Magic: The Gathering Unveils Death Race Set, Reveals 2 New Cards

Get ready, Magic: The Gathering fans! The next set, Aetherdrift, is just around the corner, and it promises an exhilarating multiplanar death race across the multiverse. We're thrilled to give you an exclusive sneak peek at two new cards that will be part of this thrilling set: Cloudspire Coordinator and Count on Luck. **Flip through the gallery below to see both cards**, along with some stunning alternate art treatments.

Magic: The Gathering - 2 New Cards from Aetherdrift

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First up, we have the Cloudspire Coordinator, an uncommon creature card that encapsulates the essence of the red-white color pairing in Aetherdrift. This card represents the Cloudspire Racing Team from the plane of Kylem, which was first introduced in Magic's 2018 set, Battlebond. The Cloudspire Coordinator not only embodies the racing theme but also focuses on the mechanics of using and piloting vehicles. With a power of 3, it can crew vehicles on its own, and its activated ability allows you to create Pilot token creatures to crew them for you. This card could be a solid choice for those playing a red-white deck during an Aetherdrift draft.

Next, we unveil the rare enchantment, Count on Luck. This 3-mana card, with its all-red-pip casting cost, is straightforward yet powerful. At the start of each of your turns, you exile the top card of your library and can play it during that turn. This "impulse draw" mechanic consistently provides extra cards for your mono-red deck, as long as you can play them immediately. It's a "use it or lose it" strategy that can add a thrilling dynamic to your gameplay.

We also have a special treat for you: a look at Count on Luck in its extended-art and First-Place Foil versions. While the extended-art version expands the art box by removing the card frame on the sides, the First-Place Foils introduce a new element to Aetherdrift. These dazzling golden cards are exclusive to a randomized buy-a-box promo pack included with every box of Aetherdrift. All the rares in the set, along with 10 full-art lands, will receive this special treatment.

Mark your calendars! Aetherdrift will hit the streets, both in paper and online, on February 14, with prereleases starting on February 7. To dive deeper into the mechanics of the set, click here. Get ready to race across the multiverse with Aetherdrift!