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  |design = [[Chris Millar]],<br />[[Mark Gottlieb]]
set name = Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth|
  |development = Chris Millar,<br />Mark Gottlieb
logo = [[File:DDI logo.jpg|250px]]|
  |release = March 30, 2012
symbol = DDI symbol.jpg|
  |plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
symbol description = |
  |mechanics = [[Enters the battlefield|“Enters-the-battlefield” effects]],<br />[[Firebreathing]],<br />“[[Mountains]] matter”,<br />[[Saboteur]]s,<br />[[Equipment]]
design team = [[Chris Millar]],<BR>[[Mark Gottlieb]]<ref name="Announcing DDI">{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/779|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''|[[Monty Ashley]]|August 18, 2011}}</ref>|
  |keywords = [[Landfall]]
development team = Chris Millar,<BR>Mark Gottlieb<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>|
  |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
date_release = March 30, 2012<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>|
  |code_expansion = DDI
mechanics = "Enters-the-battlefield" effects,<BR>[[Firebreathing]],<BR>"Mountains matter",<BR>Saboteurs<ref name="Duel or Die">{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/188|Duel or Die|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|March 26, 2012}}</ref>|
  |code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/duel-decks-venser-vs-koth Product info]
keywords = [[Equipment]],<BR>[[Landfall]]<ref name="Duel or Die"/>|
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks I)
size = 120<ref name="Announcing DDI"/><BR><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>|
  |series = [[Duel Decks]]
code_expansion = DDI<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>|
  |first = {{series|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
block name = [[Duel Decks]]|
  |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth}}
first set = [[Duel Decks#Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]]|
  |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari}}
second set = '''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth'''|
  |previous = Dark Ascension
third set = [[Duel Decks#Izzet vs. Golgari|Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari]]|
  |next = Avacyn Restored
previous set = [[Dark Ascension]]|
this set = Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth|
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'''''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''''' is the ninth set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on March 30, 2012, with an MSRP is $19.99.<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>
'''''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''''' is the ninth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on March 30, 2012, with an MSRP is US$19.99.<ref name="Announcing DDI">{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-duel-decks-venser-vs-koth-2011-08-18|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''|[[Monty Ashley]]|August 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/venser-vs-koth-packaging-2012-03-22|Venser vs. Koth Packaging|[[Monty Ashley]]|March 22, 2012}}</ref>


''Venser vs. Koth'' contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c> and the other around <c>Koth of the Hammer</c>. ''Venser vs. Koth'' depicts the struggle between two planeswalkers and is a set of largely flavor-based theme decks.
''Venser vs. Koth'' contains two [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, one centered around <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c> and the other around <c>Koth of the Hammer</c>. ''Venser vs. Koth'' depicts the struggle between two planeswalkers and is a set of largely flavor-based theme decks.


==Description==
==Description==
''Venser vs. Koth'' features two cards with alternate art and holographic treatment; <c>Koth of the Hammer</c> and <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c>. Furthermore, the set includes another five cards with alternate art; <c>Anger</c>, <c>Chartooth Cougar</c>, <c>Path to Exile</c>, <c>Plated Geopede</c>, and <c>Preordain</c>.<ref name="Duel or Die"/>
''Venser vs. Koth'' features two cards with [[alternate art]] and [[foil|holographic treatment]]; <c>Koth of the Hammer</c> and <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c>. Furthermore, the set includes another five cards with alternate art; <c>Anger</c>, <c>Chartooth Cougar</c>, <c>Path to Exile</c>, <c>Plated Geopede</c>, and <c>Preordain</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/duel-or-die-2012-03-26-0|Duel or Die|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|March 26, 2012}}</ref>


In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains one of each emblem card for each of the two planeswalker's ultimate abilities.<ref name="DDI Decklists Revealed">Adam Styborski. (March 20, 2012.) [http://www.gatheringmagic.com/adamstyborski-03202012-venser-vs-koth-decklists-revealed/ ''Venser vs. Koth'' Decklists Revealed!], GatheringMagic.</ref>
In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains one of each [[emblem]] card for each of the two planeswalker's ultimate abilities.<ref name="DDI Decklists Revealed">Adam Styborski. (March 20, 2012.) [http://www.gatheringmagic.com/adamstyborski-03202012-venser-vs-koth-decklists-revealed/ ''Venser vs. Koth'' Decklists Revealed!], GatheringMagic.</ref>


''Venser vs. Koth'' was panned by critics and was ill-received, with some citing a lack of power, lack of favorable card–card interactions or synergy in both decks, and the "broad but shallow" approach with themes and mechanics.<ref name="DDI Decklists Revealed"/>
''Venser vs. Koth'' was panned by critics and was ill-received, with some citing a lack of power, lack of favorable card–card interactions or synergy in both decks, and the "broad but shallow" approach with themes and mechanics.<ref name="DDI Decklists Revealed"/>


==Background==
==Background==
''Venser vs. Koth'' is based on the novel ''The Quest for Karn'', which tells the story of the [[Scars of Mirrodin]] block.
''Venser vs. Koth'' is based on the novel ''[[Scars of Mirrodin: The Quest for Karn|The Quest for Karn]]'', which tells the story of the [[Scars of Mirrodin]] block.


{{Cquote|Two Planeswalkers, one compassionate, one calculating, gave their all to save a world.
{{Cquote|Two Planeswalkers, one compassionate, one calculating, gave their all to save a world.


The Planeswalker Koth, from the metal plane of Mirrodin, sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to Dominaria to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker Venser.
The Planeswalker [[Koth]], from the metal [[Mirrodin (plane)|plane of Mirrodin]], sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker [[Venser]].


When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than Phyrexia, he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime.
When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than [[Phyrexia]], he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime.


Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser knew they would all die anyway if they failed to reach Karn, his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin.
Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser knew they would all die anyway if they failed to reach [[Karn]], his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin.


Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin's salvation.<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>}}
Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin's salvation.<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Prodpage|duel-decks-venser-vs-koth|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth}}


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Latest revision as of 13:34, 13 April 2024

Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth
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Set Information
Set symbol
Design Chris Millar,
Mark Gottlieb
Development Chris Millar,
Mark Gottlieb
Release date March 30, 2012
Plane Dominaria
Mirrodin
Multiversal
Themes and mechanics “Enters-the-battlefield” effects,
Firebreathing,
“Mountains matter”,
Saboteurs,
Equipment
Keywords/​ability words Landfall
Set size 120
(two 60-card theme decks)
Expansion code DDI[1]
(for Duel Decks I)
Duel Decks
Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Venser vs. Koth Izzet vs. Golgari
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Dark Ascension Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth Avacyn Restored

Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth is the ninth set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on March 30, 2012, with an MSRP is US$19.99.[2][3]

Venser vs. Koth contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around Venser, the Sojourner and the other around Koth of the Hammer. Venser vs. Koth depicts the struggle between two planeswalkers and is a set of largely flavor-based theme decks.

Description

Venser vs. Koth features two cards with alternate art and holographic treatment; Koth of the Hammer and Venser, the Sojourner. Furthermore, the set includes another five cards with alternate art; Anger, Chartooth Cougar, Path to Exile, Plated Geopede, and Preordain.[4]

In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains one of each emblem card for each of the two planeswalker's ultimate abilities.[5]

Venser vs. Koth was panned by critics and was ill-received, with some citing a lack of power, lack of favorable card–card interactions or synergy in both decks, and the "broad but shallow" approach with themes and mechanics.[5]

Background

Venser vs. Koth is based on the novel The Quest for Karn, which tells the story of the Scars of Mirrodin block.

“  Two Planeswalkers, one compassionate, one calculating, gave their all to save a world.

The Planeswalker Koth, from the metal plane of Mirrodin, sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to Dominaria to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker Venser.

When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than Phyrexia, he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime.

Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser knew they would all die anyway if they failed to reach Karn, his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin.

Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin's salvation.[2]

 ”

Decklists

Venser

Evade and Shimmer

Lands (24)

11 Island

7 Plains

1 Azorius Chancery

1 Flood Plain

1 New Benalia

2 Sejiri Refuge

1 Soaring Seacliff

Creatures (23)

1 Whitemane Lion

1 Augury Owl

1 Coral Fighters

1 Minamo Sightbender

1 Mistmeadow Witch

2 Scroll Thief

1 Neurok Invisimancer

2 Slith Strider

1 Sky Spirit

1 Wall of Denial

1 Galepowder Mage

1 Kor Cartographer

1 Clone

1 Cryptic Annelid

1 Primal Plasma

1 Sawtooth Loon

1 Cache Raiders

1 Windreaver

1 Jedit's Dragoons

1 Sunblast Angel

1 Sphinx of Uthuun

Instants (5)

1 Path to Exile

1 Safe Passage

1 Vanish into Memory

2 Overrule

Sorceries (3)

2 Preordain

1 Revoke Existence

Enchantments (4)

1 Sigil of Sleep

1 Angelic Shield

1 Oblivion Ring

1 Steel of the Godhead

Planeswalkers (1)

1 Venser, the Sojourner

The rares in this deck are Venser, the Sojourner (holographic foil), Clone, Galepowder Mage, Sphinx of Uthuun, Sunblast Angel, and Windreaver.

Koth

Erupt and Overwhelm

Lands (25)

25 Mountain

Creatures (21)

2 Plated Geopede

1 Pygmy Pyrosaur

2 Pilgrim's Eye

1 Aether Membrane

2 Fiery Hellhound

1 Vulshok Sorcerer

1 Anger

1 Cosi's Ravager

1 Vulshok Berserker

1 Bloodfire Kavu

1 Stone Giant

1 Geyser Glider

1 Lithophage

1 Torchling

1 Chartooth Cougar

1 Earth Servant

1 Greater Stone Spirit

1 Bloodfire Colossus

Instants (4)

1 Downhill Charge

1 Searing Blaze

2 Seismic Strike

Sorceries (3)

1 Jaws of Stone

1 Spire Barrage

1 Volley of Boulders

Artifacts (6)

1 Armillary Sphere

1 Journeyer's Kite

1 Vulshok Battlegear

1 Vulshok Morningstar

2 Wayfarer's Bauble

Planeswalkers (1)

1 Koth of the Hammer

The rares in this deck are Koth of the Hammer (holographic foil), Bloodfire Colossus, Lithophage, Torchling, Journeyer's Kite, and Volley of Boulders.

References

  1. ↑ Product info
  2. ↑ a b Monty Ashley (August 18, 2011). "Announcing Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Monty Ashley (March 22, 2012). "Venser vs. Koth Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Mark Gottlieb (March 26, 2012). "Duel or Die". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ a b Adam Styborski. (March 20, 2012.) Venser vs. Koth Decklists Revealed!, GatheringMagic.

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