Thursday, April 09, 2015

Project: Zer0 Speculation - Which Dual Land Cycle in MM2015?

We know that every expansion set would more or less include a cycle of mana fixers; be it in a variation of dual lands or some sort of utility lands. So for Modern Masters 2015, it's no different. There will be some sort of mana-fixers that will be reprinted. However, question is, which one?


Shadowmoor - Eventide land cycle seems to be a very likely candidate; the fact that it's a very attractive target is because it is used in Modern as a 1-2 off in certain decks. It is also hovering in a price range between $20 - $30, which is likely to be the most expensive cycle of lands in Modern so far. Shocklands and Fetchlands saw their dip in prices to below $20 in average, despite having saw more play and demand. Sure, it is because both shocks and onslaught fetchland cycle saw a reprint, which drove the prices down as it is for the moment, but it would go up eventually. Okay, I digress. But, the point here is that since this land cycle is used in Modern format and it's fetching a relatively high price tag. It seems to be a good target for reprint to keep the lands affordable.


I was talking a few people on topic of which dual land cycle they would expect the land cycle from Shadowmoor - Eventide block. Little did this set actually came across their mind. Actually, Future Sight land cycles (both rare and uncommon cycles) did not come across my mind as only 2 of the 5 land cards saw heavy modern play, namingly in RG Tron and Boggle decks, Tolaria West in Bloom Titan and Dryad Arbor in GW hatebears, Boggles and maybe variants of Abzan decks. 
However, do note and be aware that this land cycle does exist in Modern. While I personally would think that the Shadowmoor - Eventide cycle would have a better chance of seeing reprint, I wouldn't be surprised that some of the lands in this cycle see reprint as a separate rare by itself. Keep in mind that Dakmor Salvage was reprinted in Modern Masters back in 2013 as an exclusion of any cycles, so seeing Dryad Arbor and Tolaria West reprints without being incorporated as part of the land cycle of the set is not surprising.

Notable Mentions:

Fetchland Cycles (ZEN): Highly doubt so. The onslaught cycle saw reprint in Khans of Tarkir, so these will see reprint soon but not in a supplement set. It would most likely be in Magic: Origins or in the Battle for Zendikar set.

Worldwake Manlands: There is a slim chance for this to see reprint, but I would think that this suits better in the Battle for Zendikar Set or maybe future sets which somewhat utilizes lands, like another Zendikar plane storyline. Then again, if this is reprinted, it wouldn't be exactly surprising. Just that I won't expect to see this reprinted in Modern Masters 2015.

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