5 New Tarkir Cards Revealed: Dragonstorm Set in Magic: The Gathering

While the buzz around Magic: The Gathering's high-profile crossovers with franchises like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man continues to capture the community's attention, the next set in the series, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is poised to bring fans back to the beloved plane of Tarkir. We're thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at five cards that are expected to be game-changers at draft tables next month. The expansion is now available for preorder on Amazon, so don't miss out on securing your copy.

Explore the gallery below to get a closer look at these five cards, and continue reading for insights from Wizards of the Coast on their design and the overarching vision for the set.

Magic: The Gathering - 5 New Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm

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These five cards form a cohesive "cycle," each belonging to one of Magic's colors, yet sharing common design elements. They are all affordable, common-rarity creatures with abilities linked to one of Tarkir's three-color clans, and a feature that converts mana into a color associated with that clan.

Wizards of the Coast Senior Game Designer Adam Prosak explains, "Three-color limited environments require substantial mana fixing across all rarities. Our goal was to ensure many decks could easily access mana fixing, so we crafted several designs to address this. These creatures not only contribute to your board presence but also help develop your mana, offering a strategic advantage over other designs like tapped lands, which solely focus on mana and can cause you to fall behind."

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Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Abzan Armor

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Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Jeskai Striker

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Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Mardu Surge

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Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck - Temur Roar

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Senior Worldbuilding Designer Lauren Bond highlights the dual focus on mechanics and storytelling within this cycle, noting, "Common cards are a fantastic avenue to showcase the world of our sets. In Tarkir: Dragonstorm, we delve into how these clans have evolved since their last appearance. From the action-oriented Jeskai monks to the mystical Temur Whispers, the protective Sultai Nagas, the versatile Mardu military, and the restorative Abzan clerics, each card reflects the rich tapestry of Tarkir's cultures."

Recent Magic sets have faced critiques regarding their reliance on thematic gimmicks, even when revisiting familiar planes. Tarkir: Dragonstorm, however, stands out with its authentic and straightforward approach to returning to Tarkir. Senior Worldbuilding Art Director Forrest Schehl shares, "The feedback we receive is crucial to us at Wizards of the Coast. However, our vision for Tarkir was set long before the release of Murders at Karlov Manor and subsequent sets. Our aim was to blend Dragons and Clans in a novel way, with Dragonstorms at the heart of our design. From the start, Lauren and I felt the weight of responsibility to craft the next chapter of Tarkir with genuine authenticity."

Tarkir: Dragonstorm is available for preorder now, with a scheduled release on April 11 for both physical and digital formats. In-store prerelease events will begin on April 4. Dive deeper into the world of Tarkir with our full interview featuring Wizards of the Coast's Adam Prosak, Lauren Bond, and Forrest Schehl.