Lorwyn Eclipsed Release Notes

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Lorwyn Eclipsed release notes provide clarifications on card mechanics and legality for the new Magic set, including rules about -1/-1 counters, color definitions, and mana values of double-faced cards.

Key points

• - All -1/-1 counters must be placed on a single creature
• - Colorless is not considered a color in Lorwyn Eclipsed
• - Lands are typically colorless unless they tap for specific colors
• - The front face mana value applies to transforming double-faced cards

What you get

• Clarifications on -1/-1 counters and their application
• Definitions of color mechanics in Lorwyn Eclipsed
• Information about lands' color status and mana values

Why it matters

These release notes help players understand the new set's rules, reducing confusion caused by its innovative mechanics like Blight and Vivid.

Details

The General Notes section explains card legality and introduces key concepts in Lorwyn Eclipsed

Card-Specific Notes cover questions about specific cards' abilities and interactions

Lorwyn Eclipsed features new keywords such as Blight, which affects creatures with -1/-1 counters

Good to know

• The document was last modified on January 6, 2026
• PDF download links are available in multiple languages

Read the original on Wizards (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/lorwyn-eclipsed-release-notes) • Source: Wizards of the Coast