Mystery Booster 2 has brought new life to Magic: The Gathering by including valuable reprints, alternate versions of cards, and innovative playtest options. Additionally, fans have been granted their wish with the release of a new edition of Future Sight, complete with a distinctive border never before seen.
It is common knowledge among MTG players that spoiler season is a never-ending cycle, as new Magic sets, decks, and other products are constantly being revealed throughout the year.
Despite the constant stream of new teases and releases, many fans have been overwhelmed. However, the unexpected unveiling of the surprise Magic set Mystery Booster 2 at GenCon has sparked a range of positive reactions. It has been seen as a welcome addition to the schedule, rather than just one more thing to pack in.
Despite the existing negative sentiment surrounding the set, it is only due to fans’ love for its reprints and creative designs and their desire for it to be readily accessible outside of conventions.
Despite the inclusion of sought-after reprints such as Urza’s Saga and Sensei’s Divining Top, MTG enthusiasts have been particularly drawn to a more subtle addition. The iconic card Future Sight has made a comeback, this time with the highly coveted Future Sight border.
The Future Sight set was released five years after the original printing of the card named Future Sight in Onslaught. It was part of the Time Spiral block and featured cards and designs that were supposedly from the future of Magic. Many of these cards have since become a reality in the years that followed.
Ever since its release, fans have eagerly requested the reprint of the unique Future Sight border, as it was one of the pioneering ‘futuristic’ design concepts.
Mystery Booster 2 has at long last fulfilled this request, with fans on Reddit enthusiastically sharing their reactions to this exciting decision. One Reddit user exclaimed, “I’ve been hoping for this version for ages.”
Another player praised Mystery Booster 2 for its similarity to Magic’s ‘un’ sets, stating, “The level of memes in this set is almost as high as the ‘un’ sets and I absolutely adore it.”
In recent Modern Horizons sets, there has been a trend of including a single card per set that pays tribute to a block or set from MTG’s history. Examples of this include Urza’s Sage and Aether Revolt. Many cards throughout Magic’s extensive collections also share names with sets, and fans eagerly anticipate which names will make an appearance in future card titles.
Combining Future Sight, both the card and set, after several years is an enjoyable variation of this phenomenon, and demonstrates the pleasing aspect for fans of Mystery Booster 2.
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