While Magic: The Gathering's high-profile crossovers with the likes of Final Fantasy and Spider-Man have been grabbing headlines, the upcoming set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is poised to captivate fans by returning to the beloved plane of Tarkir. We're excited to offer an exclusive first look at five cards that are likely to dominate the draft tables next month. The expansion is now available for preorder on Amazon, promising a thrilling return to Magic's own universe.

**Flip through the gallery below to see all five cards**, and continue reading for insights from Wizards of the Coast on their design and the overarching theme of the set.

Magic: The Gathering - 5 New Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm

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These five cards form a "cycle," each sharing common design elements across Magic's color spectrum. They are all affordable, common-rarity creatures, featuring an ability linked to one of Tarkir's three-color clans, alongside another that converts mana into a color from that clan.

“Three-color limited environments require robust mana fixing at all rarities,” explains Wizards of the Coast Senior Game Designer Adam Prosak. “Our goal was to ensure that a wide variety of decks could access mana fixing, so we developed numerous designs focused on addressing mana issues. These creatures not only help develop your mana but also contribute to your board presence, unlike tapped lands which only provide mana and can set you back in the game.”

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Senior Worldbuilding Designer Lauren Bond emphasizes that while the mechanical design of this cycle was a priority, common cards are often utilized to reflect the world of a set. In Tarkir: Dragonstorm, these cards highlight the evolution of the clans since their last appearance. “We showcase the passionate, action-oriented Jeskai monks, the Temur's use of Whispers magic, the protective and avenging Naga of the Sultai in the jungle, the Mardu's military prowess with a range of roles and dragon forms, and the Abzan clerics regrowing the lost kin trees,” Bond explains.

One critique of recent Magic sets has been an overreliance on thematic gimmicks, even when revisiting established planes. Tarkir: Dragonstorm stands out with its direct approach to returning to Tarkir. Senior Worldbuilding Art Director Forrest Schehl acknowledges the importance of such feedback to Wizards of the Coast but clarifies that “the top-level pitch for Tarkir was established well before the release of Murders at Karlov Manor and subsequent sets, and it remained unchanged.”

“Our vision was to blend Dragons and Clans in a novel way for Tarkir, with Dragonstorms playing a pivotal role in shaping our approach to this 'return-to'. Lauren and I felt the pressure to do it justice from the outset, aiming to authentically expand on this cherished plane,” Schehl adds.

Tarkir: Dragonstorm is available for preorder now, with the set slated for release in both physical and digital formats on April 11. In-store prerelease events will commence on April 4. Dive deeper into the world of Tarkir with our full interview featuring Wizards of the Coast's Adam Prosak, Lauren Bond, and Forrest Schehl.