BNG, JIN Preview - Heroic Path + XENAGOS GOD ART + ELVISH MYSTIC as Februrary 2014 FNM Promo

While we are all aware of Xenagos, the Reveler (which I actually like since not only is he a slightly affordable planeswalker, but it reminds me about the good ol' days of beast decks in the Onslaught block) as a planeswalker, the mothership has also revealed new artworks for him. This also serves as a sneak peek of what the remaining two sets, Born of the Gods and Journey into Nyx, of the Theros Block has in store for us. And yes, his GOD VERSION. Not only is he looking like being born from a mountain, you can also clearly see that he's in battle against Ajani and Elspeth. What is Ajani doing there? We'll find out soon enough.

Xenagos God Art (Born of the Gods)

Xenagos God Art (Journey into Nyx)

A planeswalker turned god? Yes? No?
It's that time of the Theros block again wherein players going to the prerelease tournaments must choose their heroic path based on their favourite mana colour.

For Born of the Gods, each color represents:
WHITE - Destined to Lead
BLUE - Destined to Outwit
BLACK - Destined to Dominate
RED - Destined to Conquer
GREEN - Destined to Thrive

And, according to MTG Realm, each "seeded" PR pack will have the following:
- 1 Seeder booster pack
- The (traditional) Premium Foil PR Promo Card
- 1 Activity Card
- 1 Spindown Life Counter
- 1 Welcome Letter
- 1 Hero Card
- 2 Born of the Gods Booster Packs
- 3 Theros Booster Packs



Coming in from the mothership, it looks like the good ol' elves are at it again to get the spotlight as the FNM prize for February next year. Elvish Mystic is of course the long-lost twin brother of Llanowar Elves. So what do you guys think of the art? I actually like the both of them. The FNM version seems like the more "mana-giving" between them though, and he really looks like a 1/1. I can imagine the original version's illustration as a 2/1 or even a 2/2. Anyway, here is the full illustration of the FNM version of Elvish Mystic by Winona Nelson:



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BNG: Game Day Challenge "BATTLE THE HORDE" + Foil Promo KARAMETRA'S ACOLYTE + WARLEADER'S HELIX as January 2014 FNM Promo

According to the mothership, the sixth challenge on the Hero's Path is to "BATTLE THE HORDE". Who didn't enjoy that hydra challenge for the Theros Game Day? The Born of the Gods Game Day will be next year from March 1-2. So get yourself (and your money) ready to fight the horde! Also, we hope that you will have fun with the hero cards you will be getting.

Ready to purchase this year's Holiday Gift Box? Worry not, since this sweet foil is enough to be the reason for you buying it. The art definitely does not disappoint compared to the original version. I could see this card in mana ramp, though it won't go well with an Elfball deck because it is a human druid, In addition, if you've ever wondered what exactly an acolyte is in the real world, here's a summary:

"In many Christian denominations, an acolyte is anyone who performs ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles. In others, the term is used for one who has been inducted into a particular liturgical ministry, even when not performing those duties.

The word acolyte is derived from the Greek word ἀκόλουθος (akolouthos), meaning an attendant, via Late Latin acolythus." (source)

Fans of Lightning Helix and its big brother will love the foil promo card for January 2014. Would you just look at those platinum/steel armor plating? And those dark angel wings? And with Ravnica as the background, it'd be nice to have it on your binder. Remember, Boros Deck Wins is always a good aggro deck to play in whatever format, well, perhaps not for Legacy.



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M14 Ultra Pro Playmats - Scourge of Valkas, Thorncaster Sliver, and a Paladin + EXPERIMENT ONE as FNM Promo for September

From slivers to dragons to paladins, M14 has got them all! Check out these awesome Ultra Pro playmats.
Personally, I like the one with the redhead angel. Anyway, the M14 full spoiler is about to be unveiled on the mothership soon! Check out what WOTC will offer to the players, old and new. There's always time to play Magic: The Gathering. It seems that old creature types will finally get some serious attention.

Does it look human? Sure, it definitely looks like an ooze but it's sort of like a merman ooze. Or whatever. Still, a pretty decent card September's FNM. Evolution, baby! Charles Darwin, yeah! Also, the Simic guild seems to be active once again with its experimentation and mutations, giving out more brute force and versatility for the guild.




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