Foreshadow

Sagas for Future Events

Hi Mark! We’ve seen Sagas represent historical events in Magic’s past, but is it in flavor for / has there been any discussion about using Sagas to foreshadow future events coming up in Magic? Like prophecies or warnings from the future?

It’s not off limits, but we would have to find a way to communicate that clearly.

Flavor Foreshadow Sagas Sagas

Silver-Bordered Foreshadowing

Hey Maro, would R&D ever use a silver-bordered set to foreshadow a black-bordered mechanic? Say, with a cryptic mention to a mechanic that fits thematically with the tagline of an upcoming set?

I wouldn’t put it past us.

Black Foreshadow Game Design Mark Rosewater Mechanics

Foreshadowing with Teferi

Was Teferi's Protection deliberately snuck into C17 to foreshadow his return in Dominaria?

Yes. : )

Dominaria Foreshadow Protection Teferi's Protection

Foreshadow Cards Opinion

Hello, Mark! RE: Foreshadow cards. I love them, but I think something like Dark Intimations is a little too on the nose. I prefer it when we don't know what the card is referring to, like with Renowned Weaponsmith or the Kaldra equipments, or when it's a vague reference that only "clicks" retroactively. Thanks!

Not everything need be subtle.

Dark Intimations Foreshadow Renowned Weaponsmith

Story Spoilers Discussion

I for one don't think that revealing Anguished Unmaking is a spoiler - it seems like the source material, and the background story just a supplement. Watching a movie doesn't spoil it's plot, even if preceding details are forthcoming.

Stories often foreshadow events. In fact, starting a story at the crisis point and then having “___ hours earlier” is almost cliche.

Anguished Unmaking Foreshadow Plot Pop Culture Spoilers Story / Lore

Mirrodin Foreshadowing

On the mana myr from the first Mirrodin block, the flavor text hints at a sinister threat lurking on Mirrodin that none of the other races noticed, or believed could be connected to the cute robotfolk. Was that supposed to foreshadow the Phyr

The Phyrexian threat was foreshadowed in a few places in Mirridon. I’m assuming that was one if them.

Flavor Foreshadow Mana Mirrodin Myr Phyrexian

Devotion Foreshadowing

I love how you foreshadowed devotion in the Future Sight podcasts.

I foreshadow lots of things, especially here.

Foreshadow Future Sight

Anniversary Foreshadowing

For your first anniversary of TFTP, you did what was essentially a "YMTTFTP". Was this a foreshadow of YMTC?

Maybe. : )

Foreshadow Tales from the Pit

Interblock Synergy

You were talking recently about cards that foreshadow the next set, I was wondering if there are any cards like that in Return to Ravnica block?

We’ve been working harder on interblock synergy if that’s what your asking. Are there cards in this block that you will want to play with cards from next year’s block? Absolutlely.

Foreshadow Return to Ravnica

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