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Morningtide

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.

Set details

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).