Magic: The Gathering has been around in nerd circles long enough to know that when it's time to break the news, every detail matters. So in preparation for their upcoming set Zendikar Rising, the Wizards of the Coast game dropped information not only digging deep into the new cards, but collaborations with brands like K-Swiss and The Walking Dead, news on a mobile version of its hit online game MTG Arena, and more — like all the new sets for 2021. They're tapping everything for this release — let's hope there's no blue counters waiting on the other side.
First was a look at the new cards coming later this month. With new Planeswalkers and gameplay mechanics (either returning like Kicker and Landfall or entirely new like Party and Modal Double-Faced Cards), the set has plenty to keep things fresh for longtime players. While the card reveals took place on the MtG's Twitch channel, there was one saved for the official cinematic trailer.
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