The Lorwyn Eclipsed expansion of Magic: The Gathering introduces a diverse array of creatures, each with its own unique abilities and playstyles. From the adorable Kithkin to the mischievous Faeries, every creature type offers a distinct experience. Here's a breakdown of some of the best cards from each creature type, along with their key abilities and strategies.
Kithkin
Kithkin cards excel in the green-white color combination and a 'go wide' strategy. While they might seem cute, they can also handle bigger beasts. For instance, Champion of the Clachan is a 4/5 creature with Flash, which buffs other Kithkin with +1/+1.
Merfolk
Merfolk cards shine in the white-blue color combination, utilizing blue's trickery and white's creature buffing abilities. Our favorite is Sygg, Wanderbrine Shield, a 2/2 creature that transforms into Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom, protecting one card and turning damage into card advantage.
Elves
Elves are primarily green, but they also have black cards with mill and graveyard payoffs. Selfless Safewright is a standout card, a 4/2 elf warrior with Flash and Convoke, granting hexproof and indestructibility to creatures of a chosen type.
Goblins
Goblins and Red are a perfect match, and Hexing Squelcher is a top pick. This uncounterable 2/2 creature for two mana has Ward (2 life) and prevents other spells from being countered while giving them Ward (2 life).
Elementals
Elementals span all five colors, featuring powerful cards like Avenger of Zendikar and Muldrotha the Gravetide. Moonshadow is a standout, a 7/7 card that becomes more powerful as cards hit the graveyard and its -1/-1 counters are removed.
Faeries
Faeries are primarily blue and black, known for their trickery. Bitterbloom Bearer is a favorite, a low-cost flying card with Flash, turning life into Faerie creature tokens.
Giants
Giants have fewer cards, but Grave Titan is a reprint. Burdened Stoneback, similar to Moonshadow, enters with counters but can be removed with a mana ability that makes other creatures indestructible.
Treefolk
Treefolk options are limited, but Ferrafor, Young Yew stands out. It's a 4/7 Treefolk Druid that doubles counters with its tapped ability and creates Saproling creature tokens when it enters.
These cards offer a glimpse into the diverse strategies and interactions within the Lorwyn Eclipsed set. Building a deck around any of these creatures could be a fun challenge, so feel free to share your thoughts and deck choices in the comments!
