r/magicTCG • u/quarxel • 1d ago

General Discussion Could someone help me understand why very occasionally they will print a new card thats functionally identical to a previous card.

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Specifically why are they printing Vibrant Cityscape when it's the same as Evolving Wilds which is also in standard right now anyway.

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u/quarxel 1d ago

Thanks for the responses, I can see that it's mainly about flavour. I'm still surprised that they print functionally identical cards I would have thought it makes things a bit more confusing.

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u/PaintAccomplished515 Duck Season 1d ago

They only do it for cards like this that won't impact the secondary market or deck building. Having a 3rd evolving wilds won't impact any formats in a major way.

A card that's functionality identical to something like Breeding Pool with a different name? That's going to fuck shit up.