Wizards of The Coast Confirms That Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2019 is Not Just A Villains Set

After seeing the new artworks for Nicol Bolas and Tezzeret for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Core Set 2019, fans were quick to assume that the set will focus on featuring villainous characters, but according to Magic's Global Content Manager Trick Jarrett, that's not true.

"Seeing some people thinking #MTGM19 is a villains set. I get it," Trick wrote on his Twitter page. "We've shown some art that is all baddies. But... it's not all about villains. Just wanting to let people know."

Check out this new Tezzeret art illustrated by Zack Stella:

Image: Wizards of the Coast/ Illus. Zack Stella

So far, they haven't revealed any artworks featuring members of The Gatewatch so it's easy for people to assume that the upcoming Core Set will be just about Magic's iconic antagonists. I'm actually glad to see that characters like Nicol Bolas and Tezzeret are seeing more spotlight since we've already seen too much of The Gatewatch in previous Core Sets.

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