M14 (Baseless Speculation and Spoilers)

[Kaleo42]

Core sets are meant to showcase the bare bones of magic and be a constantly updating training tool for new players. For old players the training tools double as deck building tools that fill in the gaps of the current planes in standard. For example {mana leak}, {farseek}, and {raging goblin}.

That is why multicolor has little to no place in core sets.

[Dudecore]

I believe the M13 intro decks were (based on memory): {Krenko, Mob Boss}, {Yeva, Nature's Herald}, {Odric, Master Tactician}, {Talrand, Sky Summoner}, {Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis}. They were multicolored. Some were enemy colors, if I recall (someone could look this up)

Talrand was {U}{R}, Nefarox was {W}{B} and Yeva was {B}{G}.

[Mikefrompluto]

The last two core sets used dual colored decks that were not any of the colors mentioned. And I did wonder if theros had cards that encouraged and helped mono colored decks. To be therapeutic after all this multi colored stuff

And the gate less movement in ravnica could have been a foreshadowing of that...there's more evidence against my theory I guess. But then, its still just a theory

Werent the M13 intro decks monocolored?

No, they were just headed by the legendary cycle, i think most were allied pairings though.

Ah okay. I guess that's why I thought they were mono.

[Dudecore]

Core sets are for new players anyway. They consist of evergreen mechanics, and 1 non-evergreen mechanic. Core sets are marketed to new players in "Duels of the Planeswalkers", Deckbuilders Toolkits, FNM promos, and multi-pack something-or-others.

It isn't a bad thing, it just is what it is. Kaleo stated before, it gives new player simple archtype decks (like jam all the slivers together. M13 was jam all Exalted together). Rules text appears on every single card to remind new players of what is going on. It gives tools to older players via functional reprints, reprints or new cards.

M13 was one of the worst core sets ever for control, but amazing for aggro (printing {Thragtusk} and {Thundermaw Hellkite}). It is what it aims to achieve, be a "core" to build around. It's given some fantastic cards, like {Primeval Titan} (for green) and Thraggy (also for green), but never delivers the killer theme deck for long. M10 was a rules overhaul and new cards. M11 was evergreen + scry, M12 was evergreen + Hexproof, illusions theme, M13 was evergreen + Exalted. M14 will likely be evergreen + <keyword>, Sliver theme.

[prayos]

Could you imagine if they brought the Storm mechanic back while {Snapcaster Mage} is still in rotation?

[Dudecore]

M12 also had Bloodlust in it.

True. {Stormblood Berserker}.

[Agarrita80]

Bloodthirst I thought

[Birdbrain]

I like the goblin that forces things to attack. You can do all sorts of crazy shenanegins with it

[Monrodesign]

 {Doom Blade} & {Shock} are back.

[Frothandslosh]

How is no one excited for Goblin Diplomats? As far as I'm concerned, this is the two-drop rare creature that Modern has been clamp ring for. Just think of what it can do: It makes an early played {Tarmagoyf}, {Dark Confidant}, or any other low toughness creature attack into a first striker (which saves you a burn spell). Plus, it's a Goblin, a hugely supported archetype in Modern and most other formats.

I can't wait to see what this guy can bring to the table.

[imthelolrus]

{Doom Blade} & {Shock} are back.

No  {Lightning Bolt} ? D;

[Monrodesign]

{Doom Blade} & {Shock} are back.

No  {Lightning Bolt} ? D;

Yes, quite disappointed, but I love my instant speed removal for standard.

[Silent1236]

{Doom Blade} & {Shock} are back.

No  {Lightning Bolt} ? D;

Dammit!!  WotC, we don't want {Shock}!  Give us back our bolt!!!

[Monrodesign]

{Doom Blade} & {Shock} are back.

No  {Lightning Bolt} ? D;

Dammit!!  WotC, we don't want {Shock}!  Give us back our bolt!!!

Lmao I said the same thing when I read it.

[Frothandslosh]

{Doom Blade} & {Shock} are back.

No  {Lightning Bolt} ? D;

Dammit!!  WotC, we don't want {Shock}!  Give us back our bolt!!!

Lmao I said the same thing when I read it.

I'm so happy. My 3/3 Centaurs are safe another day! From {Lightning Bolt} at least.

*shakes my fist* {Doom Blade}!!!