All new themes? What all new themes? What is Shadowmoor block about? If you read the rumor sites, there are a few popular theories. The most commonly believed theory is that Shadowmoor is a graveyard-based set. Future Sight, after all, sent some strong messages that we would be visiting graveyard mechanics again. And we will, just not yet. Another popular theory is that Shadowmoor is an artifact-themed block. Once again, Future Sight put out some hints in that direction. Something else we plan to explore in the upcoming years, but not this year. So what block theme are we going to revisit and improve upon? None. The block theme for Shadowmoor is one we've never done before. (The set will, by the way, have not one but two timeshifted Future Sight cards in it.)
But wait, you say, you've seen some of the material we've put out to entice retailers to purchase Shadowmoor. In it, it claims "a popular mechanic returns." And it does. Although I should point out that a mechanic is not necessarily the same thing as a keyword mechanic. Nowhere does it say that a keyword mechanic returns. Of course, nowhere does it say that the returning mechanic isn't a keyword mechanic (I enjoy expanding the potential space to allow more discussion on the rumor boards). Also, when we say "popular," what do we mean? We do a lot of market research. This mechanic is something that has tested highly in our research. (By the way, this is a great reason to answer surveys that pop up on magicthegathering.com—we really do listen to what they say.)
Enough about what I can't say. What can I say? The returning mechanic is at the heart of Shadowmoor, but it's being used in some all new ways. I guarantee when you sit down at the Shadowmoor Prerelease that you'll be forced to make decisions that you've never had to make before. Also, the set plays into the duality theme between Lorwyn and Shadowmoor blocks, both in the art and the mechanics. (Yes, it is both synergistic and opposite at the same time.) Finally, I am going to make the bold statement that in my opinion the Shadowmoor / Shadowmoor / Eventide draft environment is going to be the most dynamic thing you have ever seen.
Donc en gros : Shadowmoor n'est PAS un bloc Artefact, n'est PAS un bloc sur le cimetière, n'est PAS un bloc tribal, mais serait un bloc avec un thème totalement nouveau (enfin faut s'en méfier...)
Mais bizarrement, il y aurait une mécanique/une capa populaire qui reviendrait. Tout comme deux cartes "futureshiftés" de Vision de l'Avenir. Et ce sera les mêmes tribus qu'en Lorwyn...
[Spéculation perso]Je pense AMHA que ce sera un bloc basé sur les capas. Si on regarde les cartes de FS, je pense que c'est
Indolent brumeprairie et
Archer de Sylvépine qui reviendront. Et là, je penserais que le nombre de créas avec la portée ou la vigilance comptera. Enfin, tout ceci n'est que de la [/Spéculation perso]
Source : magicthegathering.com
Bonsoir.
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