MagicCon Chicago Preview Panel Recap

On Friday, February 21st, attendees at MagicCon Chicago got the first look at many new things. Wizards of the Coast's preview panel shared details about Tarkir: Dragonstorm, the next upcoming Magic: The Gathering set. They also showcased an early look at Edge of Eternities, an expansion pitched as a "space opera" set. What are the previews? You're in luck since we will now show you!

MagicCon Chicago Previews: Tarkir: Dragonstorm

To kick things off, Wizards of the Coast showed us plenty of information regarding the next set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm. As it stands, the exit of Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

, and the later Invasion

both utterly ravaged the planar setting of Tarkir, leaving the plane with little direction. Five years prior, Tarkir stood changed from the actions of Sarkhan Vol, then a Planeswalker but now a mortal human.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

The showcase version of Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — The showcase version of Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

Those five years, in which Tarkir's timeline was irrevocably altered to include dragons (previously hunted down to extinction), saw a world where humanoids fight tooth and nail for survival, much less a chance at dominance over the draconic. However, another ex-Planeswalker, Narset, found a way to defeat the five Dragonlords in their complacency, at the cost of strengthening the many storms that spawned their brood.

Narset, Jeskai Waymaster, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — Narset, Jeskai Waymaster, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

Tarkir: Dragonstorm tells a story of the aftermath of the ritual that Narset conducted and the world that ensued. If you're a fan of the original Tarkir storyline (as well as Sarkhan's edit, so to speak), you'll likely enjoy this set.

Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

Without further ado, here are some other cards that Wizards of the Coast showed to MagicCon Chicago attendees:

Barrensteppe Siege, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — Barrensteppe Siege, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

The borderless showcase version of Barrensteppe Siege, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — The borderless showcase version of Barrensteppe Siege, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

Smile at Death, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — Smile at Death, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

The borderless showcase version of Skirmish Rhino, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — The borderless showcase version of Skirmish Rhino, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

Shiko, Paragon of the Way, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — Shiko, Paragon of the Way, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

Mox Jasper, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — Mox Jasper, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

The serialized retro-frame version of Mox Jasper, a new card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — The serialized retro-frame version of Mox Jasper, a new card from *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

Art of Tarkir: Dragonstorm

Wizards of the Coast also gave MagicCon attendees a look at some of the art from the set. First off, let's look at some of the old Khans of Tarkir:

The full art for Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage. Illustrated by Matt Stewart for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage. Illustrated by **Matt Stewart** for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art of Narset, Jeskai Waymaster. Illustrated by Randy Vargas for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art of Narset, Jeskai Waymaster. Illustrated by **Randy Vargas** for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Zurgo, Thunder's Decree. Illustrated by Steve Prescott for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Zurgo, Thunder's Decree. Illustrated by **Steve Prescott** for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Sidisi, Regent of the Mire. Illustrated by Diana Franco for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Sidisi, Regent of the Mire. Illustrated by **Diana Franco** for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Eshki Dragonclaw. Illustrated by Tran Nguyen for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Eshki Dragonclaw. Illustrated by **Tran Nguyen** for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

Next, let's look at a few more art pieces from the set! This set focuses on the new cycle of Spirit Dragons, which Shiko, Paragon of the Way is part of:

The full art for Betor, Kin to All. Illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Betor, Kin to All. Illustrated by **Alexander Ostrowski** for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Shiko, Paragon of the Way. Illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Shiko, Paragon of the Way. Illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Neriv, Heart of the Storm. Illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez for Tarkir: Dragonstorm.The full art for Neriv, Heart of the Storm. Illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Teval, Arbiter of Virtue. Illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Teval, Arbiter of Virtue. Illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

The full art for Ureni, the Song Unending. Illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. — The full art for Ureni, the Song Unending. Illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski for *Tarkir: Dragonstorm*.

Edge of Eternities Sneak Peek

Naturally, Wizards of the Coast had more than Tarkir: Dragonstorm up their sleeves at MagicCon Chicago. They also showed attendees a sneak preview of some of the art of Edge of Eternities, a "space opera" setting. Here are some of the images shown at the preview panel:

Starbreach Whale, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Sam Burley. — Starbreach Whale, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by **Sam Burley**.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Adam Paquette. — Adagia, Windswept Bastion, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by **Adam Paquette**.

Uthros, Titanic Godcore, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Adam Paquette. — Uthros, Titanic Godcore, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Susur, Secundi Void, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Adam Paquette. — Susur Secundi, Void Altar, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Kavaron, Memorial World, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Adam Paquette. — Kavaron, Memorial World, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Evendo, Waking Haven, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Adam Paquette. — Evendo, Waking Haven, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Cosmogrand Zenith, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Anna Steinbauer. — Cosmogrand Zenith, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by **Anna Steinbauer**.

Art from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Andreas Zafiratos. — Tapestry Warden, new art from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by **Andreas Zafiratos**.

Art from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Carly Milligan. — Astelli Reclaimer, new art from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by **Carly Milligan**.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain, art from a new card from Edge of Eternities. Illustrated by Chris Rahn. — Tezzeret, Cruel Captain, art from a new card from *Edge of Eternities*. Illustrated by **Chris Rahn**.

Edge of Eternities Product Line-Up

The last thing Wizards let us know is the product line-up for Edge of Eternities. Play and Collector Booster displays are still the name of the game, as are Prerelease kits and Bundles. This set will be accompanied by two Commander decks, much like Aetherdrift. The two decks are called "World Shaper" (black-red-green) and "Counter Intelligence" (white-blue-red).

"World Shaper", an upcoming Commander deck from Edge of Eternities, previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — "World Shaper", an upcoming Commander deck from *Edge of Eternities*, previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

"Counter Intelligence", an upcoming Commander deck from Edge of Eternities, previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast — "Counter Intelligence", an upcoming Commander deck from *Edge of Eternities*, previewed at MagicCon Chicago. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast

It's "Bean" Fun!

MagicCon Chicago continues to be full of surprises. Has any of the new set info enthralled you? Are you hyped for Tarkir: Dragonstorm? What about Edge of Eternities? Sound off below!

Oh, and one last thing: Universes Beyond: Avatar the Last Airbender is the final, previously unannounced Magic set of 2025!