Masters 25

Timmy, Power Gamer Plans

Was Timmy, Power Gamer ever planned to be in Masters 25? I remember people theorized that Tree of Redemption was a late swap that kept the collector number, and then Timmy had fresh art ready for Unsanctioned.

I don’t believe that was ever part of the plan, at least to my knowledge. Note that I didn’t work on that product, but people tend to tell me when it involves Un-cards.

Art Gamer Masters 25 Timmy / Tammy Timmy, Power Gamer Tree of Redemption Un-sets

Watermarked Rose in Cards

Listening to your watermark podcast led me to a realization: unless I'm mistaken, the set symbol for Conspiracy: Take the Crown is a stylized version of Marchesa's rose. Which means that the printing of Deadly Designs from Masters 25 is the first card to be printed with a rose watermark... I'll see myself out.

: )

Deadly Designs Drive to Work Humor Masters 25 Watermarks

Future of Reprints Watermarks

Will reprints have watermarks of the set they were first printed in going forward? I love that Masters 25 did this and am happy to see it again in Modern Horizons 2

I think it’s something we’ll do from time to time, but it’s not something all reprints are going to do

Masters 25 Modern Horizons 2 Reprints Watermarks

Question on Watermarks

Hey Mark, got an unconventional(hmm good Unset name idea..) question for you about watermarks(such as the guilds in Ravnica or the set symbols from Masters 25):How many cards in a set does it take to make using the watermark a worthwhile effort?

It’s more about theming and factioning than a set number, but in general, I think you need at least ten to fifteen cards needing a watermark before we’d even think about it.

Masters 25 Set Symbols Two Color Un-Magic / Silver Border / Acorn Un-sets Watermarks

Set Codes Numerical Notation

Set codes can have numbers in them, like A25 or MH1. Will we ever see one with three numbers?

It’s unlikely unless the name us somehow a number.

Masters 25 Modern Horizons

Masters 25 Content

For Masters 25, was there ever a chance it was going to contain a preview card from Dominaria?

No, because the plan was every set that had been published at the time of its release.

Dominaria Masters 25 Spoilers

Masters 25 Draft Joy

Just got back from my first ever draft (Masters 25!). Despite not succeeding in drafting any bombs, I managed to build a solid aggro deck and finished in second place. I had a blast! Kudos and high-fives to the team, I want to draft this set again! :D

High fives shall be applied.

Appreciation High Fives Limited Masters 25

Masters 25 Trivia

Hey Maro today is my 25th birthday! Since its also the release of Masters 25, can I get some trivia on Masters 25? Keep up tye good work so I can bother you for Masters 50!

Ethan Fleischer first came up with the idea for Masters 25 five years ago. Happy Birthday!

Birthday Ethan Fleischer Mark Rosewater Masters 25

Tree of Redemption Story

Is Tree of Redemption in A25 because of its tie with Triskodeko and/or vice versa? As a player who genuinely loves both of those cards I feel A25 would have been better served choosing other cards from the best plane of all time (Innistrad!).

The representative card from Innistrad in Masters 25 is Triskaidekaphobia. Once again, Tree of Redemption was a last minute replacement.

Innistrad Masters 25 Tree of Redemption Triskaidekaphobia

Watermark Rule

Hi Mark! If I have a Stamp of Approval in play choosing Phyrexia watermark, does it pump Oculus from Mirrodin Besieged, Phyrexian Obliterator from Masters 25 and an animated Phyrexian Scriptures from Dominaria? Or are those considered different watermarks?

I rule all the same watermark.

Dominaria Masters 25 Mirrodin Oculus Phyrexian Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Scriptures Rules Stamp of Approval Watermarks

Masters 25 Watermarks

I love the watermarks on the Masters 25 cards! that is a fantastic idea, please high five those responsible!

Will do!

High Fives Masters 25 Watermarks

Masters 25 Feedback

I genuinely don’t understand why people are complaining about Masters 25, I think the set looks great. Don’t let whiners get you down, Maro!

I won’t. : )

Mark Rosewater Masters 25

Constraints on Masters 25

"It was a last minute replacement with numerous constraints." This explanation seems like it only tells part of the story. Can you elaborate any more on what these constraints were, or why the replacement was needed so late?

That’s all I know. I didn’t work on Masters 25.

Masters 25 Story / Lore

A25 Feedback

Thank you very much for everything you do and the passion you put on it. Regarding A25, I have mixed feelings, the watermarks are an amazing touch, some cards with new art are impressive but I feel like for a 25th anniversary there is a lack of good selections of cards that marked the history of the game. Also, as much as I love the set symbol, it's difficult to determine the rarity of the card with it at a simple glance. Sorry to not have a question for you more like a feedback, have a good day

I’m always happy for feedback, it doesn’t have to be a question. Masters 25 has proven to be tricky because the game is so many different things to different people.

Appreciation Art Masters 25 Rarity Watermarks

Tree of Redemption Choice

Could you share with us the thought process behind putting tree of redemption in Masters 25. It was a controversial choice to say the least and could definitely lead to an interesting conversation if you choose to talk about it.

It was a last minute replacement with numerous constraints.

Controversies Masters 25 Tree of Redemption

Maro in A25

Did you try to get Maro in A25?

No, I had so little interaction with Masters 25.

Mark Rosewater Masters 25

Masters 25 Reprints

FYI (in response to the "lack of Portal" ask): Path of Peace (Portal), Ancient Craving (Portal, Second Age), and Imperial Recruiter, Kongming "Sleeping Dragon", and Borrowing 100,000 arrows (Portal: Three Kingdoms) were all reprinted in Masters 25

FYI

Ancient Craving Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Card Printing Dragon Imperial Recruiter Masters 25 Path of Peace Portal Reprints

Portal in Masters 25

Why were the portal sets excluded from Masters 25? I understand that they weren't successful, but if even homelands got a card, why is Wizards trying to pretend Portal never happened?

I could be wrong, but I thought the Portsl sets were represented in Masters 25.,The only sets I know not represented was the Un-sets.

Homelands Masters 25 Never Happened Portal Un-Magic / Silver Border / Acorn Un-sets

Masters 25 Watermarks

Can I voice my satisfaction with Masters 25? I particularly like the watermarks. :)

Thank you. I’ve been getting a lot of compliments about the watermarks.

Appreciation Factions Masters 25 Watermarks

Storm Crow's Limited Play

For the record Storm Crow was pretty reasonable in limited in tenth edition because of the low power level and lack of flying. That second toughness was good against pingers too. Not a top pick but playable.

I’ll go out on a limb and say Masters 25 has a higher power level in limited than Tenth Edition. : )

Flying Keyword Abilities Limited Masters 25 Pingers Pingers Power Level Storm Crow Tenth Edition