
Morningtide Magic The Gathering Cards
Morningtide is an expansion set, codenamed "Butter," for the trading
card game Magic: The Gathering. It is the 44th expert level set, and it
was released on February 1, 2008. The pre-release events for this set
were held on January 19 and January 20, 2008.
Morningtide is the second and final set of Lorwyn block. The
following set, Shadowmoor, is not part of Lorwyn block, as originally
announced, but the first set of the Shadowmoor block, another two set
block. Though separate blocks, these two mini-blocks will rotate into
and out of official tournament formats as though they were a single
block.
As revealed in an advertisement in the trade publication ICv2 and
later confirmed by Mark Rosewater in his column, Morningtide expands
upon Lorwyn flavor and theme by focusing on at least five classes
(Soldiers, Shamans, Wizards, Warriors, and Rogues) as well as a few
minor class-based tribes (Druids, Archers, Knights, Clerics, and
Assassins) in addition to the eight races of Lorwyn (Kithkin, Merfolk,
Faeries, Elementals [Flamekin and Greater], Goblins, Giants, Treefolk,
and Elves). Additionally, three new mechanics got keyworded with this
expansion, namely; Prowl, Reinforce, and Kinship.
Four preconstructed theme decks have been released as part of the
set. The theme decks are "Battalion" (White/Blue), "Going Rogue"
(Blue/Black), "Shamanism" (White/Black/Green), and "Warrior's Code"
(Red/Green).