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The '''Scars of Mirrodin block''' is the seventeenth [[Block]] in ''Magic'' history and consists of the large expansion ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' and the two small expansions ''[[Mirrodin Besieged]]'' and ''[[New Phyrexia]]''. <ref>{{DailyRef| | {{SubTabs | ||
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The '''Scars of Mirrodin block''' is the seventeenth [[Block]] in ''Magic'' history and consists of the large expansion ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' ({{keyrune|SOM}}) and the two small expansions ''[[Mirrodin Besieged]]'' ({{keyrune|MBS}}) and ''[[New Phyrexia]]'' ({{keyrune|NPH}}).<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/untold-story-well-until-today-2011-04-04|The Untold Story (Well, Until Today)|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 04, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/modern-tales-part-2-2013-06-24|Modern Tales, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 24, 2013}}</ref> | |||
==Description== | |||
Keywords/ability words introduced within this block: [[Metalcraft]], [[Infect]] (and [[poison counter]]s), [[Proliferate]], [[Battle cry]], [[Living weapon]]. | Keywords/ability words introduced within this block: [[Metalcraft]], [[Infect]] (and [[poison counter]]s), [[Proliferate]], [[Battle cry]], [[Living weapon]]. | ||
Keywords reused from the past: [[Imprint]] | Keywords reused from the past: [[Imprint]] | ||
The block came out over 2010–2011 and saw a return to the plane of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]], previously introduced by [[Mirrodin|the set of the same name]] and the [[Mirrodin block|subsequent block]]. <ref>{{DailyRef| | The block came out over 2010–2011 and saw a return to the plane of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]], previously introduced by [[Mirrodin|the set of the same name]] and the [[Mirrodin block|subsequent block]].<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/moreover-doing-sequels-right-2010-09-01|Moreover: Doing Sequels Right|[[Doug Beyer]]|September 01, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/terms-engagement-2010-09-21|The Terms of Engagement|[[Doug Beyer]]|September 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/rotation-season-2010-09-29|Rotation Season|[[Doug Beyer]]|September 29, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/lessons-learned-part-3|Lessons Learned, Part 3|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 22, 2023}}</ref> | ||
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==Watermarks== | |||
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The block describes the conflict between two major factions - one being Mirrodin, and the other being the invading forces of [[Phyrexia]]. Cards aligned with these two factions are [[watermark]]ed.<ref name="FAQ">{{DailyRef|new-phyrexia-frequently-asked-questions-2011-05-04|''New Phyrexia'' Frequently Asked Questions|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|May 04, 2011}}</ref> The ratio of Phyrexian to Mirran cards significantly changes in favor of Phyrexia with the procession of the sets.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/touch-evil-2011-05-02|Touch of Evil|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/180152500083/what-are-the-6-criteria-for-something-to-get-a|title=What are the 6 criteria for something to get a Phyrexian watermark?|November 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/180160842483/looking-at-the-whole-scars-block-it-looks-like|title= Looking at the whole scars block, it looks like there are a few cards that have a phyrexian watermark without meeting any of the criteria.|November 15, 2018}}</ref> | |||
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The Scars of Mirrodin block is the seventeenth Block in Magic history and consists of the large expansion Scars of Mirrodin () and the two small expansions Mirrodin Besieged () and New Phyrexia ().[1][2]
Description
Keywords/ability words introduced within this block: Metalcraft, Infect (and poison counters), Proliferate, Battle cry, Living weapon.
Keywords reused from the past: Imprint
The block came out over 2010–2011 and saw a return to the plane of Mirrodin, previously introduced by the set of the same name and the subsequent block.[3][4][5][6]
Sets
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Watermarks
The block describes the conflict between two major factions - one being Mirrodin, and the other being the invading forces of Phyrexia. Cards aligned with these two factions are watermarked.[7] The ratio of Phyrexian to Mirran cards significantly changes in favor of Phyrexia with the procession of the sets.[8][9][10]
Theme decks
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 04, 2011). "The Untold Story (Well, Until Today)". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 24, 2013). "Modern Tales, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (September 01, 2010). "Moreover: Doing Sequels Right". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (September 22, 2010). "The Terms of Engagement". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (September 29, 2010). "Rotation Season". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 22, 2023). "Lessons Learned, Part 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (May 04, 2011). "New Phyrexia Frequently Asked Questions". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 2, 2011). "Touch of Evil". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 15, 2018). "What are the 6 criteria for something to get a Phyrexian watermark?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 15, 2018). "Looking at the whole scars block, it looks like there are a few cards that have a phyrexian watermark without meeting any of the criteria.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
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