Wednesday 24 September #mtg1997calendar Order of the Ebon Hand "Unintimidated by terror spells and protected against white spells such as Swords to Plowshares, these Clerics are versatile and deadly to your opponent."

Tuesday 23 September #mtg1997calendar Marjhan "In the black depths of the oceans of Ulgrotha, this creature is without a doubt at the top of the food chain."

Monday 22 September #mtg1997calendar Pirate Ship "An expensive card, but in a direct-damage, red/blue deck containing Prodigal Sorcerers, Twiddles, Lightning Bolts, and Anaba Shamans, Pirate Ship is worth the extra cost."

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September #mtg1997calendar Power Sink “I decided to have all the mana represented, being flushed down the drain, with the eye from the thoughtlace watching [from] the vortex.” –Mark Poole

Friday 19 September #mtg1997calendar Nether Void "This spell moves dueling wizards to another world, one where the laws of magic and nature are radically different and mana is far harder to gather and control."

Be the Jace you wanna see in this world etc etc This was uhh, a journey with the sewing machine (and fabric glue), but happy with how it turned out ✨ My next plan is to do a bug themed Golgari swarm sweater, but I haven't found the right shade of green yet on my thrift hunts 🪲 #mtg #jacebeleren

Thursday 18 September #mtg1997calendar Soldevi Golem "A number of these machines were unearthed in the ruins of what is believed to be the citadel of Storgard. These devices hail from a time when artificers were turning their mechanical labor devices into tools of war."

Wednesday 17 September #mtg1997calendar Initiates of the Ebon Hand "A strong tool in a two-color deck, this card can transform any color of mana to black mana, a great help in casting expensive black spells early in the game."

Tuesday 16 September #mtg1997calendar Urza’s Avenger "These devices had the strength of ten people and the versatility to handle almost any task assigned to them. Though constant augmentation made them useful machines, they often became prone to mechanical problems over time."

Monday 15 September #mtg1997calendar Magus of the Unseen "Combined with a card that allows you to sacrifice “stolen” artifacts (an Atog or Dwarven Weaponsmith, for example), the Magus can be an excellent way to rid your opponent of artifacts while simultaneously getting in one last sting."

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September #mtg199calendar Lifeblood “Did you ever put a flashlight in your mouth when you were a kid, in a dark room? I used to be fascinated by how the light would illuminate my hands and face.” –Mark Tedin

Friday 12 September #mtg1997calendar Mana Flare "That which burns twice as bright burns you out twice as fast."

Thursday 11 September #mtg1997calendar Sorceress Queen "The sorceress queens of Rabiah have perfected their arcane arts to the point where their potions will weaken the mightiest champion."

Wednesday 10 September #mtg199calendar Combat Medic "The Medic is a perfect example of a creature that can be a powerhouse in a sealed-deck environment. Though a little pricey in a normal game, the Medic becomes quite important in a game where creatures dominate."

Tuesday 9 September #mtg1997calendar Labyrinth Minotaur "Although quite rare, labyrinth minotaurs are occasionally seen traveling the roads near Koskun Keep. Many tales abound about these minotaurs, including rumors that they need neither food nor drink to survive."

Monday 8 September #mtg1997calendar Firebreathing "This enchantment has clinched many victories. Until you’ve lost a game due to a Firebreathing Ornithopter, you haven’t really tasted bitter defeat."

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September #mtg1997calendar Aegis of the Meek “This is the only piece in which I’ve used my wife as the model; that may have something to do with the number of comments it receives. It’s still one of my most popular paintings from Ice Age.” –L.A. Williams

Friday 5 September #mtg1997calendar Homarid Spawning Bed "Homarids do not incubate their eggs individually. Instead, they bring them to a central location and share the responsibility with others, promoting better care as well as better security."

Thursday 4 September #mtg1997calendar Sleight of Mind “It is interesting to note how facile the mind of mortals are. Through magic alone, we can convince ourself that day is night and night is day.” –Steinar Icefist, Balduvian Shaman

Wednesday 3 September #mtg1997calendar Winter Orb "Combined with the Icy Manipulator, Winter Orb can almost completely shut down an opponent’s mana-producing ability. And when the Orb’s global effect inconveniences you, use the Ice to tap the Orb itself, which will allow you to untap your lands."

Tuesday 2 September #mtg1997calendar Nebuchadnezzar "A seeker of truth and a speaker of wisdom, this wanderer traveled throughout the Domains for centuries, dispensing his own form of strict justice."

Monday 1 September #mtg1997calendar Illusionary Presence "Capable of land-walking over any land, this is the ultimate unblockable creature. Besides, to what other creature can you give “Island of Wak-Wak walking?” "

We're rolling out an experimental, optional linked search feature on the site! #Vorthos •Author search •Planeswalkers and non-Planeswalkers •Combinations of filters that can get pretty granular. This version does not yet have the full catalog, currently 2020 onward. It will slowly be backfilled.

Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August #mtg1997calendar Blight “When I first accepted this assignment, I envisioned a plague of locusts; however, after educating myself, I discovered that a blight is a crop-killing fungus. Thus was born this desolate scene.” –Pete Venters

Friday 29 August #mtg1997calendar Killer Bees "The nectar from these monstrous hives is said to be as sweet as the wine of the gods, and the winged warriors as fierce as devils."

Thursday 28 August #mtg1997calendar Shatter "Artificers curse the wizards who first discovered this spell. It is terrible indeed to see a precious artifact – the result of months or even years of work – shatter into a million pieces at a wizard’s command."

Wednesday 27 August #mtg1997calendar Will-o’the-wisp "Although defense is not black’s strong suit, this small creature allows a black mage to hold off the biggest of creatures (even flying ones) with a single black mana."

Tuesday 26 August #mtg1997calendar Koskun Falls "Cascading more than one thousand feet to the valley below, Koskun Falls marks the border between the Dark Barony and Koskun Keep’s land. Both Baron Sengir and Eron the Relentless keep the falls under constant watch. "

Monday 25 August #mtg1997calendar Hypnotic Specter "This card was one of the first “discard” creatures in Magic. Now entire decks can be built around the strategy of forcing your opponents to discard spells before they can play them."

Saturdy 23 & Sunday 24 August #mtg1997calendar Chain Stasis “This piece by Pal Morissey is one of my favorites from the Homelands set, as it sums up the relationship between the Wizards’ School and the Travelers of the Sea.” –Scott Hungerford, designer

Friday 22 August #mtg1997calendar Jasmine Boreal "Despite her role as a champion of purity and good, there are few others in the history of Dominaria who left such a trail of death and destruction in their wake as Jasmine Boreal."

Thursday 21 August #mtg1997calendar Mana Clash "Wielding magic is always a gamble, but gambling with magic can only lead to disaster."

If you want to uncouple from the Magic hype train, my vote's always become a research freak. The abacus obsession, username trends from usenet to present, sleeve adoption vs card prices vs sleeve rules updates, shit nobody ever asked for

Wednesday 20 August #mtg1997calendar War Mammoth "One of the quintessential green creatures, War Mammoths possess the powerful ability to trample. Just remember to assign all damage from it to a single creature, which allows all the excess damage to trample through to your opponent."

Tuesday 19 August #mtg1997calendar Triskelion "This towering machine was useful primarily as a tool of war, though its great strength was also used to uproot large trees or to pull castle walls."

Monday 18 August #mtg1997calendar Pygmy Allosaurus "Cheap, fast, and voracious, these green creatures thrive in swampwalk decks and provide a useful alternative to Bog Wraiths and the other traditional swampwalkers."

Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 august #mtg1997calendar Sea Kings’ Blessing “With the gentle breeze, they slip silently along the shimmering waves, guided by the will of the Sea King. The stars are faerie dust, lighting the way home past the setting sun.” –Randy Asplund-Faith

Friday 15 August #mtg1997calendar Jedit Ojanen "This legendary cat warrior defended his home, the jungle oasis of Efrava, against Johan and his armada of sand ships. Despite his patriotism, some Efravans curse Jedit for opening their isolated society to the world."

Thursday 14 August #mtg1997calendar Scaled Wurm "Scaled Wurms are known to inhabit the higher elevations in a number of mountain ranges, but few have ever seen these creatures, and fewer still of those who have seen them escaped with their lives."

Book #4 is done. Tried something new for the spine. Worked out nicely. #vorthos

Wednesday 13 August #mtg1997calendar Verduran Enchantress "The Enchantress becomes very powerful when placed in the right deck. Play it with cheap green enchantments, such as Wild Growth, Aspect of Wolf, or Regeneration, and you can begin drawing several cards on a turn."

Tuesday 12 August #mtg1997calendar Giant Albatross "Sailors sometimes spot these flying monsters in the skies above their ships, outfitted with saddles and harnesses but without riders. Such birds often circle for hours, their plaintive, shrill cries presumably calling for their lost riders."

Monday 11 August #mtg1997calendar Kjeldoran Phalanx "With a toughness of 5, the Kjeldoran Phalanx is one of the larger banders. Block with the Phalanx and a couple of medium-sized creatures, and few non-fliers will penetrate your defenses."

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August #mtg1997calendar Visions “I spent almost thirty hours painting all the designs on the kimonos – designs that became invisible when the piece was reduced!” –NéNé Thomas

Friday 8 August #mtg1997calendar High Tide "Deep currents allow the Vodalian merfolk quick bursts of swimming speed, and when the tide is at its highest, the crashing waves provide perfect cover for attacks on land settlements."

Thursday 7 August #mtg1997calendar Serendib Djinn "The Serendib is the strongest and most cunning of djinns. While some grant wishes, the Serendib is best known for its ability to bring swift death to its enemies."

Wednesday 6 August #mtg1997calendar Tranquility "The tide of a game can change drastically when all enchantments are removed from play. Try using Tranquility with Enchant World cards to really throw your opponent off balance."

Tuesday 5 August #mtg1997calendar Clone "Wizards must be cautious with this unique spell, for sometimes the magical simulacrum becomes jealous of its twin and will seek to slay it and replace it."

Monday 4 August #mtg1997calendar Leviathan "Though made of only cloud and mist, this beast contains the strength of a dozen hurricanes when it descends silently upon its prey."

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