Magic Remastered Journeys: Ravnica and Innistrad in the Spotlight
Magic enthusiasts, buckle up, as Wizards of the Coast has unveiled exciting news at Gen Con 2023, including release plans stretching until 2026! Particularly thrilling are the two upcoming Remastered sets: Ravnica Remastered arriving in January 2024, followed by Innistrad Remastered in early 2025.
Past: A Brief History of Remastered Sets
Until 2017, Wizards released sets in blocks, comprising consecutive sets with a shared narrative and theme. Remastered sets consolidate these blocks into a single release containing the most powerful and iconic cards. Originally digital, Remastered sets made their tabletop debut in 2021 with Time Spiral Remastered and later with Dominaria Remastered.
Present: What to Expect from Ravnica and Innistrad Remastered?
The beloved planes Ravnica and Innistrad undergo remastering to reprint sought-after cards and make them more accessible to a broader player base. Ravnica Remastered focuses on the original Ravnica block (Ravnica: City of Guilds, Guildpact, Dissension) with a bonus sheet for retro-frame cards, including Hallowed Fountain and Arclight Phoenix.
While Innistrad Remastered is shrouded in mystery, it will follow the Dominaria Remastered model, featuring cards from various visits to the Innistrad plane. Retro-frame reprints are likely, and the thematic design remains speculative for now.
Future: What Else Needs a Remaster?
Examining the release schedule until 2025 suggests another remaster set in 2026. Potential candidates could include Mirrodin Remastered, Zendikar Remastered, and Tarkir Remastered. Mirrodin boasts coveted artifacts like Chrome Mox and Mox Opal, while Tarkir introduced iconic cards such as Collected Company and the fetch lands.
Zendikar Remastered emerges as a favorite, being the most popular of the three planes, with a wealth of iconic cards from the original Zendikar blocks and Zendikar Rising. With a retro-frame theme focusing on non-basic lands, it could pay homage to the crucial role of lands in Zendikar.
The future holds exciting remastering adventures for Magic players. Let's eagerly anticipate the arrival of Ravnica Remastered, bringing the magic of these legendary planes back to life!
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