MTG: Surprising Previews from Wizards (Mirrodin Besieged)

It's only been a few weeks since the release of Scars of Mirrodin, and Wizards of the Coast capitalized on the upcoming game day of October 30th and 31st by posting a few random preview cards in their Daily MTG segment this morning. Since we're just getting this information now, I figured I'd send you all a little preview of what's to come.

Peace Strider/Pierce Strider:

 

So, it appears we now have opposing mechanical monstrosities in the upcoming set. Clocking in a 4 colorless mana either way, these 3/3 tripods have the ability to net you three life (peace) or cause an opponent to lose three (pierce). Nothing particularly amazing perhaps, but certainly solid cards, to be sure. Perhaps there might be some abuse potential when either of these guys combo with cards like Salvage Scout or even Venser. Actually, using Venser, assuming the come-into-play abilities can trigger off of his first effect, the abuse potential might be high.

Either way, Wizards has given us our first look at the next set, Mirrodin Beseiged, coming in February of 2011. Be sure to read the daily MtG article about building on a budget from their site (as linked at the beginning of this page) and come out for Game Day October 30th and 31st