Welcome to the charming world of Bloomburrow, Magic players! This delightful *Magic: The Gathering* set whisks you away to a plane populated entirely by anthropomorphic animalfolk—no humans allowed. From brave mice to cunning squirrels, Bloomburrow blends whimsical storytelling with innovative mechanics, proving that even the smallest creatures can pack a big punch.
New Mechanics: Offspring, Forage, and Gift
Bloomburrow introduces a suite of fresh mechanics—Offspring, Forage, and Gift—that capture the set's themes of family, survival, and community, all wrapped in adorable animalfolk flavor.
Offspring: Family Ties That Bind
Offspring brings the joy of parenthood to the battlefield, letting your creatures multiply with tiny versions of themselves.
How It Works: When casting a creature with Offspring, you can pay an optional additional cost. If you do, it enters the battlefield alongside a 1/1 token copy of itself—same abilities, just smaller stats. It's a mechanic that doubles your fun and your triggers!
Forage: Gather or Sacrifice
Forage reflects the animalfolk's resourcefulness, particularly among the squirrelfolk, turning your graveyard or Food tokens into powerful effects.
How It Works: To Forage, either exile three cards from your graveyard or sacrifice a Food token. This keyword action fuels abilities that reward clever resource management, especially for squirrelfolk decks.
Gift: Generosity with a Twist
Gift embodies the spirit of giving among the animalfolk, offering opponents a boon—if you choose—for strategic gain.
How It Works: As you cast a spell with Gift, you may promise an opponent a reward (like a card draw or token). If you do, and the spell resolves, they get it—but the spell's effect changes, often to your advantage. It's perfect for multiplayer politicking!
More Mechanics: Expend and Valiant
Bloomburrow also brings Expend and Valiant, adding depth to its woodland warfare.
Expend: Reward the Big Spenders
Expend celebrates the raccoonfolk's bold spell-slinging, granting bonuses for splashing the cash—er, mana. This mechanic is particularly oriented around the raccoonfolk's penchant for resourceful and daring plays.
How It Works: Expend triggers when you spend a set amount of mana (usually 4) on spells in a turn, boosting creatures or effects. It only triggers once per turn, encouraging aggressive play.
Valiant: Courage Under Fire
Valiant honors the mousefolk's bravery, rewarding them for standing tall when targeted.
How It Works: When a creature with Valiant is targeted by a spell or ability you control for the first time each turn, it gains a +1/+1 counter or other bonuses. It's a heroic twist with a once-per-turn limit.
Best Cards from Bloomburrow
Bloomburrow's cuddly exterior hides some powerhouse cards. Here are the top cards that players are chasing:
1. Three Tree City
Three Tree City is a strategic land card that offers versatile mana options and synergizes well with forest-based decks.
2. Innkeeper's Talent
Innkeeper's Talent provides unique abilities to creatures, enhancing their utility and making them formidable in battle.
3. Caretaker's Talent
Caretaker's Talent boosts your creatures' resilience, offering protection and additional benefits during gameplay.
4. Bria, Riptide Rogue
Bria, Riptide Rogue is a cunning creature card that excels in evasion and surprise tactics, perfect for rogue-themed decks.
5. Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods is a mythic rare bear that roars onto the battlefield, dumping lands from your graveyard into play. Its massive stats and land recursion make it a green deck's dream.
6. Ygra, Eater of All
Ygra, Eater of All is a powerful creature that dominates the battlefield with its ability to consume and grow stronger.
Ready to Join the Burrow?
Bloomburrow weaves a tapestry of adorable creatures and clever mechanics, from family-building Offspring to the generous twist of Gift. Whether you're foraging with squirrels or charging valiantly with mice, this set offers a fresh, heartwarming take on *Magic*. Grab your critters and dive into the Valley!
