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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''}}
{{Infobox set
{{Infobox set|
  |image = DDE logo.png
set name = Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition|
  |symbol_description = An overlap of the Phyrexian Yawgmoth's symbol and the Coalition flag
logo = [[Image:DDE logo.png|250px|Phyrexia vs. The Coalition]]|
  |design = [[Chris Millar]],<br />[[Mike Turian]],<br />[[Matt Tabak]]
symbol = DDE symbol.png|
  |development = Chris Millar,<br />Mike Turian,<br />Matt Tabak
symbol description = An overlap of the Phyrexian Yawgmoth's symbol and the Coalition flag|
  |release = March 19, 2010
design team = [[Chris Millar]],<BR>[[Mike Turian]],<BR>[[Matt Tabak]]<ref name="Announcing DDE">{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/298|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition''|Wizards of the Coast|October 14, 2009}}</ref>|
  |plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Phyrexia]]<br/>[[Rath]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
development team = Chris Millar,<BR>Mike Turian,<BR>Matt Tabak<ref name="Announcing DDE"/>|
  |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
date_release = March 19, 2010<ref name="Announcing DDE"/>|
  |code_expansion = DDE
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  |code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/duel-decks-phyrexia-vs-coalition Product info]
keywords = |
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks E)
size = 120<ref name="Announcing DDE"/><BR><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>|
  |series = [[Duel Decks]]
code_expansion = DDE<BR><small>(short for Duel Decks E)</small>|
  |first = {{series|Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana}}
block name = [[Duel Decks]]|
  |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition}}
first set = [[Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana|Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana]]|
  |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret}}
second set = '''Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'''|
  |previous = Worldwake
third set = [[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret|Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret]]|
  |next = Rise of the Eldrazi
previous set = [[Worldwake]]|
this set = Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition|
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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 name="Announcing DDE"/>
'''''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>


''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|mtg/daily/arcana/391|''Phyrexia vs. The Coalition'' Decklists|Wizards of the Coast|February 22, 2010}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/82|Designer’s Diary – Phyrexia vs. the Coalition|[[Chris Millar]]|March 15, 2010}}</ref>
''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>


==Description==
==Description==
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*{{B}} X/X [[Minion]], produced by <c>Phyrexian Processor</c>
*{{B}} X/X [[Minion]], produced by <c>Phyrexian Processor</c>
*{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Rith, the Awakener</c> and <c>Rith's Charm</c>
*{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Rith, the Awakener</c> and <c>Rith's Charm</c>
*Colorless 1/1 Insect artifact creature with [[flying]] and [[haste]] called [[Hornet]], produced by <c>Hornet Cannon</c>
*{{C}} 1/1 Insect artifact creature with [[flying]] and [[haste]] called [[Hornet]], produced by <c>Hornet Cannon</c>


==Background==
==Background==
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]], depicted in the [[Invasion block]] and its [[Invasion Cycle|accompanying novels]].
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]].


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.
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==
==Decklists==
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===The Coalition===
===The Coalition===
<deck title=The Coalition>
<deck title="The Coalition">
Lands
Lands
10 Forest
10 Forest
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Prodpage|phyrexiavsthecoalition|Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition}}
*{{Prodpage|duel-decks-phyrexia-vs-coalition|Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition}}
 
{{Special sets}}


[[Category:Duel Decks|Phyrexia vs. The Coalition]]
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Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition
[[File:{{#setmainimage:DDE logo.png}}|250px]]
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

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

The Coalition

The rares in this deck are Urza's Rage (holographic foil), Coalition RelicDarigaaz, the IgniterGerrard CapashenRith, the Awakener, and Treva, the Renewer.

References

External links