Eventide Speculation

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We should start seeing some leaks for the next Eventide set soon. The expected release date for this second (and last) set in Shadowmoor is July 25, 2008.


Here is what we know so far . . .





As the shadows lengthen, even more bizarre creatures slink out of Shadowmoor's gloom! The second and final set in the Shadowmoor block, Eventide expands on the popular 'Hybrid Mana Cost' mechanic, and introduces new mechanics that compliment the themes originally introduced in Shadowmoor.


This black-bordered, 180-card expansion is introduced in five unique, 60-card theme decks offered in 12-count displays, 15-card boosters packed in 36-count displays, and Fat Packs containing eight boosters, one lifecounter, one player's guide, a 40-card land pack, one pro-player card, and a card box. Eventide is the second and final set in the Shadowmoor block The setting for Eventide is the dark world of Shadowmoor, with even more twisted and bizarre creatures than before. Eventide expands on the popular “Hybrid Mana Cost” mechanic, and introduces new mechanics that compliment the themes introduced in Shadowmoor.

Organized Play
Worldwide Pre-release Tournaments - July 12th, 2008
Worldwide Launch Parties - July 26th, 2008
Eventide cards are legal in Constructed OP events immediately upon release (July 25th, 2008).

Look for advertising to start within a few short weeks.


I have been reading some Eventide speculations floating around the web regarding the possible use 'enemy hybrid' in this new set. If true, players can expect to see the following colour pairings in hybrid cards -> White/Black, Blue/Red, Black/Green, Red/White and Green/Blue.

This speculation seems to be a titch far-fetched given the limited number of cards within the Shadowmoor mini-block but then perhaps lead-designed Mark Rosewater is trying to tell us something ? ?


One sure bet is to expect a lot more -1/-1 counters flying across the table.

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