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New Lorwyn Eclipsed MTG Set Features Transforming Oko Planeswalker and Jim Henson Collaboration

The upcoming 'Lorwyn Eclipsed' Magic: The Gathering set introduces a new double-sided Oko planeswalker with five abilities, emphasizing transformation mechanics. The front side, Lorwyn Liege, offers modest effects like granting all creature types and reducing a creature’s power temporarily, while the back side, Shadowmoor Scion, provides more impactful abilities including milling cards, creating elk tokens, and granting creatures +3/+3 with vigilance and hexproof via an emblem. Despite its versatility, the card is unlikely to dominate constructed formats due to its complexity and reliability concerns. Alongside the card reveal, Wizards of the Coast showcased a collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, producing a puppet-based short film titled 'The Ballad of Squen and Cragg.' This whimsical piece celebrates Magic’s original worldbuilding and features two Boggarts exploring their existence across the Lorwyn and Shadowmoor planes, emphasizing craftsmanship and storytelling over typical cross-promotional content. The 'Lorwyn Eclipsed' set, which includes two Commander decks—'Dance of the Elements' and 'Blight Curse'—releases on January 23, 2026, and can be preordered from various retailers. Wizards also highlighted ongoing previews and updates, including a Commander format panel and other Magic-related news. Additionally, Wizards of the Coast is engaging in broader cultural collaborations, such as a Secret Lair drop featuring 'Monster Hunter' IP, and a retraction of an earlier 'Monster Hunter' crossover due to mixed reactions. The set and associated content aim to balance original storytelling with popular IP integrations, with the Jim Henson collaboration standing out as a unique celebration of Magic’s creative roots.

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