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From time to time a member our all-star writing staff will post a "spoiler wrap up" with all of the latest Magic the Gathering spoilers released. This article will include the hard hitting and thoughtful analysis you have come to expect but it will also be a great way to stay current without having to run around the internet in a sweaty, desperate attempt to find the latest spoilers. Expect these updates more frequently as we approach each expansion and be sure to keep an eye on our spoiler card lists. If you have a spoiler that you don't see on our lists, use the contact page to submit it and we'll give you a shout out.
Without further, ado - the three latest Alara Reborn Visual Spoilers:
*Note* many spoilers are initially released in foreign languages. We have taken the liberty of translating and recreating these cards in English to bring you the clearest representation of the eventual official release.
Broodmother Dragon - My apologies for the blurry pictures. These particular spoilers are magazine scans and had to be enhanced to appear on the cards you see here. A flying 4/4 creature for five is good enough on its own, but the same aforementioned creature with a great ability? Now we're talking! Putting creatures into play every turn without having to pay anything is something we've seen in this very block but combining that with a 4/4 flying creature is a thing of beauty. Set it and forget it threats are a favorite with advanced players. At some point, your opponent simply has to deal with this this card. You could even combo this with Goblin Assault to form a devastating creature creation machine. Not a bad first taste of the Alara Reborn green/red clan.
Knight of New Alara - One of my Alara Reborn predictions, come true. It is yet to be seen how prevalent the use of the term will be but as it stands - 33% of all known Alara Reborn cards feature this term! You can count on most other creatures +2/+2 with a possibility for more. Personally, I prefer a more difficult to deal with enchantment such as Glorious Anthem or Gaea's Anthem. But the possibility for getting more than +2/+2 does make more sense in a strictly multicolor deck. The fact that he isn't legendary certainly opens up a few possibilities. Imagine a couple of these guys giving each other +2/+2 and other creatures up to +10/+10. You could also pair him up with something like a Transguild Courier for a considerable threat. At a reasonable cost of 4 this guy brings a threat to the table but loses a bit of clout in my book due to his vulnerability as a 2/2 creature.
Spellbreaker Behemoth - As a rule of thumb a 5/5 creature for four mana is a good deal assuming you're generating the right mana. The ability isn't bad but it doesn't drop any panties either. Countermagic, as of late, has been a trite gimped save a few notable exceptions. Countering has been split into a choice of countering creature spells or non creature spells and most advanced players often choose to quell non-creature spells. While creatures are certainly threats, they are easily taken care of after their casting by other creatures, area of effect damage, and creature removal. Game changing sorceries like the ultimatums and wrath of god are not as forgiving. If you're still convinced you need this ability try Vexing Shusher or Gaea's Herald for a cheaper alternative. Still, a 5/5 for four mana with a quasi-helpful static ability ain't half bad.
