On the eve of MagicCon: Chicago, attendees at the Black Lotus VIP event were given an exclusive look at art for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, as well as the first new card from the set — Narset, Jeskai Waymaster!
Shared to the magicTCG subreddit by King_Gex, Narset, Jeskai Waymaster is the first new card shown from Tarkir: Dragonstorm, but certainly won’t be the last this weekend, as upcoming panels at MagicCon: Chicago promise to reveal much more about the highly-anticipated set.
Despite missing her planeswalker spark, Narset hasn’t slowed down one bit, and continues to guide the Jeskai clan on Tarkir. At a glance, Narset, Jeskai Waymaster has a respectable statline and feels like a solid Commander or general addition to decks that care about casting multiple spells each turn. And, as an added nostalgic bonus, clan symbols on text boxes have returned!
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Decks
A recurring trend that seems to be here to stay, images of the Commander Preconstructed decks have been listed early on some retailer websites. The following images were shared to the magicTCG subreddit by Kousuke-kun.
As expected, Tarkir: Dragonstorm will have five decks representing each of the planes’ clans. While no cards from the decks were shown, the listings did include brief descriptions from which we can get an idea for the themes of each deck. Thanks to Reddit user Copernicus1981, you can view these descriptions below:
Jeskai Striker
- Hit Hard And Hit Often
- Join the Jeskai spirit dragon, Shiko, and former planeswalker Narset and the Jeskai clan to cast extra spells and flurry spell effects with this Blue-Red-White Commander deck.
- Every Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck contains 2 Traditional Foil Legendary Creature cards featuring gorgeous Borderless art, including each clan’s Mythic Spirit Dragon.
- Led by monk-practitioners of the Way, the Jeskai seek unity of thought and a shared understanding of reality. Precise, compassionate, and rigorous, they consider it their duty to guide Tarkir to a better future.
Abzan Armor
- Let Your Shield Be Your Sword
- Ally with the Abzan clan to play defenders and turn toughness into power with this White-Black-Green Commander deck.
- Command your army with Abzan’s Mythic Spirit Dragon, Betor, or Felothar, khan of the Abzan clan; every deck includes 2 Traditional Foil Legendary Creature cards featuring gorgeous Borderless art.
- The Abzan are stalwart warriors with strong familial bonds who summon their ancestors’ spirits; they preserve the history and lineage of their clan through impenetrable defenses and sacred ancestral Kin-Trees.
Sultai Arisen
- Grow Back From Beyond
- Ally with the Sultai to fill your graveyard and return with zombie druids with this Black-Green-Blue Commander deck.
- Command your army with the Mythic Spirit Dragon, Teval, or Kotis, leader of the Sultai clan; every Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck includes 2 Traditional Foil Legendary Creature cards featuring gorgeous Borderless art.
- Adept at transforming challenge into opportunity, the Sultai cultivate sprawling land into farms and cities. Not even death can stop them, as their powerful necromancers raise the honored dead to continue leading and serving.
Mardu Surge
- Strike While The Iron Is Hot
- Ally with the Mardu clan to make attacker tokens and sacrifice them for value with this Red-White-Black Commander deck.
- Command your army with the Mythic Spirit Dragon, Neriv, or Zurgo, leader of the new Mardu; every Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck includes 2 Traditional Foil Legendary Creature cards featuring gorgeous Borderless art.
- The Mardu are nomads who defend and expand their vast territory through agile tactics and the exploitation of weakness. A unified force, they are revered for their lightning-wielding fighters, expert beast riders, and commitment to their clan.
Temur Roar
- Harness The Fury Of The Dragons
- Join the Temur clan to ramp mana and summon dragons with this Green-Blue-Red Commander deck.
- Command your army with Ureni, spirit dragon of wisdom, or Eshki, leader of the Temur clan; every Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck includes 2 Traditional Foil Legendary Creature cards featuring gorgeous Borderless art.
- The Temur are a semi-nomadic people who thrive in the northern mountain terrain by living in concert with their environment. They are expert hunters, gatherers, and herders, working alongside their formidable animal companions.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm is scheduled to release on April 11.
