Tarkir's Dragonstorm Unveiled in Magic: The Gathering

Get ready for an epic return to the plane of Tarkir with the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Mark your calendars for April 11, as this set is now available for pre-order. As a proud owner of a Scion of the Ur-Dragon Commander deck, I'm already plotting the additions that'll have my friends shaking their heads in disbelief.

What to Expect From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

Tarkir is a world of fierce clans and ancient dragons, each locked in an eternal struggle. The five clans—Abzan Houses (White, Black, Green), Jeskai Way (Blue, Red, White), Mardu Horde (Red, White, Black), Sultai Brood (Black, Green, Blue), and Temur Frontier (Green, Blue, Red)—are led by their Khans and each boasts a distinct playstyle. Wizards of the Coast has started unveiling the new mechanics these clans will employ, but the real excitement comes from the powerful dragons that are set to make waves in the game.

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To ensure each clan stands out, Wizards has crafted unique mechanics exclusive to their three-color identities. Jeskai's Flurry rewards you for casting a second spell in a turn, regardless of whose turn it is. Sultai's Renew lets you exile a card from your graveyard to grant various counters to your creatures. Mardu's Mobilize creates temporary creatures that vanish at the end of the turn, perfect for their aggressive swarm tactics. Temur's Harmonize, reminiscent of Flashback, allows you to replay cards from your graveyard at a reduced cost by tapping creatures. Finally, Abzan's Endure triggers when a non-token creature dies, placing +1/+1 counters and other benefits on your creatures, as seen with Anafenza, Undying Lineage, who can spawn a 2/2 flying Spirit token or grant additional counters.

But let's not forget, this is *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*, and the dragons are getting some exciting new mechanics too. Enter Omen and Behold, which expand their arsenal. Omen works like Adventure cards, allowing you to cast the card as a creature or as an instant or sorcery. If you cast it as a spell, it shuffles back into your deck for another chance to draw it later. If you play it as a creature, that option is gone. Behold triggers when you reveal a dragon from your hand or already control one on the battlefield. An example is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant, who generates a Treasure token upon being played and triggers Behold. These mechanics aren't tied to a specific clan, making them versatile across multiple colors and a thrilling addition to deck-building.

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The dragons are the stars of the show, and one standout is Betor, Kin to All (2WBG). This powerhouse triggers different effects at the end of your turn based on the total toughness of creatures you control, ranging from drawing a card to untapping all your creatures or even forcing opponents to lose half their life. With a base toughness of 7, Betor makes it easy to hit at least the extra card draw trigger, and with heavyweights like Utvara Hellkite or Ancient Gold Dragon in play, the life loss effect becomes a terrifying reality.

Ugin is also making a comeback, this time as a colorless planeswalker. Ugin, Eye of the Storms (7) is set to be a staple in colorless decks, especially Eldrazi builds, thanks to his passive ability that exiles target permanents whenever you cast a colorless spell. His -11 ability is game-changing: search your library for any number of colorless non-land cards, exile them, then cast them for free until end of turn. With seven starting loyalty and a +2 ability, he can reach that threshold quickly if properly defended.

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Aside from the Final Fantasy crossover set, *Tarkir: Dragonstorm* is my most anticipated Magic release this year. With just under a month until launch, most of the set remains under wraps, but my Scion deck is already due for a serious upgrade. I'm holding out hope for the return of legendary dragons like Atarka and Ojutai, or perhaps an exciting new five-color dragon. Either way, *Tarkir: Dragonstorm* is shaping up to be a blast when it lands on April 11.