diff --git a/forge-core/src/main/java/forge/deck/DeckFormat.java b/forge-core/src/main/java/forge/deck/DeckFormat.java
index 83159c72615..1678f36025f 100644
--- a/forge-core/src/main/java/forge/deck/DeckFormat.java
+++ b/forge-core/src/main/java/forge/deck/DeckFormat.java
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ public enum DeckFormat {
             //basic lands, Shadowborn Apostle and Relentless Rats
 
             final CardPool allCards = deck.getAllCardsInASinglePool(hasCommander());
-            final ImmutableSet<String> limitExceptions = ImmutableSet.of("Relentless Rats", "Shadowborn Apostle");
+            final ImmutableSet<String> limitExceptions = ImmutableSet.of("Relentless Rats", "Shadowborn Apostle", "Rat Colony");
 
             // should group all cards by name, so that different editions of same card are really counted as the same card
             for (final Entry<String, Integer> cp : Aggregates.groupSumBy(allCards, PaperCard.FN_GET_NAME)) {
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/academy_journeymage.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/academy_journeymage.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..0ad43003378
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/academy_journeymage.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Name:Academy Journeymage
+ManaCost:4 U
+Types:Creature Human Wizard
+PT:3/2
+S:Mode$ ReduceCost | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Type$ Spell | Amount$ 1 | EffectZone$ All | CheckSVar$ Wizard | SVarCompare$ GE1 | References$ Wizard | Description$ This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control a Wizard.
+SVar:Wizard:Count$Valid Wizard.YouCtrl
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigChangeZone | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.
+SVar:TrigChangeZone:DB$ ChangeZone | ValidTgts$ Creature.OppCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature an opponent controls | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Hand
+Oracle:This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control a Wizard. When Academy Journeymage enters the battlefield, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/ancient_animus.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/ancient_animus.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..664af8ad3a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/ancient_animus.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Ancient Animus
+ManaCost:1 G
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ PutCounter | Cost$ 1 G | ValidTgts$ Creature.YouCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Choose target creature you control | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1 | ConditionCheckSVar$ X | ConditionSVarCompare$ GE1 | References$ X | SubAbility$ DBFight | SpellDescription$ Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control if it's legendary. Then it fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
+SVar:X:Targeted$Valid Legendary
+SVar:DBFight:DB$ Fight | Defined$ ParentTarget | ValidTgts$ Creature.OppCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Choose target creature an opponent controls
+Oracle:Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control if it's legendary. Then it fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/baloth_gorger.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/baloth_gorger.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..82469076f26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/baloth_gorger.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Baloth Gorger
+ManaCost:2 G G
+Types:Creature Beast
+PT:4/4
+K:Kicker:4
+K:etbCounter:P1P1:3:CheckSVar$ WasKicked:If CARDNAME was kicked, it enters the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters on it.
+SVar:WasKicked:Count$Kicked.1.0
+Oracle:Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell.)\nIf Baloth Gorger was kicked, it enters the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters on it. 
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/blink_of_an_eye.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/blink_of_an_eye.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..23fe9565265
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/blink_of_an_eye.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Blink of an Eye
+ManaCost:1 U
+Types:Instant
+K:Kicker:1 U
+A:SP$ ChangeZone | Cost$ 1 U | ValidTgts$ Permanent.nonLand | TgtPrompt$ Select target nonland permanent | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Hand | SubAbility$ DBDraw | SpellDescription$ Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. If this spell was kicked, draw a card.
+SVar:DBDraw:DB$ Draw | NumCards$ 1 | Condition$ Kicked | ConditionDescription$ If this spell was kicked
+Oracle:Kicker {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell.)\nReturn target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. If this spell was kicked, draw a card.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/broken_bond.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/broken_bond.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..d90a2e10da4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/broken_bond.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Broken Bond
+ManaCost:1 G
+Types:Sorcery
+A:SP$ Destroy | Cost$ 1 G | ValidTgts$ Artifact,Enchantment | TgtPrompt$ Select target artifact or enchantment | SubAbility$ DBChangeZone | SpellDescription$ Destroy target artifact or enchantment. You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield.
+SVar:DBChangeZone:DB$ ChangeZone | Origin$ Hand | Destination$ Battlefield | ChangeType$ Land | ChangeNum$ 1
+Oracle:Destroy target artifact or enchantment. You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/demonic_vigor.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/demonic_vigor.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..5ecd045c20d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/demonic_vigor.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Name:Demonic Vigor
+ManaCost:B
+Types:Enchantment Aura
+K:Enchant creature
+A:SP$ Attach | Cost$ B | ValidTgts$ Creature | AILogic$ Pump
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Creature.EnchantedBy | AddPower$ 1 | AddToughness$ 1 | Description$ Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Graveyard | ValidCard$ Card.AttachedBy | Execute$ TrigChangeZone | TriggerDescription$ When enchanted creature dies, return that card to its owner's hand.
+SVar:TrigChangeZone:DB$ ChangeZone | Defined$ TriggeredCard | Origin$ Graveyard | Destination$ Hand
+Oracle:Enchant creature\nEnchanted creature gets +1/+1.\nWhen enchanted creature dies, return that card to its owner's hand.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/dub.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/dub.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..07e39c64e2c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/dub.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Dub
+ManaCost:2 W
+Types:Enchantment Aura
+K:Enchant creature
+A:SP$ Attach | Cost$ 2 W | ValidTgts$ Creature | AILogic$ Pump
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Creature.EnchantedBy | AddPower$ 2 | AddToughness$ 2 | AddKeyword$ First Strike | AddType$ Knight | Description$ Enchanted creature gets +2/+2, has first strike, and is a Knight in addition to its other types.
+Oracle:Enchant creature\nEnchanted creature gets +2/+2, has first strike, and is a Knight in addition to its other types.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/firefist_adept.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/firefist_adept.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..dbfc8f8efcb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/firefist_adept.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Firefist Adept
+ManaCost:4 R
+Types:Creature Human Wizard
+PT:3/3
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigDealDamage | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, it deals X damage to target creature an opponent controls, where X is the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard.
+SVar:TrigDealDamage:DB$ DealDamage | ValidTgts$ Creature.OppCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature an opponent controls | NumDmg$ X | References$ X
+SVar:X:Count$Valid Wizard.YouCtrl
+Oracle:When Firefist Adept enters the battlefield, it deals X damage to target creature an opponent controls, where X is the number of Wizards you control.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/forebears_blade.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/forebears_blade.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..d03bec220c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/forebears_blade.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Forebear's Blade
+ManaCost:3
+Types:Artifact Equipment
+K:Equip 3
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Creature.EquippedBy | AddPower$ 3 | AddKeyword$ Vigilance & Trample | Description$ Equipped creature gets +3/+0 and has vigilance and trample.
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Graveyard | ValidCard$ Card.AttachedBy | Execute$ TrigAttach | TriggerDescription$ Whenever equipped creature dies, attach CARDNAME to target creature you control.
+SVar:TrigAttach:DB$ Attach | ValidTgts$ Creature.YouCtrl
+Oracle:Equipped creature gets +3/+0 and has vigilance and trample.\nWhenever equipped creature dies, attach Forebear's Blade to target creature you control.\nEquip {3}
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fungal_infection.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fungal_infection.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..eafbe512a93
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fungal_infection.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Fungal Infection
+ManaCost:B
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ Pump | Cost$ B | ValidTgts$ Creature | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature | NumAtt$ -1 | NumDef$ -1 | IsCurse$ True | SubAbility$ DBSaproling | SpellDescription$ Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.
+SVar:DBSaproling:DB$ Token | TokenAmount$ 1 | TokenName$ Saproling | TokenTypes$ Creature,Saproling | TokenOwner$ You | TokenColors$ Green | TokenPower$ 1 | TokenToughness$ 1 | TokenImage$ g 1 1 saproling DOM
+DeckHas:Ability$Token
+Oracle:Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/gaeas_protector.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/gaeas_protector.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e6fa451d110
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/gaeas_protector.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Gaea's Protector
+ManaCost:3 G
+Types:Creature Elemental Warrior
+PT:4/2
+K:CARDNAME must be blocked if able.
+Oracle:Gaea's Protector must be blocked if able.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/gift_of_growth.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/gift_of_growth.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..3addb8a2b03
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/gift_of_growth.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Gift of Growth
+ManaCost:1 G
+Types:Instant
+K:Kicker:1 G
+A:SP$ Untap | Cost$ 1 G | ValidTgts$ Creature | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature | SubAbility$ DBPump | SpellDescription$ Untap target creature. It gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn instead.
+SVar:DBPump:DB$ Pump | Defined$ Targeted | NumAtt$ +X | NumDef$ +X | References$ X
+SVar:X:Count$Kicked.4.2
+Oracle:Kicker {2} (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast this spell.)\nUntap target creature. It gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn instead.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/lyra_dawnbriger.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/lyra_dawnbriger.txt
index 4632dbb4ae3..702106bf179 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/lyra_dawnbriger.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/lyra_dawnbriger.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Name:Lyra Dawnbriger
+Name:Lyra Dawnbringer
 ManaCost:3 W W
 Types:Legendary Creature Angel
 PT:5/5
@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@ K:Lifelink
 S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Angel.Other+YouCtrl | AddPower$ 1 | AddToughness$ 1 | AddKeyword$ Lifelink | Description$ Other Angels you control get +1/+1 and have lifelink.
 SVar:BuffedBy:Angel
 SVar:PlayMain1:TRUE
-SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/lyra_dawnbriger.jpg
+SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/lyra_dawnbringer.jpg
 Oracle:Flying, first strike, lifelink\nOther Angels you control get +1/+1 and have lifelink.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/navigators_compass.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/navigators_compass.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..618b8bac159
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/navigators_compass.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Navigator's Compass
+ManaCost:1
+Types:Artifact
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigGainLife | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, you gain 3 life.
+SVar:TrigGainLife:DB$ GainLife | LifeAmount$ 3
+A:AB$ ChooseType | Cost$ T | Defined$ You | Type$ Basic Land | SubAbility$ DBAnimate | SpellDescription$ Until end of turn, target land you control becomes the basic land type of your choice in addition to its other types.
+SVar:DBAnimate:DB$ Animate | ValidTgts$ Land.YouCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Select target land you control | Types$ ChosenType
+Oracle:When Navigator's Compass enters the battlefield, you gain 3 life.\nT: Until end of turn, target land you control becomes the basic land type of your choice in addition to its other types.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/powerstone_shard.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/powerstone_shard.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..de2307111e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/powerstone_shard.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Powerstone Shard
+ManaCost:3
+Types:Artifact
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ C | Amount$ X | References$ X | SpellDescription$ Add {C} for each artifact you control named Powerstone Shard.
+SVar:X:Count$Valid Artifact.namedPowerstone Shard+YouCtrl
+SVar:BuffedBy:Artifact.namedPowerstone Shard
+Oracle:Add {C} for each artifact you control named Powerstone Shard.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/rat_colony.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/rat_colony.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..a721c026b14
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/rat_colony.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Name:Rat Colony
+ManaCost:1 B
+Types:Creature Rat
+Text:A deck can have any number of cards named Rat Colony.
+PT:2/1
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Card.Self | AddPower$ X | References$ X | Description$ CARDNAME gets +1/+0 for each other Rat you control.
+SVar:X:Count$Valid Rat.YouCtrl+Other
+SVar:BuffedBy:Rat
+SVar:PlayMain1:TRUE
+DeckNeeds:Type$Rat
+Oracle:Rat Colony gets +1/+0 for each other Rat you control.\nA deck can have any number of cards named Rat Colony.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/shield_of_the_realm.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/shield_of_the_realm.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..c94715a4cbf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/shield_of_the_realm.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Shield of the Realm
+ManaCost:2
+Types:Artifact Equipment
+K:Equip 1
+S:Mode$ PreventDamage | Target$ Creature.EquippedBy | Amount$ 2 | Description$ If a source would deal damage to equipped creature, prevent 2 of that damage.
+Oracle:If a source would deal damage to equipped creature, prevent 2 of that damage.\nEquip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/steel_leaf_champion.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/steel_leaf_champion.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..f9a6f01afe0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/steel_leaf_champion.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Steel Leaf Champion
+ManaCost:G G G
+Types:Creature Elf Knight
+PT:5/4
+K:CantBeBlockedBy Creature.powerLE2
+Oracle:Steel Leaf Champion can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/tempest_djinn.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/tempest_djinn.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9b91fd09ad6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/tempest_djinn.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Tempest Djinn
+ManaCost:U U U
+Types:Creature Djinn
+PT:0/4
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Card.Self | AddPower$ X | Description$ CARDNAME gets +1/+0 for each basic Island you control.
+SVar:X:Count$Valid Island.Basic+YouCtrl
+SVar:BuffedBy:Island.Basic+YouCtrl
+Oracle:Tempest Djinn gets +1/+0 for each basic Island you control.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/territorial_allosaurus.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/territorial_allosaurus.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..2e105dedc07
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/territorial_allosaurus.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Name:Territorial Allosaurus
+ManaCost:2 G G
+Types:Creature Dinosaur
+PT:5/5
+K:Kicker:2 G
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self+kicked | Execute$ TrigKicker | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, it fights another target creature.
+SVar:TrigKicker:DB$ Fight | Defined$ TriggeredCard | ValidTgts$ Creature.Other | TgtPrompt$ Choose another target creature
+SVar:PlayMain1:TRUE
+Oracle:Kicker {2}{G} (You may pay an additional {2}{G} as you cast this spell.)\nWhen Territorial Allosaurus enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, it fights another target creature.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/thallid_soothsayer.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/thallid_soothsayer.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9a70758d4ec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/thallid_soothsayer.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Thallid Soothsayer
+ManaCost:3 B
+Types:Creature Fungus
+PT:2/3
+A:AB$ Draw | Cost$ 2 Sac<1/Creature> | NumCards$ 1 | SpellDescription$ Draw a card.
+Oracle:{2}, Sacrifice a creature: Draw a card.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/verix_bladewing.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/verix_bladewing.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..d4bb13a76b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/verix_bladewing.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Name:Verix Bladewing
+ManaCost:2 R R
+Types:Legendary Creature Dragon
+PT:4/4
+K:Flying
+K:Kicker:3
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self+kicked | Execute$ TrigKicker | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, create Karox Bladewing, a legendary 4/4 red Dragon creature token with flying.
+SVar:TrigKicker:DB$ Token | TokenAmount$ 1 | TokenName$ Karox Bladewing | TokenTypes$ Legendary,Creature,Dragon | TokenOwner$ You | TokenColors$ Red | TokenPower$ 4 | TokenToughness$ 4 | TokenKeywords$ Flying
+Oracle:Kicker {3} (You may pay an additional {3} as you cast this spell.)\nFlying\nWhen Verix Bladewing enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, create Karox Bladewing, a legendary 4/4 red Dragon creature token with flying.