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Year of the Horse 2026

is a Magic: The Gathering set set on the windswept plane of Kaizhou, where celestial steeds known as Dawnmares thunder across endless steppe and sky, carrying clans bound by honor, speed, and destiny. According to legend, once every twelve years the Spirit Stallion descends from the heavens, igniting the Great Gallop—a planar-spanning race that determines which clan will guide Kaizhou through an age of prosperity or peril. The set’s story follows rival khans, sky-riders, and wandering shamans as they compete for the Spirit Stallion’s blessing while uncovering a looming threat that seeks to shackle the free-roaming herds and drain the plane’s vital winds. Mechanically, the set emphasizes speed and momentum, introducing the new keyword

Gallop

, which grants bonus effects if a creature attacked the turn it entered the battlefield, as well as

Mount

creatures that can be paired with Riders for shared abilities. +1/+1 counter synergies represent training and bond-building, while “race” enchantments track progress toward powerful clan-wide rewards, capturing the relentless pace and triumphant spirit of the Year of the Horse.