Magic: The Gathering Errata Drops Tribal And Nagas For Inclusivity

thegamer.com:

Magic: The Gathering is updating some of its terminology to be more inclusive, including changing the controversial tribal card type to Kindred, the Naga subtype to Snake, and more.

Earlier this year, MTG's head designer, Mark Rosewater, revealed that the team had internally started to refer to the Tribal card type as "Typal" after being advised by consultants to stop using that kind of language. Although this seemed like a positive change, Rosewater noted that it was just internal for now and wasn't being "officially used anywhere on cards".

"Multiple consultants recommended we stop using the language, so we decided to change it."

Typal may not yet have officially been added to Magic: The Gathering cards, but it did signal that Wizards of the Coast was aiming to be more inclusive and change some of the more problematic and outdated language that was in the game. To further cement this mindset, Wizards of the Coast just shared an update that reveals some official changes that are being made to card terminology so that Magic: The Gathering can remain as inclusive as possible.

The site update starts with a statement from Wizards of the Coast that reads, "We are continuously reviewing our card catalogue and finding ways to update the game's language and visual representation with the processes, care, and sensitivity built into modern sets. As such, and to make our game as inclusive and welcoming as possible, we have several changes upcoming."

It then reveals that several changes are going to be made to terminology and art used in the game alongside the Magic: The Gathering Arena rollout of Khans of Tarkir coming on December 12. A few cards will have their art changed to "follow updated creative guidelines", including