Everything you need to know about MTG legendary demon crime lords in Streets of New Capenna

March 2023 · 4 minute read

The Magic: The Gathering city of New Capenna will be run by five demon crime families within the Streets of New Capenna set, each containing a legendary creature as the patriarch. 

The five families that run the city of New Capenna are the focus of the Streets of New Capenna (SNC) set, with each having its own unique mechanic and three-color mana identity. Of the three colors associated with each of the five families, the middle color showcases the narrative and mechanical identity, according to WotC. And each family contains a legendary creature that is the patriarch. 

The five demon lord crime families are the Brokers, Cabaretti, Riveteers, Maestros, and the Obscura. 

Here are the five legendary creatures that run the MTG New Capenna crime families:

Falco Spara, Pactweaver (Brokers family GWU)

White is the main color within the Brokers family, thematically providing protection and control in conjunction with the MTG colors Green and Blue. Falco Sapra, Pactweaver is a bird demon that has the SNC mechanic Shield Counter, a Brokers mechanic within the set.

Jetmir, Nexus of Revels (Cabaretti family RGW)

Green is the main color within the Cabaretti family, showcasing go-wide strategies and creature synergies in conjunction with the MTG colors Red and White. There is also a large number of cats within the Cabaretti family. 

Ziatora, the Incinerator (Riveteers family BRG)

Many within the Riveteers family are dragons, synergizing with Aggro and sacrifice themes. Red is the main color, working in conjunction with the MTG colors Black and Green.

Lord Xander, the Collector (Maestros family UBR)

Black is the main color of the Maestros family, synergizing with sacrifice themes and removal. A majority of those in the Maestros family are vampires, synergizing with the other MTG colors Blue and Red. 

Raffine, Scheming Seer (Obscura family WUB)

Many within the Obscura family are Cephalids. The main color of the Obscura family is Blue, providing card draw and control, in conjunction with the other MTG colors White and Black. Raffine, Scheming Seer showcases the SNC mechanic Connive, associated with the Obscura family. 

All images via WotC, Magic: The Gathering.

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