Return to Glory: Exploring Tarkir: Dragonstorm – MTG’s Fiery New Set

By Dean Watson
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Return to Glory: Exploring Tarkir: Dragonstorm – MTG’s Fiery New Set

The skies roar once again as dragons reclaim their dominion in the long-awaited return to Tarkir. Tarkir: Dragonstorm is here—and it’s everything fans of the original plane have been hoping for, and more.

Tarkir: Dragonstorm revisits one of Magic’s most beloved worlds, fusing the fierce legacy of dragonlords with the brutal, clan-driven warfare Tarkir is known for. Set in a fractured timeline where Ugin’s influence reigns supreme, each wedge-colored clan has evolved—still dragon-worshipping, but now fully entrenched in draconic rule.

This set is a spiritual successor to both Khans of Tarkir and Dragons of Tarkir, combining the strategic depth of clan mechanics with an overwhelming dose of dragonfire.

New Mechanics to Watch

  • Stormflight – A new twist on flying and haste, Stormflight allows creatures to deal damage as soon as they enter combat if another dragon has attacked this turn.

  • Echoflame – When you cast a spell with Echoflame, you may exile a copy of it with suspend, letting it explode a few turns later for maximum chaos.

  • Dragonmarks – Permanent buffs that trigger if a dragon is on your battlefield, rewarding tribal synergy like never before.

Set Highlights

  • Ugin, Reforged Soul – A powerful planeswalker card blending spectral manipulation with fiery control.

  • Dragonstorm Ascendant – A mythic creature that grows stronger for every dragon in your graveyard.

  • Zurgo, Unbroken Fury – The once-fallen khan returns, now a dragon-bound berserker with indestructible rage.

Visually, Tarkir: Dragonstorm is breathtaking. Expect sweeping mountain ranges scorched by fire, majestic dragon temples, and a color palette blending deep reds, stormy grays, and mystical blues. It feels like Game of Thrones meets Avatar: The Last Airbender—with more lightning and fire.

Tarkir: Dragonstorm isn't just a new set—it’s a celebration of everything that makes Magic legendary. Whether you’re a drafter, collector, or lore nerd, this set will blow you away.

Ready your mana base, summon your dragonflight, and ride the storm. Tarkir awaits.