Exclusive MTG Foundations card preview: Cat Collector

As a seasoned Magic: The Gathering (MTG) player with over two decades of card-slinging under my belt, I must say, the upcoming MTG Foundations set has piqued my interest more than a Cat Collector’s claws prick at a juicy mouse. The return of classic cards and the introduction of new ones like Cat Collector have me purring with excitement!


The Gathering Foundations is nearly here. While longtime fans will be excited about returning cards, we have a preview for one of the new Creatures arriving in the set: Cat Collector.

Following two richly flavored Magic: The Gathering events at Bloomburrow and Duskmourn: House of Horror, MTG Foundations represents a bit of a return to the series’ traditional style. While it may not be the most dazzling set in MTG’s exciting 2024/2025 release lineup – featuring collaborations with Final Fantasy and Spider-Man – it plays a crucial role.

The Foundations game design serves as an introductory platform for novice players, emphasizing the reintroduction of fundamental cards that explain the core mechanics of the Trading Card Game (TCG). Newbies will appreciate the confidence that this set offers as a convenient stepping stone into Magic. Meanwhile, veterans can anticipate the return of some cherished classics.

Absolutely, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Foundations isn’t solely focused on reprints; it will also introduce fresh cards that complement them. Our team at TopMob has been granted an exclusive sneak peek into one such MTG Foundations card – the Cat Collector.

Exclusive MTG Foundations card preview: Cat Collector

Cat Collector is a three-cost Creature for 2W that will have you doing exactly what its name suggests. On play you’ll be able to generate a Food Token which taps to restore life and Cat Collector spawns a 1/1 White Cat token on the first instance of life gain each turn.

This card complements White’s affinity for life-gaining strategies and reinforces the growing emphasis on Cat tribalism within MTG Foundations. When combined with Arahbo, the First Fang, who boosts cats’ power and toughness, the tokens generated by Cat Collector become more formidable.

In smaller formats, this card might not be the first choice, but if you’re already using token or Cat-based strategies, it can easily fit in. It shines particularly well in Draft and Sealed decks. For a more unique experience, Cat Collector is likely to show its worth as a single copy in token-focused Commander decks, such as those led by Baylen the Haymaker.

In addition to its dependable token creation, Cat Collector boasts captivating artwork from skilled Magic: The Gathering artist Chris Seaman. His designs include coveted cards such as The Meathook Massacre, Morbid Opportunist, and Ocelot Pride. Let’s delve into the details.

Exclusive MTG Foundations card preview: Cat Collector

2024 sees the launch of Magic: The Gathering Foundations on November 15! Can’t wait to share this exciting hobby with my buddies by gifting them some starter sets for our upcoming holiday celebrations!

If you’re considering using Foundations as a starting point, participating retailers within the Wizards Play Network are going to host pre-release events.

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2024-10-29 01:19