With Magic: The Gathering’s Lorwyn Eclipsed officially underway, players are diving into local events to be among the first to experience Wizards of the Coast’s latest in-universe set—and knowing the 5 best Lorwyn Eclipsed decks in the early meta can make all the difference between an early exit and a first-place finish.
This Lorwyn Eclipsed decks guide discusses the best colors to pick, the playstyles they support, and more!
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Top 5 best Lorwyn Eclipsed decks to start with
5. Goblins (Red/Black)
We’re starting our list off with the Goblin denizens of the Shadowmoor!
Lorwyn Eclipsed offers a primarily aristocrat-like playstyle where you create as many creatures as you can before blighting them for bonus effects, with Boggart Cursecrafter being the signpost uncommon you want four of.
While pinging opponents and re-using your little Gobbos sounds fun, it’s also the playstyle with the most steps, which means its easily disrupted with removal or a counterspell effect, which the set has plenty of.
Refining this for more of an aggro playstyle can definitely win games, but with better options up for grabs, you’ll want to hear the rest!
4. Merfolk (White/Blue)
Merfolk’s focus on tap effects easily makes it the most versatile archetype of the set.
Not only do you get incentivized to attack, but you can also maximize these activated abilities on your opponent’s turn!
Gain life, draw cards, buff your board, and make your Gravelgill Scoundrels unblockable in your Lorwyn Eclipsed Merfolk deck strategy.
3. Kithkin (Green/White)
Among the best MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease decks to build are the Kithkin, a classic tribal strategy that does two things: flood the board with creatures (that is, going wide), and buffing these said creatures.
Keep an eye out for Thoughweft Lieutenant and Gallant Fowlnight when building this deck. If you get hit with a boardwipe that wrecks your board, you’ll need a fast way to rebuild your forces.
2. Elves (Black/Green)
Second on our list is the Elf archetype. Surprisingly, the popular subtype stands out with not only powerful synergies, but also self-mill, benefitting from deceased creatures to ensure their heroic struggle is never forgotten.
This archetype is a must-play if you happen to pull three or more copies of Morcant’s Loyalist, a 3-cost elf that buffs other elves and returns one of them to your hand from the graveyard if it dies.
1. Faerie Flash (Blue/Black)
At the top of our list of best Lorwyn Eclipsed decks for prerelease is blue/black Faeries.
This archetype removes threats, controls the board, and rewards you for casting on your opponent’s turns. Evasion is powerful in a format like Limited, and Faerie Flash takes it to a whole new level.
Flying creatures take center stage here, but you can also use your tricksters to buff your creatures, weaken enemy attackers, and make the most out of your deck with the set’s best draw spells.
Here are the best Faeries you should include in your Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease deck:
- Voracious Tome-Skimmer
- Glamer Gifter
- Glen Elendra Guardian
- Nightmare Sower
- Illusion Spinners
- Glamermite
What’s a prerelease event?
MTG prerelease events (sometimes called “PR”, “sealed”, or “draft”) are special tournaments where fans can open packs and construct decks a week before the set officially hits shelves.
These usually take place in hobby shops and local game stores. And from what we’ve seen, Lorwyn Eclipsed offers an enjoyable draft experience for new and returning fans alike — especially if you love Faeries.
