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Pre-release events for the upcoming MTG set, Lorwyn Eclipsed, will begin on Jan. 16. While the full preview period is scheduled to start on January 5, lead designer Maro Rosewater has once again disclosed a long rundown of gameplay details before time.

An Deep Look into the Key Teasers

Among the many teasers, several stand out. The set will feature a "permanent that tutors every round." This effect probably indicates a enchantment that enables a you to look through their deck every turn for a specific card, possibly with certain restrictions.

This might be something as modest as searching for a land card every turn, or a more powerful like a tutor that grows based on a board state.

Rosewater also teased a fresh card that duplicates abilities that trigger. This card is possibly associated with a revealed character, a creature that, by tapping a pair of untapped creatures, can copy a ability once per turn.

Another notable reveal involves an ability that will "counter all instants and sorceries your opponents control." Although its phrasing is somewhat unclear, it implies an extremely powerful effect capable of addressing numerous castings simultaneously.

Gameplay Centered Around Power and Toughness

The set will further include cards that utilize "the difference between its power and toughness." For cards having power/toughness splits like 1/3 or 3/1, this concept could become very meaningful.

• Additionally, a card will enter the battlefield with six -1/-1 counters on it, signaling a comeback of this signature debuff type from the original Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block.
• One more teaser mentions the wording "if this is the third time this ability has triggered this round," suggesting a design that tracks multiple triggers.

Creature Type Focus and Lore Hints

An intriguing story teaser is a creature with the type line: "Legendary Creature – Elf Faerie Noble." Given the established conflict among the Elf race and Faeries on this plane, this hybrid identity hints at a significant story development.

The lead designer also stated the core eight tribes featured in the set: Elemental, Elf, Faerie, Giant, Goblin, Kithkin, Merfolk, and Treefolk. This reiterates a strong tribal theme for the set.

Toward the end in the rundown, he mentions "Bark of Doran," probably a reference to the famous Treefolk, hinting at a renewed focus on the interplay of attack and toughness.

Other Interesting Points

In addition to these headline mechanics, the expansion will include:

1. A number of returning "kindred" spells that support specific creature types.
2. A broad variety of keyword counters, such as charge, dream, flying, first strike, indestructible, and lifelink.
3. The return of a keyword first introduced earlier in 2025.
4. Various creature token producers, including 1/1 Faerie Faeries to a 3/4 green Treefolk.

Card Name Name Teasers and Conclusion

Finally, Rosewater teased several titles, including Mirrorform, Moonshadow, Gilt-Leaf’s Embrace, and Chaos Spewer. These names provide preliminary glimpses into the set's story directions and are nods to familiar concepts from the plane's history.

In summary, Lorwyn Eclipsed isn't just a return to a fan-favorite setting but also a challenge to see if contemporary Magic: The Gathering is able to embrace the distinctive complexities that defined the original Lorwyn sets so special.