"Dragonstorm Unveiled: 5 New Tarkir Cards Revealed"

While Magic: The Gathering has been making waves with its high-profile crossovers like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man, the next set in the pipeline, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is set to make its own mark by revisiting the iconic plane of Tarkir. We're thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at five cards that are likely to be hot picks at the draft table next month. The expansion is now available for preorder on Amazon, so don't miss out on getting your hands on these exciting new additions.

**Flip through the gallery below to explore all 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

6 ImagesThese five cards form what's known as a "cycle," each belonging to one of Magic's colors and sharing common design elements. Specifically, these are low-cost, common-rarity creatures that not only tie into one of Tarkir's three-color clans but also enable you to convert mana into a color from that clan.

"Three-color limited environments require extensive mana fixing across all rarities," explains Wizards of the Coast Senior Game Designer Adam Prosak. "Our goal was to make mana fixing accessible to many decks, so we crafted numerous designs to address mana issues. These creatures are particularly useful as they allow players to advance on the board while simultaneously developing their mana—unlike other solutions like tapped lands, which only provide mana and can put you at a disadvantage."

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0$44.99 at AmazonSenior Worldbuilding Designer Lauren Bond highlights that while the mechanical aspect was the initial focus for this cycle, common cards often serve as a canvas to depict the world of a set. In Tarkir: Dragonstorm, these cards showcase the evolution of the clans since their last appearance. "From the passionate, action-oriented Jeskai monks to the Temur's Whisper magic, the Sultai's Nagas as jungle guardians and avengers, the Mardu's military prowess with supporting roles (and the diversity of dragons), to the Abzan clerics working to regrow lost kin trees," Bond explains.

One point of criticism for recent Magic sets has been an over-reliance on tropes or thematic gimmicks, even when revisiting past planes. However, Tarkir: Dragonstorm distinguishes itself with a more straightforward approach to revisiting Tarkir. Senior Worldbuilding Art Director Forrest Schehl acknowledges the importance of such feedback to Wizards of the Coast. He notes, "The top-level pitch for Tarkir was established well before the release of Murders at Karlov Manor and subsequent sets, and it remained unchanged. Our aim was to integrate Dragons and Clans in a fresh way, emphasizing the Dragonstorms that define the plane. Lauren and I felt the pressure to get it right from the start, and we were committed to crafting the next chapter of this beloved plane with authenticity and substance."

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