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Pre-release events for this upcoming MTG set, Lorwyn Eclipsed, will start on Jan. 16. While the full spoiler season is slated to start on Jan. 5, head creator Mark Rosewater has once again shared a lengthy list of gameplay hints before time.

A In-depth Dive into the Key Teasers

Within the numerous hints, a few stand out. The set will feature a "permanent that searches every round." This effect likely indicates a creature that allows a you to look through their library each upkeep for a certain card, potentially under certain restrictions.

It could be something as simple as finding a basic land every turn, or a more dynamic like a search effect that scales based on a creature's power.

He also mentioned a new piece that duplicates abilities that trigger. This is possibly linked to Kirol, Attentive First-Year, a creature that, for the cost of two untapped creatures, can replicate a triggered ability once per turn.

A further notable reveal concerns rules text that will "counter all spells your opponents control." While its phrasing is somewhat ambiguous, it suggests an extremely powerful ability capable of addressing multiple castings simultaneously.

Mechanics Centered Around Stats

The set will also feature cards that reference "the difference between its power and toughness." With creatures with power/toughness splits like 1/3 or 3/1, this mechanic could prove very relevant.

• Additionally, a card is set to enter the battlefield with six -1/-1 counters on it, highlighting a return of this signature counter type from the first Lorwyn era.
• Another teaser includes the phrase "if this is the third time this effect has resolved this round," suggesting a design that tracks multiple triggers.

Creature Type Emphasis and Lore Implications

An intriguing story reveal involves a legendary card with the type line: "Legendary Creature – Elf Faerie Noble." Given the historic tension among Elves and the Faerie race on this plane, this combined identity hints at a major story event.

Rosewater also confirmed the core 8 tribes featured in the set: Elemental, Elf, Faerie, Giant, Goblin, Kithkin, Merfolk, and Treefolk. This confirms a heavy tribal focus for the set.

Late in the rundown, Rosewater names "Bark of Doran," likely a nod to the famous Treefolk, suggesting a renewed focus on the interplay of attack and defense.

Additional Notable Details

Beyond these headline teasers, the expansion will include:

1. A number of reprinted "kindred" spells that support specific tribes.
2. A broad variety of keyword counters, including charge, dream, flying, first strike, indestructible, and lifelink.
3. The reappearance of a ability first introduced in 2025.
4. Multiple token generators, ranging from 1/1 Faerie Faeries to a 3/4 green token.

Card Name Teasers and Conclusion

Lastly, the designer teased several titles, including Mirrorform, Moonshadow, Gilt-Leaf’s Embrace, and Chaos Spewer. These provide preliminary clues into the set's story directions and serve as nods to familiar elements from the plane's history.

All told, Lorwyn Eclipsed is not only a homecoming to a fan-favorite setting but also a challenge to see if contemporary Magic can embrace the distinctive weirdness that defined the original Lorwyn sets so memorable.