MTG AVR Panel

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Happy Sunday MTG peeps,

If you missed our last post, we suggest you check out the Avacyn Restored spoilers before moving onto today's content.  Sill here ?  Good - here is a brief summary of some items of interest that the Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East provided on  Saturday. The panel kicked off previews for Avacyn Restored and featured senior creative designer Brady Dommermuth, development manager and Pro Tour Hall of Famer David Humpherys, developer Dave Guskin, and brand manager Paul Levy. Avacyn Restored card previews begin at DailyMTG.com at midnight tonight !

Avacyn Restored new and returning Mechanics include Undying, Soulbond, and Miracle.

Cards with new 'Miracle' mechanics such as Thunderous Wrath allow you to cast that card for its Miracle cost when you draw it if it’s the first card you drew that turn.  Cards with the 'Miracle' mechancic have a new frame treatment to assist players by reminding them to reveal it when they draw that card.  This mechanic may be found in all colours except for black.

Another new Avacyn Restored mechanic is ‘Soulbound’.  Cards with this mechanic, such as Silverblade Paladin, allow you may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters the battlefield. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them and provide the effect as stated on the card, where in the case of Silverblade Paladin provides double strike for both creatures.  

Avacyn Restored Angel Theme
There is an Angel theme in the set but these are not limited to white as we see the the green / white multicolour angel Sigarda, Host of Herons.  Some angels are 'warrior like', while others may be 'rogue like'.  Avacyn Restored's host of newly empowered angels are organised under a 'Legendary Messenger' into three flights.  These 'flights' of angels are rumoured to be 'Alabaster', 'Azure', and 'Jade', while Demons, Devils, and other dark creatures are confined to black and red.

Also of note -
There was an announcement that this fall's expansion set would be 'Return to Ravinca'.  The first Ravinca was a much loved set with most MTG fans.


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Lastly,Preorder assorted Avacyn card lots at MTG Mint Card - This is the last chance for the early bird discount for the Avacyn Restored uncommon & common card sets.

For as low as $39.99, you can save a bundle.
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AVR Spoiler 1

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Happy Saturday evening folks,


There have been loads of things discussed and revealed at the Magic the Gathering Panel this evening at the PAX East event.  For now, we will just get to the juicy parts we know you all have been waiting for - the Avacyn Restored spoilers - 

Restoration Angel, 3W
Creature - Angel, Rare
Flash
Flying
When Restoration Angel enters the battlefield, you may exile target non-Angel creature you control, then return that creature to the battlefield under your control.
3/4

Silverblade Paladin, 1WW
Creature - Human Knight, Rare
Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters the battlefield. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.)
As long as Silverblade Paladin is paired with another creature, both creatures have double strike.
2/2

Demonlord of Ashmouth, 2BB, Uncommon
Creature - Demon
Flying
When Demonlord of Ashmouth enters the battlefield, exile it unless you sacrifice a creature.
Undying
5/4

Thunderous Wrath, 4RR
Instant, Uncommon
Thunderous Wrath deals 5 damage to target creature or player.
Miracle {R} (You may cast this card for its miracle cost when you draw it if it's the first card you drew this turn.)


Sigarda, Host of Herons, 2GWW
Legendary Creature - Angel, Rare
Flying, hexproof
Spells and abilities your opponents control can't cause you to sacrifice permanents.
5/5
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So what do we have ?
Looks like two new keywords -

'Miracle' - You may cast this card for its miracle cost when you draw it if it's the first card you drew this turn
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'Soulbound' - You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters the battlefield. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.

More to come - stay tuned!
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PAX East Magic 2013

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Happy Saturday MTG peeps,

We hope you are having a Happy Easter weekend so far.  If you are anywhere near Boston, Massachusetts and happen to be a regular reader of the MTG Realm blog, then chances are you are attending the PAX East (Penny Arcade) Gaming exposition.  This year's exposition, Wizards of the Coast is making a splash with their gaming line-ups which should also catch the attention of Magic the Gathering fans.  


At 4:30 p.m. today, the Magic the Gathering panel will start featuring presentations, announcement, a question and answer session and most importantly - Avacyn Restored spoilers.  Stay tuned for another post this evening or early tomorrow reviewing all the news.

For this post, we wanted to cover off the multitude of hints dropped by Wizards for the upcoming Magic 2013 Core Set.  From the swag provided to PAX East attendees, Boot displays, and video screen promos, there is little doubt that there is a significant chance that Nicol Bolas may be making a debut in this set.  
 

There is still a chance that this Elder Dragon will only be seen in the Duels of the Planeswalker digital game 'Magic 2013' but quite a few fans are are thinking that Bolas will also make it into cardboard print too.  From one screen shot at PAX East, there appears to be SIX Planeswalkers - Nicol Bolas AND perhaps the five 'Walkers from the last set.  Only time will tell.

 

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