The full set list for Innistrad Remastered has now been spoiled, and as horror-lovers we’re pretty excited for this showcase of one of the most spooktacular planes in all of Magic: The Gathering.
We don’t have long to wait now for this MTG set, as it comes out in just a couple week’s time, on January 24. Here are the cards I’m craving from the set – some very valuable reprints, many of which have lovely new artwork and treatments to rival any Secret Lair.
Edgar Markov
Current price: $92
As you’d expect, the ultimate vampire, Edgar Markov, has plenty of representation in Innistrad Remastered. Along with retro frames, there’s also a serialized movie poster style, but I really like this version, which looks more like a portrait this character might actually hang on his wall.
While perhaps not as badass as the original, it’s a real glow-up from the arch-vamp’s most recent appearance as a ‘charmed groom’ in Crimson Vow (although, seriously, how many cups of blood does one man need?).
This is a super important reprint, as Edgar Markov is one of the most desirable MTG commanders of all time, and was becoming ludicrously expensive.
If you’re a Markov admirer, by the way, you might enjoy our piece on how he’d fare in a cage match with other big name pop culture vampires.
Brisela, Voice of Nightmares
Current price: $40
Technically Brisela isn’t one card, but two, as her Meld form is created by combining the backs of two warped angels: Gisela and Bruna. But if I were to only find Bruna and not her twin, I’d be pulling the same expression as this two-headed Eldrazi Angel. You gotta have both, or what is the point?
If I only opened Gisela, of course, it’d be even worse, since she’s by far the cheaper part of this duo ($5.50, compared to Gisela’s hefty $33 price tag).
While plenty other high mana, high impact creatures are available, building a Commander deck with the aim of melding Brisela is such a fun concept, and shouldn’t cost as much as it currently does. Hopefully, this reprint will lower the price.
Emrakul, The Promised End
Current price: $56
As anyone who’s tried to upgrade the Ulalek Commander precon from a couple years’ back will know, the big Eldrazi titans are too darn pricey. A regular Emrakul reprint will obviously help bring that down somewhat, but this movie poster version, which shows the creature going to town on some innocent architecture, is sure to retain value, making it one of the biggest chase cards in the set.
Craterhoof Behemoth
Current price: $35
This what Craterhoof Behemoth looks like in 2025. Feel old yet? The ultimate top-end for any green EDH deck, this enormous beast turns 13 this year, which apparently officially makes it eligible for a retro-frame border.
Craterhoof Behemoth has only been reprinted in expensive Masters sets up to now, so this release is sure to see it enter more fans’ collections. Commander players, get ready for some curtailed games next time you face mono-green!
The Meathook Massacre
Current price: $39
Let’s take a break from giant monsters for a brief minute to talk about the best Innistrad-centric board wipe, and this superb version which is absolutely going to pop at the table.
This pricey enchantment has never had a special printing before, so it’s bound to be one of the biggest chase cards of the set.
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Current price: $42
Most of the movie poster cards in Innistrad Remastered look great, but if I had to pick one that I would absolutely love to get my hands on, it would be Avacyn, Angel of Hope. Another expensive Commander card, this time played in the 99 not the Command Zone, Avacyn is a powerful creature that slots into most Angels decks, as well as any that are focused on cheating creatures into play.
This variant of Avacyn, Angel of Hope is likely to be divisive, and the thing that I love about it, how small Avacyn looks under the gaze and grasping hands of some unknown monster, is exactly what others will despise.
You could easily say the subject of a card shouldn’t be so diminutive in the card art, but I think she stands out well enough, and find this version a great fit for Innistrad, which is a perfect example of a ‘Points of Light’ type setting.
Griselbrand
Current price: $11
From giant angels to giant demons! It’s a crying shame Griselbrand’s utility is so hampered by his Commander ban – though on the other hand of course, it keeps the cardboard cheap.
While it’s unlikely to be as valuable as the other cards on this list, I’d be more than happy to open a pack and see this guy, looking much more imposing here than he does in his Secret Lair appearances. Although, what does that guy in the bottom left think he’s doing? Yeah we see it, buddy.
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
Current price: $14
Another victim of card bannings, Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord would have been one of the biggest cards of this set had Rakdos Midrange not flown a little too close to the sun and gotten smacked down with a Pioneer ban.
Nonetheless, any vampire EDH deck is happy to run Sorin, and I just happen to have one. Who doesn’t love an MTG planeswalker that can use its ultimate ability on the same turn you cast it?
While less ostentatious than the showcase styles that pepper our list, the new extended art version of Sorin is still really cool though, depicting the same scene as the previous card, but now Sorin’s just a little more Geralt of Rivia.
Hermit Druid
Current price: $23
Hermit Druid is an ancient card that hasn’t had a reprint since the 90s, so its nice to see him looking so hale and hearty here (shame we can’t say the same for his furry friend).
This card is a lot of fun in certain Commander decks, as he’s great for stocking your graveyard, and gets even better if you build your deck with very few basic lands.
Also, for those who like their Magic cards shiny, this set will be your first time reasonable opportunity to get the card in foil, as before this the only foil version was a judge promo given out to a select few.
Are you looking forward to buying packs of Innistrad Remastered or are you saving your cash for the many, many new Standard sets on the MTG release schedule? If so, we can provide all available details on everything from Aetherdrift to Edge of Eternities.
Source: Wargamer
