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{{Infobox set|
{{Infobox set
|set name = Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
  |image = Logo Elspeth vs Kiora.png
|logo = [[File:Logo Elspeth vs Kiora.jpg|250px]]
  |symbol_description = The hilt of Elspeth's sword with waves.
|symbol =  
  |design = [[Chris Millar]]<br />[[Sam Stoddard]]
|symbol description = a castle above waves.
  |development = Chris Millar<br />Sam Stoddard
|design team = [[Chris Millar]]<br/>[[Sam Stoddard]]
  |release = February 27, 2015
|development team = Chris Millar<br/>Sam Stoddard
  |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
|art director =
  |code_expansion = DDO
|date_release = February 27, 2015
  |code_expansion_ref = [[Information below the text box]]
|mechanics =
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks O)
|keywords =
  |series = [[Duel Decks]]
|size = 120<BR><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
  |first = Duel Decks Anthology
|code_expansion = DDO<BR><small>(short for Duel Decks O)</small>
  |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora}}
|block name = [[Duel Decks]]
  |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi}}
|first set = [[Duel Decks Anthology]]
  |previous = Fate Reforged
|second set = Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
  |next = Dragons of Tarkir
|third set = TBA
  |plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Theros (plane)|Theros]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
|previous set = [[Fate Reforged]]
}}
|this set = Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
'''''Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora''''' is the 15th set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on February 27, 2015.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/announcing-duel-decks-elspeth-vs-kiora-2014-11-03|Announcing Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora|Wizards of the Coast|November 3, 2014}}</ref>
|next set = [[Dragons of Tarkir]]
|}}


'''''Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora''''' is the 15<sup>th</sup> set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It will be released on February 27, 2015
==Description==
Six cards receive new [[art]]work: <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c>, <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|feature/pax-australia-magic-panel-2014-11-07|PAX Australia Magic Panel|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 7, 2014}}</ref> <c>Mother of Runes</c>, <c>Temple of the False God</c>, <c>Explore</c> and <c>Decree of Justice</c>. The art for <c>Icatian Javelineers</c> first appeared on a [[Gateway card]] and the art for <c>Accumulated Knowledge</c> was first used for ''[[Duels of the Planeswalkers]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/duels-decks-elspeth-vs-kiora-2015-02-16|Duels Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 16, 2015}}</ref>


==Description==
The Duel Deck includes a ''Magic'' "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two copies of a {{W}} 1/1 [[soldier]] [[token]] and a {{U}} 9/9 [[Kraken]] token each.
Several cards receive new [[art]]work: <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c>, <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c>, etc. .


==Background==
==Background==
TBA
The [[knight]] [[Planeswalker]] [[Elspeth Tirel]] sees herself as the protector of the [[Multiverse]]. She has pledged her sword and shield to all who suffer, and she [[summon]]s forth impressive armies to assist her. The [[merfolk]] Planeswalker [[Kiora]] calls upon the [[creatures]] of the deepest oceans to fight at her side. She is the master of the world beneath the waves, her true power only now beginning to surface. How will these Planeswalkers measure up when they meet in battle?


==Decklists==
==Decklists==
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Planeswalker
Planeswalker
1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
Lands
TBA


Creatures
Creatures
TBA
2 Icatian Javelineers
1 Mother of Runes
2 Kinsbaile Skirmisher
1 Kor Skyfisher
1 Precinct Captain
2 Veteran Armorsmith
1 Court Street Denizen
1 Standing Troops
2 Veteran Swordsmith
1 Banisher Priest
2 Gustcloak Harrier
1 Gustcloak Skirmisher
1 Gustcloak Sentinel
1 Gustcloak Savior
2 Loxodon Partisan
1 Gempalm Avenger
1 Noble Templar
1 Captain of the Watch


Spells
Spells
TBA
1 Mortal's Ardor
2 Sunlance
1 Mighty Leap
2 Raise the Alarm
1 Soul Parry
1 Celestial Flare
1 Dauntless Onslaught
1 Dictate of Heliod
1 Decree of Justice
 
Lands
2 Secluded Steppe
22 Plains
</deck>
</deck>


The [[rare]]s in this deck are: <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c> ([[mythic]] premium [[foil]], etc.
The [[rare]]s in this deck are: <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c> ([[mythic]] premium [[foil]]), <c>Captain of the Watch</c>, <c>Decree of Justice</c>, <c>Dictate of Heliod</c>, <c>Gustcloak Savior</c> and <c>Precinct Captain</c>


===KIora===
===Kiora===
<deck title="KIora">
<deck title="Kiora">
Planeswalker
Planeswalker
1 Kiora, the Crashing Wave
1 Kiora, the Crashing Wave
Lands
TBA


Creatures
Creatures
TBA
1 Omenspeaker
2 Coiling Oracle
1 Kiora's Follower
2 Grazing Gladehart
2 Netcaster Spider
2 Man-o'-War
2 Lorescale Coatl
1 Nessian Asp
2 Surrakar Banisher
1 Sealock Monster
1 Scourge of Fleets
1 Simic Sky Swallower
1 Inkwell Leviathan
1 Nimbus Swimmer


Spells
Spells
TBA
2 Explore
4 Accumulated Knowledge
1 Peel from Reality
2 Time to Feed
1 Explosive Vegetation
1 AEtherize
1 Whelming Wave
1 Plasm Capture
1 Urban Evolution
 
Lands
2 Evolving Wilds
1 Temple of the False God
11 Forest
11 Island
</deck>
</deck>
The rares in this deck are <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> (mythic premium foil, new art), etc.  
The rares in this deck are <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> (mythic premium foil, new art), <c>Inkwell Leviathan</c>, <c>Plasm Capture</c>, <c>Scourge of Fleets</c>, <c>Simic Sky Swallower</c> and <c>Whelming Wave</c>.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
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[[Category:Duel Decks|Elspeth vs. Kiora]]

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Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Logo Elspeth vs Kiora.png}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description The hilt of Elspeth's sword with waves.
Design Chris Millar
Sam Stoddard
Development Chris Millar
Sam Stoddard
Release date February 27, 2015
Plane Dominaria
Theros
Multiversal
Set size 120
(two 60-card theme decks)
Expansion code DDO[1]
(for Duel Decks O)
Duel Decks
Duel Decks Anthology Elspeth vs. Kiora Zendikar vs. Eldrazi
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Fate Reforged Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora Dragons of Tarkir

Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora is the 15th set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on February 27, 2015.[2]

Description

Six cards receive new artwork: Elspeth, Sun's Champion, Kiora, the Crashing Wave [3] Mother of Runes, Temple of the False God, Explore and Decree of Justice. The art for Icatian Javelineers first appeared on a Gateway card and the art for Accumulated Knowledge was first used for Duels of the Planeswalkers.[4]

The Duel Deck includes a Magic "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two copies of a {W} 1/1 soldier token and a {U} 9/9 Kraken token each.

Background

The knight Planeswalker Elspeth Tirel sees herself as the protector of the Multiverse. She has pledged her sword and shield to all who suffer, and she summons forth impressive armies to assist her. The merfolk Planeswalker Kiora calls upon the creatures of the deepest oceans to fight at her side. She is the master of the world beneath the waves, her true power only now beginning to surface. How will these Planeswalkers measure up when they meet in battle?

Decklists

Elspeth

Elspeth

Planeswalker (1)

1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion

Creatures (24)

2 Icatian Javelineers

1 Mother of Runes

2 Kinsbaile Skirmisher

1 Kor Skyfisher

1 Precinct Captain

2 Veteran Armorsmith

1 Court Street Denizen

1 Standing Troops

2 Veteran Swordsmith

1 Banisher Priest

2 Gustcloak Harrier

1 Gustcloak Skirmisher

1 Gustcloak Sentinel

1 Gustcloak Savior

2 Loxodon Partisan

1 Gempalm Avenger

1 Noble Templar

1 Captain of the Watch

Spells (11)

1 Mortal's Ardor

2 Sunlance

1 Mighty Leap

2 Raise the Alarm

1 Soul Parry

1 Celestial Flare

1 Dauntless Onslaught

1 Dictate of Heliod

1 Decree of Justice

Lands (24)

2 Secluded Steppe

22 Plains

The rares in this deck are: Elspeth, Sun's Champion (mythic premium foil), Captain of the Watch, Decree of Justice, Dictate of Heliod, Gustcloak Savior and Precinct Captain

Kiora

Kiora

Planeswalker (1)

1 Kiora, the Crashing Wave

Creatures (20)

1 Omenspeaker

2 Coiling Oracle

1 Kiora's Follower

2 Grazing Gladehart

2 Netcaster Spider

2 Man-o'-War

2 Lorescale Coatl

1 Nessian Asp

2 Surrakar Banisher

1 Sealock Monster

1 Scourge of Fleets

1 Simic Sky Swallower

1 Inkwell Leviathan

1 Nimbus Swimmer

Spells (14)

2 Explore

4 Accumulated Knowledge

1 Peel from Reality

2 Time to Feed

1 Explosive Vegetation

1 AEtherize

1 Whelming Wave

1 Plasm Capture

1 Urban Evolution

Lands (25)

2 Evolving Wilds

1 Temple of the False God

11 Forest

11 Island

The rares in this deck are Kiora, the Crashing Wave (mythic premium foil, new art), Inkwell Leviathan, Plasm Capture, Scourge of Fleets, Simic Sky Swallower and Whelming Wave.

References

  1. ↑ Information below the text box
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 3, 2014). "Announcing Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 7, 2014). "PAX Australia Magic Panel". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (February 16, 2015). "Duels Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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