Magic The Gathering: Rise of the Eldrazi

Carnage Shall Follow

For thousands of years, Zendikar has had a reputation as a deathtrap. It’s been a world of deadly perils to planeswalkers and native explorers, punishing any who seek to loot its hidden treasures and exploit its potent mana.  But unknown to the plane’s denizens, there’s a sinister reason for Zendikar’s danger: for millennia, the plane has served as a prison for the Eldrazi, astral monstrosities native to the Blind Eternities. Now, the perils facing adventurers on the plane of Zendikar have taken an even deadlier turn. The Eldrazi have been released.

Hailing from the Blind Eternities, the space between planes, the Eldrazi have transcended the colors of mana as we know them. As a result, the Eldrazi progenitors themselves and those closest to them are colorless. But don’t let the mana cost fool you—these Eldrazi are not artifacts.  Each of the colossal Eldrazi spawns its own “brood lineage.” The three brood lineages are composed of Eldrazi Drones and other subordinate beings, each reflecting the image of its progenitor. The smaller Eldrazi Drones that are aligned with colored mana and many of these drones, as well as some spells, produce Eldrazi Spawn creature tokens. These 0/1 colorless creatures can be sacrificed to add one colorless mana to your mana pool—perfect for casting those enormous Eldrazi.

The Rise of the Eldrazi set also marks the debut of colorless instants and sorceries. Like their Eldrazi creators, these versatile spells can be put into almost any deck.  Rise of the Eldrazi is the third set in the Zendikar block, yet introduces entirely new themes and mechanics to reflect the devastation that has been wrought by the world eating Eldrazi. The set features 248 black bordered cards, including randomly inserted premium versions of all cards in the set.  Available in intro packs, booster packs and fat packs – and on shelf right now!

The set introduces new mechanics including: Annihilator, Rebound, Totem Armor, Level Up, Colorless Eldrazi creatures and spells.  Rise of the Eldrazi limited play (drafting and sealed) is meant to be played with only Rise of the Eldrazi product.  New Planeswalker cards are included.

• Rise of the Eldrazi Fat Pack $59.00
• Rise of the Eldrazi Booster Packs $7.00 or $199.00 per 36 packs
• Rise of the Eldrazi Intro Packs $21.00

Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition

These ready-to-play 60-card decks showcase some of the best cards in Magic history. The Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition box set has ten rare cards and two mythic rare cards. Six cards feature new artwork, including foil alternative-art versions of Phyrexian Negator and Urza’s Rage.  Two 60 card theme decks Mk1 Price $39.90

The overlay of the Phyrexian plane of Rath has unleashed a scourge upon Dominaria. Single-minded and unyielding, the Phyrexian army uses the power of black mana to fuel efficient killing machines that seek to eliminate all in its path.

For Dominaria, victory is the only option. The Coalition, representing the five colors of mana, has united under the leadership of Gerrard Capashen to combat the Phyrexian invaders.

When these opposing forces wage war, devastation can be the only outcome. The question then remains, where will you stand?

Links:

• Deck lists for Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition
• List of Wizard of the Coast Magic the Gathering product‘

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A World Enraged

Ancient forces begin to awaken, causing the world of Zendikar to wreak havoc upon its inhabitants. This exotic and dangerous world is made even more perilous and yet more attractive to adventurers and Planeswalkers wishing to plunder its treasures.

Zendikar now writhes and thrashes like a living thing literally lashing out at those on its surface. Do you have the skills, wits, and courage to survive, let alone thrive?

Explore this dangerously changing world on magicthegathering.com.

Collector’s Highlights

Worldwake is a direct follow-up to the incredibly popular Zendikar set, and builds on the themes and mechanics introduced in that set.

• The set features 145 black-bordered cards, including randomly inserted premium versions of all cards in the set.
• The set introduces the new mechanic Multikicker and expands Zendikar’s Allies, Landfall, Traps and Quests mechanics. Animated lands also feature prominently in the set.
• Booster packs and fat packs feature Zendikar full-art land.
• A new version of the Planeswalker Jace Beleren is revealed.

Each booster pack contains 15 cards – Mk1 Price $7.00 per booster, $59.00 per Fatpack.

Worldwake Theme Decks:

Ready to play 41 card deck featuring a foil premium card, a sealed 15 card booster pack, a strategy insert and a Magic the Gathering Learn to Play guide!

Decklists can be found here!

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