent reason, and also Bramble Familiar being a Raccoon stands out, as well as Ixalan's scientifically accurate classification of Coati Scavenger. Mark has spoken about how the Rats and Mice in Eldraine were a plant for Bloomburrow, so it's safe to say that they might not be the only ones.

-I've never actually read Redwall but I knew a guy who did, so as far as already existing Magic creature types, I think Badger, Ferret and/or Sable, Lizard, and Turtle are likely candidates for the more anthropomorphic creatures on the plane

-likewise, I can easily see Birds, Snakes, Foxes, and Cats taking on some kind of role, possibly similar to the fiery wolf we saw...and perhaps Bats as well

-as far as possible candidates for new creature types, I think Weasel and Hedgehog would be neat

[leafdrake-haven]

OK so based off the one picture

We know that Kolaghan gets compleated. I wonder how that will go with the dragon tempests and her flight in general. After she is compleated, will the tempests that make her brood make compleated dragons or are they completely unaffected by the dragon lords condition. If they aren’t connected at all, will her flight follow her or fight against her?

We see Atarka and Ojutai brood dragons fighting her and maaaaaybe Dromoka dragons? (The ones back and to the left are harder to see). Does that mean those two (three?) dragon clans are safe thus far?

OR maybe all 5 dragon lords get compleated and the humanoids and dragon broods finally work together as equals to topple their former dragon lords? That could be tasty and a way to get the khans and dragons scenario I always hope for for Tarkir. We’ve already got humanoids riding the dragons which previously I don’t think happened often (with except maybe the Ojutai and Dromoka, but definitely not the Atarka which we’re seeing now)

Anyway just some Tarkir rambling cause even if this isn’t necessarily how I wanted to revisit the plane, if it’s what I’m getting I’m gonna speculate about it 👀

[flavoracle]

I haven’t read any Magic story since the “War of the Spark” novel. (It was a really big letdown.) But I have to know, did we ever find out who the Raven Man is?!

Can any of my fellow Vorthos help fill me in on this?

[pepperstrawberry]

Nostalgia...

So, I got two screen. I got a folder on my desktop called ‘wallpapers’ full of magic arts, and my display is set to ‘slideshow’. Folks that have been on my streams will probably know this (side note: streams are currently on hiatus. got some stuff behind the scenes to sort out first, including a patreon before that may deadline bs)... Anyhoo, I’m sitting here with Tumblr and youtube going on the left screen, and I haven’t opened anything on my main screen just yet, so have been seeing neat art passing by, and among them was this:

And I am transported back nearly 2 years and I would so love to send my conciousness back to the past me of that time. So many things I would do differently. But also, just all the memories, the fun. I generally liked that christmas (if I recall, I -think- that was the first chirstmas that me and @silvercrossfox started to officially be a couple... that or the year before? It’s been a few years XD, but I do know christmas is our official anniversary of that)

I’m not saying now isn’t good, it’s just the vibes lately are definately different and I miss the vibes of Kaladesh. Also I miss seeing Nissa and Chandra side by side like this. Up till Amonkhet, just about any set Nissa appeared, so did Chandra. X3 I real miss it so much

Like...

So many times together. X3 It was a fun time. I did my first magic fan arts during that time.

And even the Kaladesh set symbol was just something I loved seeing. Just in general, and especially in the mythic orange (not for the cards per se, I mean literally I love the way the Mythic Kaladesh symbol looks and feels)

I was in a transition to a new job at the time too. Of course, that would end in a bad summer, but still, at the time, there was so much hope, despite some obvious world issues going on.

*sign*

Nostalgia can be rough though. If we get caught up in it too much, we fail to move forward, so see what we have going on now and coming soon...

Oh... wait...

X3

Gruulfriends can cost GRG

... also, why yes, this nostalgia post doubled as an excuse to finally get around to doing the silly meme (also I’m mostly joking, I have zero clue of the is any chemistry between all three together or not yet)

[tanknspank]

Who is the mystery female planeswalker?

My theory:

I note similarities in colour palettes, the motif of flowing fabrics, and the fact that Elspeth returning is a major request and War of the Spark (which is probably a reference to the fact that the major participants have sparks, not the fight is over a singular spark) is a great place to make a dramatic return. The following set could be a prequel, explaining her escape from the Underworld. 

[fresh-prince-of-beleren]

Possible Legendary Wall in Dominaria? 

Art by Jason Felix, posted in today’s Making Magic article by Mark Rosewater.

[mtlmrk]

Waaaaay early Ravnica Spec

Rav 3-1 Boros, Dimir, Golgari, Izzet, Selesnya - The four guilds from original Ravnica plus Almost everybody who plays magic self insert guild.

Rav 3-2 Simic, Gruul, Azorius, Orzhov And Rakdos. That already makes me think of a mean aggressive draft.

If they do something we haven’t seen befor for part three, I think we’re looking at a 4 Color subtheme for part three. Each guild from part 1pairs up with one from part 2 to form a 4 Color alliance.

Boros and Simic have the least reasons to be together outside of them design wise being maybe two of the sorest sticking points. Maybe. This one is tenuous. But also probably the closest Ravnica might have to Dinoriders.

Dimir And Gruul- The two outcasts. The guild that doesn’t exist and the guild that doesn’t count. in the confusion maybe they band together to carve out a place for their own. Also if taken at face value, these are the easiest called pro Bolas factions. Both are fairly mercenary.

Azorius And Golgari - Jace x Vraska writ Large.

Izzet And Orzhov - Niv Mizzet And Taysa Karlov are arguably the two most influential Ravnicans there are and have driven their plane the most. If there was two people who would be for the return to some sort of status quo it would be these two. Also a good candidate for Pro Bolas up until a backstab.

Selesnya And Rakdos - The lowkey scariest one. The two cults. Selesnya has the numbers and the fanaticism, Rakdos has the ride or die suicide mentality . WG good stuff with BR removal - Oshitson. Surprise Pro Bolas candidate or like basically the Russians in WW2 in terms of tide turning and how they turn it (big attrition).

I don’t know how I feel about three sets in Ravnica.