Happy Monday MTG peeps,
The inaugural first episode of Access Magic went up today and as promised by Mark Rosewater and Jimmy Wong, we were treated to the first Magic: the Gathering Eldritch Moon spoiler. The video not only contained a preview card but also the Eldritch Moon video trailer. If you want to just watch the Eldritch Moon Trailer only, click on over here.
Here it is now in full -
As many had suspected (we did - check here), Wizards of the Coast has this big-arse'd tentacled freak (properly named Emrakul, the Promised End) pop up on Innistrad. I imagine if The Hanweir Chronicle had a video interview with the denizens of that Plane, it would sound a lot like Antoine Dobson's 'hide yo kids' messaging.
Anywhoos, here are the crit stats for the big fella -
Emrakul, the Promised End, 13It's a good card, likely to be enjoyed by Standard and Commander players alike. Some were hoping for a lot more, such as hexproof or indestructibility, but we are just fine as is. This thing can come out early with a delirium-like ability to shave a bit off your casting cost. Should it land on the game table without being countered, then the opponent's very next turn is nerf'd. The flying, trample and 'protection from instants' all add up to rather admirable abilities as well. We suggest you pick up cards such as Clip Wings and Stasis Snare before all the copies are purchased at your local gaming store.
Legendary Creature - Eldrazi
Emrakul, the Promised End costs 1 less to cast for each card type among cards in your graveyard.
When you cast Emrakul, you gain control of target opponent during that player's next turn. After that turn, that player takes an extra turn.
Flying, trample, protection from instants
An enigma as vexing as life itself.
illus. Jaime Jones # 006/205
13/13
Wrapping up, we also suggest you pop on over to the mothersite, if you have not already done that, and read Kim Kreines Magic Story - 'Emrakul Rises' to coincide with today's Eldritch Moon preview.
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2 comments:
Clip Wings won't be effective against the new Eldrazi, as it is an instant.
It will, if it's the only flying creature your opponent controls. It doesn't target the creature or deal damage to it. On the other hand, if they are tapped out, you can just cast it on "yourself" while controlling his turn.
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