Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast #1193: Designing for Mythic Rare
Nov 29, 2024
Delve into the fascinating world of Mythic Rares and discover their unique role in elevating player excitement. Explore how their design integrates iconic elements like Planeswalkers and legendary creatures. Uncover the history and significance behind these coveted cards, revealing their impact on gameplay and strategy. The discussion offers insights into the creative decisions that shape this exhilarating aspect of the game.
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Mythic Rare Purpose
- Mythic Rares focus on excitement, unlike commons which build structure.
- Their purpose is to evoke an emotional response and "sell the dream."
History of Mythic Rares
- Early Magic sets (Alpha) only had three rarities (common, uncommon, rare).
- Mythic Rares were added later, inspired by other TCGs with layered rarities exceeding a single pack.
Mythic Rare Design
- Design Mythic Rares to be exciting and evoke a sense of grandiosity.
- Aim to "sell the dream" with Mythic Rares and evoke a strong emotional response.