# 2021 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021 #80

> This catalog entry covers the 2021 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Card #80, featuring the Krosan Adaptation enchantment designed by artist Zach Francks.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2021
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
- **Card Number**: 80
- **Featured**: Krosan Adaptation
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {G}
- **Type**: Enchantment — Aura
- **Color**: G
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards introduced a unique testing phase for upcoming mechanics, and card number 80, Krosan Adaptation, stands as a notable example of this experimental design. As an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of one green mana, this card offers a distinct gameplay experience that diverges from standard set releases. The Storm mechanic is central to its identity, allowing players to copy the spell for each spell cast earlier in the turn, with the flexibility to assign new targets to those copies upon entry as tokens. Collector interest in Mystery Booster Playtest Cards often stems from their role as precursors to future expansions, providing insight into the creative development of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Krosan Adaptation, illustrated by Zach Francks, features a normal layout that highlights the card's functional text and artistic presentation without the embellishments found in premium variants. Its rarity as a Rare card within the CMB2 set code adds to its significance among collectors who focus on the evolution of game mechanics. The card's effect transforms the enchanted creature, granting it +1/+0 power and toughness while bestowing vigilance, a defensive ability that prevents the creature from attacking unless it has been defended against. This combination of offensive boost and defensive utility makes Krosan Adaptation a compelling subject for those studying the strategic depth of the game. Whether for personal study or as part of a broader collection of Magic: The Gathering memorabilia, understanding the context of playtest cards enhances the appreciation of the game's rich design legacy.

## FAQ

### What is the Storm mechanic on Krosan Adaptation?

Storm copies the spell for each spell cast before it during the turn, creating token copies that enter the battlefield as the enchanted creature with the same effects.

### Who illustrated card number 80 in the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards?

Zach Francks is the artist credited with the illustration for Krosan Adaptation in the 2021 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards release.

### What makes Mystery Booster Playtest Cards distinct from standard sets?

Playtest cards are designed to evaluate new mechanics and designs before potential inclusion in future expansions, often featuring unique set codes like CMB2 and varying rarity levels.

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