Lorwyn Eclipsed Spoilers Day 1: Transforming Legends and Shocking Returns Ignite the Twilight!


Wizards of the Coast has officially kicked off previews for Lorwyn Eclipsed, the highly anticipated return to the dual-aspect plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Set to release on January 23, this set blends Lorwyn’s ethereal midsummer beauty with Shadowmoor’s perpetual gloom, delivering a rich tapestry of transforming creatures, tribal synergies, and multicolor spellcraft.

With Day 1 spoilers now live, Magic players have plenty to be excited about—from legendary double-faced creatures to versatile shock lands. Tribal staples for elves, faeries, and elementals are making their return, while flexible hybrid mana and familiar mechanics like blight counters, convoke, evoke, and transform promise to shake up Standard, Pioneer, and EDH formats.

Whether you’re a casual fan looking to draft or a Commander enthusiast hunting for new tribal leaders, Lorwyn Eclipsed is packed with opportunities to refresh your decks and strategies.

Card Spotlight: Transforming Legends

Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn / Isilu, Carrier of Twilight

This double-faced legendary showcases Lorwyn Eclipsed’s signature day/night duality. Commander players can switch between a light-order protector and a twilight harbinger, making it a versatile addition for both control and midrange decks.

Ashling, Rekindled / Ashling Rimebound

Ashling embodies the elemental duality of fire and ice. With evoke and persist, it works beautifully in aggressive red strategies or control decks that want recurring threats.

Bitterblight Bearer & Sygg Variants

Faerie and merfolk tribal decks receive a boost with these double-faced transformations. Expect faerie token generation, tribal buffs, and flavorful synergy that honors Lorwyn’s original tribal identity.

Reversible Shock Lands

Iconic dual lands like Blood Crypt and Overgrown Tomb return, perfect for multicolor Standard, Pioneer, and Commander decks. The reversible art cleverly reflects the set’s day/night theme.

Core Mechanics Returning

• Blight Counters: A flexible -1/-1 counter system that bypasses hexproof and ward, adding tactical depth.

• Changelings: Boost tribal strategies across all colors and reinforce creature-type relevance.

• Convoke & Evoke: Classic mechanics enabling swarm strategies and creature recursion.

• Persist: Brings creatures back from the graveyard with a -1/-1 counter for long-term value.

• Proliferate: Increases counters on creatures, planeswalkers, or permanents, accelerating diverse strategies.

• Transform: Double-faced cards reflect Lorwyn’s duality, combining flavorful storytelling with mechanical impact.

Lore & Setting: Light vs. Shadow

Lorwyn Eclipsed explores the plane divided by The Great Aurora, a 300-year cycle of day and night. Lorwyn is a land of perpetual midsummer, while Shadowmoor exists in constant twilight, home to bitter, corrupted creatures.

Oona, Queen of the Fae, maintains her faerie dominion across both worlds, keeping their identity intact through dramatic transformations. The set delves into the tension and potential alliances—or conflicts—between day and night elves, making the story as compelling as the gameplay.

Speculative Mechanics & Tribal Focus

While the set heavily features returning mechanics, some new twists may appear:

• High Likelihood: Changelings, Convoke, Blight, Evoke, Persist, Proliferate, Transform

• Moderate Likelihood: Reinforce, Prowl, color-pair synergies, and tribal subtypes like giants and merfolk

• Theme Possibilities: A modernized take on day/night cycles for smoother gameplay

Fans can also expect visually stunning art, reminiscent of Bloomburrow, featuring horned elves, legendary planeswalkers, and mystical landscapes.

Official Products

Play Boosters

30-pack boxes ideal for drafting or Sealed play, featuring guaranteed foils and transforming cards.

Collector Boosters

12-pack boxes with serialized cards, special showcase treatments, reversible shock lands, and premium rares.

Commander Decks

Four preconstructed decks, including Dance of the Elements (5-color elementals) and Blight Curse (Jund with -1/-1 counters), ready for multiplayer action.

Bundles & Theme Decks

Bundles include play boosters, promo cards, and themed spindown dice. Standard Theme Decks highlight angels and pirates for flavorful, ready-to-play strategies.

Draft Night
Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night is a self-contained four-player draft kit for Magic: The Gathering that uses a Pick-Two drafting format, culminating in a 40-card deck build, with a collector booster prize, and included lands.

Conclusion

Lorwyn Eclipsed delivers a perfect mix of nostalgia and modern mechanics: transforming legends, tribal synergies, and dual-world flavor make it one of the most exciting sets in recent years. Whether you’re drafting, building Standard decks, or expanding your Commander options, this set promises thrilling gameplay from the first pack to the last transformation.

Which planeswalker or legendary creature are you most excited to see in this set? Share your predictions and join the conversation!