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Designers mixed Lorwyn and Shadowmoor mechanics to create new gameplay space in Lorwyn Eclipsed.
The team revisited Evoke by combining Lorwyn evoke with Shadowmoor hybrid spells.
Figure of Destiny influenced the level-up mechanic later used in Rise of the Eldrazi.
Hybrid spells in Shadowmoor allowed two different effects depending on color use.
Goatnapper and Oft-Nabbed Goat illustrate Goats’ role in Lorwyn’s typal design.
Kicker and its exploration shaped Lorwyn Eclipsed design space.
Shadowmoor-Eclipsed merger enabled cross-block storytelling innovations.
The article highlights how design decisions influenced later Magic sets and storytelling.
Commingling enabled new flavor and design space while honoring past innovations.
The article traces how design choices aimed to boost draft variance and interaction.

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Wizards of the Coast unveils Secret Lair's Roll for Initiative Superdrop with seven Dragonlance-inspired drops launching February 9, 2026 at 9 a.m. PT.
Pre-queue opens one hour before the sale, and buyers in the pre-queue are assigned spots randomly when the sale starts at 9 a.m. PT.
Pricing for individual cards lists non-foil at $29.99 and foil at $39.99, with multiple drops included in bundles.
The rollout includes several Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons collaborations plus bundle assortments like The All Dice Cast Bundle and The Chromatic Dragon's Hoard Foil Bundle.
The sales page notes free shipping for single orders over $99, subject to terms and conditions.
The release is timed to pair with Valentine’s Day, highlighting romantic character options within the drop lineup.
The announcement includes a sign-up option to notify fans when drops hit the storefront and to stay updated on other Secret Lair releases.
The lineup features themed drops such as Shadowheart's Devotion, Gale's Ambition, and Strahd's Descent.
Bundle options total a high-value collection, with the All Dice Cast Bundle and Chromatic Dragon's Hoard Foil Bundle priced together.
The rollout covers multiple Secret Lair x D&D collaborations and Lands of the Forgotten Realms contents including basic land cards.

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