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{{Expansion  |
{{Infobox set
   Expansion Name = [[Image:Phyrexia vs. The Coalition.png|250px|Phyrexia vs. The Coalition]] |
   |image = DDE logo.png
   Symbol = Phyrexia vs. The Coalition symbol.png|
   |symbol_description = An overlap of the Phyrexian Yawgmoth's symbol and the Coalition flag
   Symbol Description = |
   |design = [[Chris Millar]],<br />[[Mike Turian]],<br />[[Matt Tabak]]
  Design Team = [[Chris Millar]],<br>[[Mike Turian]], and<br>[[Matt Tabak]]|
   |development = Chris Millar,<br />Mike Turian,<br />Matt Tabak
   Development Team = same as design|
   |release = March 19, 2010
   Release Date = March 19th, 2010|
   |plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Phyrexia]]<br/>[[Rath]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
   Mechanics = |
   |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
   Keywords = |
  |code_expansion = DDE
  Size = 120 (two 60-card theme decks)|
   |code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/duel-decks-phyrexia-vs-coalition Product info]
   Expansion Code = |
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks E)
   Block Name = [[Duel Decks]]|
   |series = [[Duel Decks]]
   First Set = [[Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana|Garruk vs. Liliana]]|
   |first = {{series|Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana}}
   Second Set = Phyrexia vs. The Coalition|
   |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition}}
   Third Set =[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret|Elspeth vs. Tezzeret]]|
   |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret}}
   Previous Set      ='''''[[Worldwake]]'''''|
   |previous = Worldwake
   This Set          ='''''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'''''|
   |next = Rise of the Eldrazi
  Next Set          ='''''[[Rise of the Eldrazi]]'''''|
}}
}}
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'''''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''''' is the fifth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on March 19, 2010, with an MSRP of US$19.99.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-duel-decks-phyrexia-vs-coalition-2009-10-14|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|October 14, 2009}}</ref>


'''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''' is the fifth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on March 19th, 2010 and contains two preconstructed [[theme deck]]s. The MSRP is $19.99.
''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around the forces of Phyrexia and the other around the combined forces of the Coalition. ''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' is a flavor-based theme deck.<ref>{{DailyRef|phyrexia-vs-coalition-decklists-2010-03-04|''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' Decklists|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/designer’s-diary-–-phyrexia-vs-coalition-2010-03-15|Designer’s Diary – Phyrexia vs. the Coalition|[[Chris Millar]]|March 15, 2010}}</ref>


==Contents==
==Description==
*The two 60-card decks
''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' features two cards with alternate art and holographic foil treatment; <c>Phyrexian Negator</c> and <c>Urza's Rage</c>. Furthermore, the set includes another four cards with alternate art; <c>Armadillo Cloak</c>, <c>Phyrexian Processor</c>, <c>Voltaic Key</c>, and <c>Yavimaya Elder</c>.
*Two deck boxes which feature the new alternate art of <c>Phyrexian Negator</c> and <c>Urza's Rage</c>
*Three creature tokens
*''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' strategy insert
*Magic "learn to play" guide


==[[Alternate Art]]==
In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains a ''Magic'' "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and three creature tokens. The creature tokens are:
There are two foil cards with alternate artwork<ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/133|Divine vs. Demonic Packaging|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|February 25, 2009}}</ref>, both shifted to [[mythic rare]] status:
*{{B}} X/X [[Minion]], produced by <c>Phyrexian Processor</c>
*<c>Phyrexian Negator</c>
*{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Rith, the Awakener</c> and <c>Rith's Charm</c>
*<c>Urza's Rage</c> (depicting Urza)
*{{C}} 1/1 Insect artifact creature with [[flying]] and [[haste]] called [[Hornet]], produced by <c>Hornet Cannon</c>


There are four other cards with alternate artwork:
==Background==
*<c>Armadillo Cloak</c> (the pack contains two of these)
Released in anticipation of Phyrexia's invasion of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] in the [[Scars of Mirrodin block]], ''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' is based on the story of the [[Phyrexian Invasion of Dominaria|Phyrexian invasion]] of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], depicted in the [[Invasion block]] and its [[Invasion Cycle|accompanying novels]].
*<c>Phyrex­ian Processor</c>
*<c>Voltaic Key</c> (This artwork was later used in [[Magic 2011]])
*<c>Yav­i­maya Elder</c> (the pack contains two of these)


==Deck lists==
Numerous cards in ''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' are reprinted from sets prior to ''Invasion''; however, this is consistent with ''Magic'' canon, as both [[Urza]] and [[Yawgmoth]] had set millennia-long plans in motion, which would culminate in the Invasion and the Coalition's resistance to, and eventual defeat of, the Phyrexians.
 
== Reserved list issue ==
The set featured a card that had been placed on the [[Reserved List]]: <c>Phyrexian Negator</c>. This was possible at the time, because of the loophole that permitted the cards to be printed as premium [[foil]]s.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/38480079611/i-know-that-you-are-a-supporter-of-following-the|title=You reprinted phyrexian negator... why?|December 21, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/67315697559/are-dual-decks-a-way-to-get-around-the-reprint|title=Why was phyrexian negator reprinted?|November 17, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/134836785243/didnt-you-already-ignore-the-reserve-list-when|title=What good is an agreement if you ignore it whenever it's convenient for you? |December 08, 2015}}</ref> However, concern from the community about future reprints prompted [[Wizards of the Coast]] to alter that policy.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/revised-reprint-policy-2010-03-18|Revised Reprint Policy|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/67872230751/were-people-really-so-incensed-that-phyrexian|title=Were people really so incensed that Phyrexian Negator was reprinted?|November 23, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/134841603103/on-phyrexian-negator-and-the-reserve-list|title= On Phyrexian Negator and the Reserved List|December 09, 2015}}</ref>
 
==Decklists==
===Phyrexia===
===Phyrexia===
<deck title=Phyrexia>
<deck title=Phyrexia>
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Creatures
Creatures
1 Bone Shredder
1 Bone Shredder
1 Carrion Feeder
1 Carrion Feeder
1 Order of Yawgmoth
1 Order of Yawgmoth
1 Phyrexian Battleflies
1 Phyrexian Battleflies
1 Phyrexian Broodlings
1 Phyrexian Broodlings
1 Phyrexian Colossus
1 Phyrexian Colossus
1 Phyrexian Debaser
1 Phyrexian Debaser
1 Phyrexian Defiler
1 Phyrexian Defiler
1 Phyrexian Denouncer
1 Phyrexian Denouncer
1 Phyrexian Gargantua
1 Phyrexian Gargantua
1 Phyrexian Ghoul
1 Phyrexian Ghoul
1 Phyrexian Hulk
1 Phyrexian Hulk
1 Phyrexian Negator
1 Phyrexian Negator
1 Phyrexian Plaguelord
1 Phyrexian Plaguelord
2 Priest of Gix
2 Priest of Gix
1 Sanguine Guard
1 Sanguine Guard


Artifacts
Instants
1  Hornet Cannon
2 Dark Ritual
1  Phyrexian Processor
1 Hideous End
1 Phyrexian Totem
1 Slay
1 Phyrexian Vault
2 Tendrils of Corruption
2 Puppet Strings
1  Voltaic Key
1  Worn Powerstone


Artifact - Equipment
Sorceries
1 Lightning Greaves
1 Living Death
1  Whispersilk Cloak


Enchantments
Enchantments
1 Phyrexian Arena
1 Phyrexian Arena


Instants
Artifacts
2  Dark Ritual
1 Hornet Cannon
1 Hideous End
1 Lightning Greaves
1 Slay
1 Phyrexian Processor
2 Tendrils of Corruption
1 Phyrexian Totem
 
1 Phyrexian Vault
Sorceries
2 Puppet Strings
1 Living Death
1 Voltaic Key
1 Whispersilk Cloak
1 Worn Powerstone
</deck>
</deck>


The rares in the Phyrexia deck are <c>Living Death</c>, <c>Phyrexian Arena</c>, <c>Phyrexian Colossus</c>, <c>Phyrexian Negator</c>, <c>Phyrexian Plaguelord</c>, and <c>Phyrexian Processor</c>.
{{Deck rares|holo-1=Phyrexian Negator|rare-2=Living Death|rare-3=Phyrexian Arena|rare-4=Phyrexian Colossus|rare-5Phyrexian Plaguelord|rare-last=Phyrexian Processor|comma=yes}}


===Coalition===
===The Coalition===
<deck title=Coalition>
<deck title="The Coalition">
Lands
Lands
1  Elfhame Palace
10 Forest
10 Forest
1 Island
1 Island
4 Mountain
4 Mountain
4 Plains
4 Plains
1 Swamp
1 Shivan Oasis
1 Elfhame Palace
1  Swamp
1 Shivan Oasis
3 Terramorphic Expanse
3 Terramorphic Expanse


Creatures
Creatures
1 Charging Troll
1 Charging Troll
1 Darigaaz, the Igniter
1 Darigaaz, the Igniter
1 Gerrard Capashen
1 Gerrard Capashen
2 Nomadic Elf
2 Nomadic Elf
1 Quirion Elves
1 Quirion Elves
1 Rith, the Awakener
1 Rith, the Awakener
1 Sunscape Battlemage
1 Sunscape Battlemage
2 Thornscape Apprentice
2 Thornscape Apprentice
2 Thornscape Battlemage
2 Thornscape Battlemage
1 Thunderscape Battlemage
1 Thunderscape Battlemage
1 Treva, the Renewer
1 Treva, the Renewer
1 Verduran Emissary
1 Verduran Emissary
2 Yavimaya Elder
2 Yavimaya Elder


Artifacts
Instants
1 Coalition Relic
1 Darigaaz's Charm
1 Power Armor
1 Evasive Action
1 Gerrard's Command
2 Harrow
1 Narrow Escape
1 Rith's Charm
1 Treva's Charm
1 Urza's Rage
 
Sorceries
1 Allied Strategies
1 Tribal Flames


Enchantments
Enchantments
2 Armadillo Cloak
2 Armadillo Cloak
1 Exotic Curse
1 Exotic Curse
2 Fertile Ground
2 Fertile Ground


Instants
Artifacts
1 Darigaaz's Charm
1 Coalition Relic
1 Evasive Action
1 Power Armor
1  Gerrard's Command
2  Harrow
1  Narrow Escape
1  Rith's Charm
1  Treva's Charm
1  Urza's Rage
 
Sorceries
1  Allied Strategies
1  Tribal Flames
</deck>
</deck>


The rares in the Coalition deck are <c>Coalition Relic</c>, <c>Darigaaz, the Igniter</c>, <c>Gerrard Capashen</c>, <c>Rith, the Awakener</c>, <c>Treva, the Renewer</c>, and <c>Urza's Rage</c>.
{{Deck rares|holo-1=Urza's Rage|rare-2=Coalition Relic|rare-3=Darigaaz, the Igniter|rare-4=Gerrard Capashen|rare-5=Rith, the Awakener|rare-last=Treva, the Renewer|comma=yes}}


==Tokens==
==References==
The ''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' tokens are:
{{Reflist}}
* {{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Rith, the Awakener</c> and <c>Rith's Charm</c>
* {{B}} X/X [[Minion]], produced by <c>Phyrexian Processor</c>
* Colorless 1/1 insect artifact creature with [[flying]] and [[haste]] called [[Hornet]], produced by <c>Hornet Cannon</c>


==External links==
==External links==
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/298|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|Wednesday, October 14, 2009}}
*{{Prodpage|duel-decks-phyrexia-vs-coalition|Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition}}
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/391|Phyrexia vs. The Coalition Decklists|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|Monday, February 22, 2010}}


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Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description An overlap of the Phyrexian Yawgmoth's symbol and the Coalition flag
Design Chris Millar,
Mike Turian,
Matt Tabak
Development Chris Millar,
Mike Turian,
Matt Tabak
Release date March 19, 2010
Plane Dominaria
Phyrexia
Rath
Multiversal
Set size 120
(two 60-card theme decks)
Expansion code DDE[1]
(for Duel Decks E)
Duel Decks
Garruk vs. Liliana Phyrexia vs. The Coalition Elspeth vs. Tezzeret
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Worldwake Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition Rise of the Eldrazi

Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition is the fifth set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on March 19, 2010, with an MSRP of US$19.99.[2]

Phyrexia vs. The Coalition contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around the forces of Phyrexia and the other around the combined forces of the Coalition. Phyrexia vs. The Coalition is a flavor-based theme deck.[3][4]

Description

Phyrexia vs. The Coalition features two cards with alternate art and holographic foil treatment; Phyrexian Negator and Urza's Rage. Furthermore, the set includes another four cards with alternate art; Armadillo Cloak, Phyrexian Processor, Voltaic Key, and Yavimaya Elder.

In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains a Magic "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and three creature tokens. The creature tokens are:

Background

Released in anticipation of Phyrexia's invasion of Mirrodin in the Scars of Mirrodin block, Phyrexia vs. The Coalition is based on the story of the Phyrexian invasion of Dominaria, depicted in the Invasion block and its accompanying novels.

Numerous cards in Phyrexia vs. The Coalition are reprinted from sets prior to Invasion; however, this is consistent with Magic canon, as both Urza and Yawgmoth had set millennia-long plans in motion, which would culminate in the Invasion and the Coalition's resistance to, and eventual defeat of, the Phyrexians.

Reserved list issue

The set featured a card that had been placed on the Reserved List: Phyrexian Negator. This was possible at the time, because of the loophole that permitted the cards to be printed as premium foils.[5][6][7] However, concern from the community about future reprints prompted Wizards of the Coast to alter that policy.[8][9][10]

Decklists

Phyrexia

Phyrexia

Lands (25)

25 Swamp

Creatures (17)

1 Bone Shredder

1 Carrion Feeder

1 Order of Yawgmoth

1 Phyrexian Battleflies

1 Phyrexian Broodlings

1 Phyrexian Colossus

1 Phyrexian Debaser

1 Phyrexian Defiler

1 Phyrexian Denouncer

1 Phyrexian Gargantua

1 Phyrexian Ghoul

1 Phyrexian Hulk

1 Phyrexian Negator

1 Phyrexian Plaguelord

2 Priest of Gix

1 Sanguine Guard

Instants (6)

2 Dark Ritual

1 Hideous End

1 Slay

2 Tendrils of Corruption

Sorceries (1)

1 Living Death

Enchantments (1)

1 Phyrexian Arena

Artifacts (10)

1 Hornet Cannon

1 Lightning Greaves

1 Phyrexian Processor

1 Phyrexian Totem

1 Phyrexian Vault

2 Puppet Strings

1 Voltaic Key

1 Whispersilk Cloak

1 Worn Powerstone

The rares in this deck are Phyrexian Negator (holographic foil), Living Death, Phyrexian Arena, Phyrexian Colossus, and Phyrexian Processor.

The Coalition

The Coalition

Lands (25)

10 Forest

1 Island

4 Mountain

4 Plains

1 Swamp

1 Elfhame Palace

1 Shivan Oasis

3 Terramorphic Expanse

Creatures (17)

1 Charging Troll

1 Darigaaz, the Igniter

1 Gerrard Capashen

2 Nomadic Elf

1 Quirion Elves

1 Rith, the Awakener

1 Sunscape Battlemage

2 Thornscape Apprentice

2 Thornscape Battlemage

1 Thunderscape Battlemage

1 Treva, the Renewer

1 Verduran Emissary

2 Yavimaya Elder

Instants (9)

1 Darigaaz's Charm

1 Evasive Action

1 Gerrard's Command

2 Harrow

1 Narrow Escape

1 Rith's Charm

1 Treva's Charm

1 Urza's Rage

Sorceries (2)

1 Allied Strategies

1 Tribal Flames

Enchantments (5)

2 Armadillo Cloak

1 Exotic Curse

2 Fertile Ground

Artifacts (2)

1 Coalition Relic

1 Power Armor

The rares in this deck are Urza's Rage (holographic foil), Coalition Relic, Darigaaz, the Igniter, Gerrard Capashen, Rith, the Awakener, and Treva, the Renewer.

References

  1. ↑ Product info
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 14, 2009). "Announcing Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (February 22, 2010). "Phyrexia vs. The Coalition Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Chris Millar (March 15, 2010). "Designer’s Diary – Phyrexia vs. the Coalition". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 21, 2012). "You reprinted phyrexian negator... why?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  6. ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 17, 2013). "Why was phyrexian negator reprinted?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  7. ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 08, 2015). "What good is an agreement if you ignore it whenever it's convenient for you?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  8. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 18, 2010). "Revised Reprint Policy". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 23, 2013). "Were people really so incensed that Phyrexian Negator was reprinted?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  10. ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 09, 2015). "On Phyrexian Negator and the Reserved List". Blogatog. Tumblr.

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