Unleashing the Ultimate Fantasy Mashup: Epic Magic: The Gathering Cards from Jurassic Park and The Lord of the Rings Revealed!

The last MagicCon of 2023 for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts has commenced in Las Vegas. Today's preview panel, a highlight of the weekend, featured multiple card unveilings by Wizards Of The Coast for the upcoming three releases. The panel showcased additional cards from The Lord Of The Rings, as well as the next two comprehensive sets: The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan, featuring some Jurassic World-inspired cards, and Ravnica Remastered.

The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Holiday Edition

Introducing the highly anticipated holiday release of The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth in June's initial release. This incredible expansion showcases a delightful blend of brand new original cards and timeless favorites from the MTG collection, brought to life with stunning artwork from renowned LOTR artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. To commemorate this momentous occasion, we are thrilled to announce the availability of these reprinted MTG cards in our exclusive Collectors Booster packs. Here are just a few captivating examples of what awaits you:

Abyssal Persecutor

Ishkanah, Grafwidow (reprinted as Shelob, Whose Lair Is Death)

Pact of Negation

Seasons Past

Introducing a fresh frame treatment, Showcase Scrolls of Middle-earth, will now be offered for select cards featured in the initial LOTR set. This treatment adds an ancient scroll aesthetic to certain segments of the usual card frame. Notable cards that will undergo this scroll transformation include the following:

Aragorn, the Uniter

Arwen, Mortal Queen

Bill The Pony

Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit

Galadriel, Elven Queen

Gimli, Mournful Avenger

Legolas, Master Archer

Merry, Warden of Isengard

Nazgul (all nine variants included)

The One Ring

Orcish Bowmasters

Pippin, Warden of Isengard

Rivendell

Rosie Cotton of South Lane

Samwise Gamgee

Finally, all 24 cards showcased in the Holiday Scene Boxes, packages capturing scenes from the LOTR universe through exquisite card art, have been unveiled. The Scene Boxes house an array of cards, listed according to their placement within the depicted scenes:

Aragorn at Helm's DeepAnduril, Narsil Reforged

Aragorn, Hornburg Hero

Legolas's Quick Reflexes

Gimli's Reckless Might

Isengard Unleashed

Rohirrim Chargers

Flight of the Witch-kingCall Forth The Tempest

Nazgul Battle-Mace

Witch-king, Sky Scourge

Mordor On The March

Fell Beast Of Mordor

Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress

Gandalf in the Pelennor FieldsOlorin's Searing Light

Sorcerous Squall

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield

Courageous Resolve

Gandalf of the Secret Fire

Fell Beast's Shriek

The Might of GaladrielArboreal Alliance

Galadriel, Light of Valinor

Rally the Galadhrim

Galadriel's Dismissal

Mists of Lorien

Galadhrim Brigade

The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan

Launching on November 3rd, The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth's holiday sets offer exciting new gift bundles and scene boxes.

The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan

Prepare for the upcoming core set of Magic: The Gathering called The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan, as it takes us back to the Mesoamerica-inspired Ixalan plane. Within this set, you will encounter a host of fresh creatures and enchanting locations, including revamped editions of the colossal dinosaur Ghalta, the valiant poet Huatli, and the much-anticipated debut of Ojer Axonil, a new god.

Jurassic World

In addition to the LCI set, there are special guest cards that form a separate set within the set. These cards have been reprinted from various points in Magic's extensive history. Lord Of Atlantis and Mana Crypt, two of these reprints, were unveiled at MagicCon Las Vegas. Notably, Mana Crypt comes in multiple neon variants, each featuring a different color scheme.

Jurassic World

Furthermore, Lost Caverns Of Ixalan packs include cards that showcase characters and creatures from the iconic Jurassic World franchise, which is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. During the panel, three new cards from the Jurassic World line were showcased. Additionally, a unique "stamped" variant was introduced where the Jurassic World logo is embossed over the card. The trio of revealed cards are as follows:

Ian Malcom, Chaotician

Indominus Rex, Alpha

Introducing.../Jurassic Park (an exciting Saga card on both sides)

Experience the thrilling adventure in The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan, set to release on November 17. Unleash the power of Jurassic World with exclusive cards found in booster packs, Collectors Booster packs, and bundles.

Ravnica Remastered

The final announcements from the MagicCon Las Vegas preview panel focused on Ravnica Remastered, the first set of 2024. This highly anticipated set brings together cards from the beloved Ravnica block, comprised of Ravnica: City of Guilds, Guildpact, and Dissension, which originally debuted back in 2005.

Fans will be thrilled to know that the set will feature all 10 iconic "shock lands," renowned for dealing two damage to players when played. Each of these lands will be available in three different versions: a standard edition, a stunning full-art edition, and a nostalgic retro frame edition. Collectors will have the option to choose between foil and non-foil variants for each version as well.

Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice and Niv-Mizzet, Parun were among the creatures revealed by the panel for Ravnica Remastered. These iconic characters were showcased in a retro frame variant. Continuing the exciting trends seen in the recent Wilds of Eldraine set, the expansion will also feature anime art variants for certain cards. Notable examples include Massacre Girl, Fblthp, The Lost, and Krenko, Mob Boss.

Mark your calendars for Ravnica Remastered, as it will be launching on January 12, 2024, just after the new year.