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Title: If ...
Post by: Mattao19 on February 26, 2014, 04:40:13 AM
Shocklands were the exact same except they were just lands not Swamp Forest, etc. would they be as valuable to you?

For me yes bc I don't play modern that much and my standard deck doesn't care about land type.

But what about you guys?
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: MuggyWuggy on February 26, 2014, 06:39:59 AM
No

They are basically only thing closest to dual lands from revised we will ever get

Being able to tutor them with spells that specify "forest, swamp island etc" is a huge advantage

Once print stops they go back up
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Sparkle Ninja on February 26, 2014, 07:19:22 AM
So I should hold onto them?
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Ekann1 on February 26, 2014, 07:21:13 AM
Quote from: Sparkle Ninja on February 26, 2014, 07:19:22 AM
So I should hold onto them?
No, you can give then to me ;)
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Sparkle Ninja on February 26, 2014, 07:22:52 AM
That was a serious question. And also which ones do you think will be worth the most. Like I have a foil of each one for my EDH deck but if I wait till they go out of standard and trade them how much do you they'll be worth?
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: MuggyWuggy on February 26, 2014, 07:25:06 AM
Lets put it this way: when would they reprint them again.
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Ekann1 on February 26, 2014, 07:25:49 AM
Yeah, I know. Sorry.

I think shocks usually go up in price slowly over a few years. Because they are used a ton in modern,  they should keep value well, especially foils.

I think. I might be completely wrong though, so I'd wait someone else's opinion too.
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: MuggyWuggy on February 26, 2014, 07:25:59 AM
The closest you'll get to original duals

Ever.

Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Arzair on February 26, 2014, 10:45:47 AM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 07:25:59 AM
The closest you'll get to original duals

Ever.

Pretty much this.

As a person heavily invested in original duals I hope these are the closest they ever get to a reprinting.

Also shocklands wouldn't be nearly as good (at least for the majority) if they weren't also two basic land types.
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 11:16:01 AM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 07:25:06 AM
Lets put it this way: when would they reprint them again.
the next time the ravnica plane rolls around. I would think they wouldn't just abandon it. And they're going to have a multi-color two color theme again sometime. So, they will reprint them again. At least I'm 90% sure

Besides, they left the storyline open with the uprising of the gateless. I'm guessing pherexia, sense memnarch had to have gotten the loxodon from ravnica (no other plane has them). Also, that one gateless card that gives angels...ummm...
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 11:21:21 AM
{urbis protector}, read its flavor text

I'm guessing the

Boros
Selesnya
Golgari
Dimir
And izzet are all infected

The first three are through logical observations. And the last two are to balance out an equal number of colors on both sides, because that's what wizards would probably do
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 11:34:55 AM
Come to think of it...in the last ravnica block. The golgari, selesnya, and dimir mechanics all had a pherexian feel to them...hmmm...
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: rarehuntertay on February 26, 2014, 11:48:29 AM
Yawgmoth is trying to resurrect himself...
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: DylanW18 on February 26, 2014, 12:09:50 PM
It would be pretty cool to have the Phyrexians invade other planes
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 12:12:58 PM
Quote from: DylanW18 on February 26, 2014, 12:09:50 PM
It would be pretty cool to have the Phyrexians invade other planes
memnarch had gone to other planes collecting specimens for Mirridon, and he was dripping pherexian oil as he went too
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: DylanW18 on February 26, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 12:12:58 PM
Quote from: DylanW18 on February 26, 2014, 12:09:50 PM
It would be pretty cool to have the Phyrexians invade other planes
memnarch had gone to other planes collecting specimens for Mirridon, and he was dripping pherexian oil as he went too


Perhaps there will be a set bringing together multiple planes at once fighting Phyrexians
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: FustyDavorite on February 26, 2014, 12:18:10 PM
Return to Ravnica Besieged block thing! It's all coming together now!
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: rarehuntertay on February 26, 2014, 12:33:32 PM
Quote from: DylanW18 on February 26, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 12:12:58 PM
Quote from: DylanW18 on February 26, 2014, 12:09:50 PM
It would be pretty cool to have the Phyrexians invade other planes
memnarch had gone to other planes collecting specimens for Mirridon, and he was dripping pherexian oil as he went too


Perhaps there will be a set bringing together multiple planes at once fighting Phyrexians

And then they all get eaten by Eldrazi
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: MuggyWuggy on February 26, 2014, 02:30:10 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 11:16:01 AM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 07:25:06 AM
Lets put it this way: when would they reprint them again.
the next time the ravnica plane rolls around. I would think they wouldn't just abandon it. And they're going to have a multi-color two color theme again sometime. So, they will reprint them again. At least I'm 90% sure

Besides, they left the storyline open with the uprising of the gateless. I'm guessing pherexia, sense memnarch had to have gotten the loxodon from ravnica (no other plane has them). Also, that one gateless card that gives angels...ummm...

I just don't think ravnica will be back for at least 5 years.
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 03:17:44 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 02:30:10 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 11:16:01 AM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 07:25:06 AM
Lets put it this way: when would they reprint them again.
the next time the ravnica plane rolls around. I would think they wouldn't just abandon it. And they're going to have a multi-color two color theme again sometime. So, they will reprint them again. At least I'm 90% sure

Besides, they left the storyline open with the uprising of the gateless. I'm guessing pherexia, sense memnarch had to have gotten the loxodon from ravnica (no other plane has them). Also, that one gateless card that gives angels...ummm...

I just don't think ravnica will be back for at least 5 years.
it will probably be about six or seven
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: MuggyWuggy on February 26, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
And modern still needs them :)
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
And modern still needs them :)
im guessing though at some point, there going to try and get creative with the dual lands, and might not reprint the same ones next time ravnica rolls around
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: rarehuntertay on February 26, 2014, 04:54:09 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
And modern still needs them :)
im guessing though at some point, there going to try and get creative with the dual lands, and might not reprint the same ones next time ravnica rolls around

Shards... With basic land types...
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Sparkle Ninja on February 26, 2014, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: CbStrad on February 26, 2014, 11:53:26 AM
Quote from: Taysby on February 26, 2014, 11:47:06 AM
plot twist!  ravnica with infect... I like it...
Yes... YES!!!
Twisted Plot Twist! ZENDIKAR with infect!
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: MuggyWuggy on February 26, 2014, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on February 26, 2014, 04:54:09 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
And modern still needs them :)
im guessing though at some point, there going to try and get creative with the dual lands, and might not reprint the same ones next time ravnica rolls around

Shards... With basic land types...
Omg that would be sweet
Title: Re: If ...
Post by: Arzair on February 26, 2014, 08:12:40 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on February 26, 2014, 04:54:09 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on February 26, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on February 26, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
And modern still needs them :)
im guessing though at some point, there going to try and get creative with the dual lands, and might not reprint the same ones next time ravnica rolls around

Shards... With basic land types...
Omg that would be sweet

Omg so much yes!