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''Exodus'' theme decks are unique as they included a booklet describing the theme deck and an advanced version of the theme deck (cards not included).
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Each ''Exodus'' theme deck included a booklet containing deck lists for all four of the set’s theme decks and an explanation of how to play them. Each deck also had a suggested advanced version with sideboard and strategy (cards not included).


{{cquote|Each of the four decks has a basic form, using only cards from the ''Tempest'', ''Stronghold'', and ''Exodus'' expansions. Each also has an advanced version that is more suited to the intense competition of tournaments. These make use of powerful cards from various in-print sets to make each deck even more effective.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/Exodus_PCDs.asp Exodus Information]</ref>}}
{{cquote|Each of the four decks has a basic form, using only cards from the ''Tempest'', ''Stronghold'', and ''Exodus'' expansions. Each also has an advanced version that is more suited to the intense competition of tournaments. These make use of powerful cards from various in-print sets to make each deck even more effective.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/Exodus_PCDs.asp Exodus Information]</ref>}}
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'''Dominator''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.
'''Dominator''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.


{{cquote|Dominator is a blue deck of a different stripe, one that sets up for victory using plenty of creatures.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#Dominator Official Deck Page: Dominator] </ref>}}
{{cquote|Dominator is a blue deck of a different stripe, one that sets up for victory using plenty of creatures.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#Dominator Official Deck Page: Dominator]</ref>}}
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'''Groundbreaker''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.
'''Groundbreaker''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.


{{cquote|Groundbreaker is a classic [[Land destruction|land-destruction]] deck, with added creature removal to take on low-mana, fast horde decks.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#Groundbreaker Official Deck Page: Groundbreaker] </ref>}}
{{cquote|Groundbreaker is a classic [[Land destruction|land-destruction]] deck, with added creature removal to take on low-mana, fast horde decks.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#Groundbreaker Official Deck Page: Groundbreaker]</ref>}}
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'''White Heat''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.
'''White Heat''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.


{{cquote|White Heat is a variant on the [[White Weenie|white "weenie"]] deck, chock full of cheap white creatures but supported by plenty of red-hot direct damage.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#White Official Deck Page: White Heat] </ref>}}
{{cquote|White Heat is a variant on the [[White Weenie|white "weenie"]] deck, chock full of cheap white creatures but supported by plenty of red-hot direct damage.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#White Official Deck Page: White Heat]</ref>}}
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4 Soltari Foot Soldier
2 Master Decoy
2 Master Decoy
2 Pegasus Stampede
4 Welkin Hawk
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2 Knight of Dawn
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1 Limited Resources
1 Onslaught
1 Onslaught
2 Pegasus Stampede
1 Reconnaissance
1 Reconnaissance
1 Shackles
Instant
2 Searing Touch
2 Searing Touch
1 Shackles
1 Shattering Pulse
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2 Shock
2 Shock
2 Sonic Burst
2 Sonic Burst
Instant
2 Lightning Blast
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'''Widowmaker''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.
'''Widowmaker''' is a [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] from ''[[Exodus]]''.


{{cquote|Widowmaker takes full advantage of powerful card-drawing effects while letting you strengthen your forces by discarding what you don't need. <ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#Widowmaker Official Deck Page: Widowmaker] </ref>}}
{{cquote|Widowmaker takes full advantage of powerful card-drawing effects while letting you strengthen your forces by discarding what you don't need.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/Exodus/exodus_pcds.asp#Widowmaker Official Deck Page: Widowmaker]</ref>}}
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Latest revision as of 09:58, 18 August 2023

Exodus/Theme decks
 
Theme decks
 

Each Exodus theme deck included a booklet containing deck lists for all four of the set’s theme decks and an explanation of how to play them. Each deck also had a suggested advanced version with sideboard and strategy (cards not included).

“  Each of the four decks has a basic form, using only cards from the Tempest, Stronghold, and Exodus expansions. Each also has an advanced version that is more suited to the intense competition of tournaments. These make use of powerful cards from various in-print sets to make each deck even more effective.[1]  ”

Dominator

Dominator is a theme deck from Exodus.

“  Dominator is a blue deck of a different stripe, one that sets up for victory using plenty of creatures.[2]  ”
Dominator - Basic Deck

Lands (26)

26 Island

Creatures (13)

2 Cloud Spirit

4 Thalakos Scout

1 Dominating Licid

2 Mirozel

2 Wayward Soul

2 Killer Whale

Artifact (1)

1 Erratic Portal

Enchantment (4)

1 Equilibrium

1 Legacy's Allure

1 Propaganda

1 Treasure Trove

Instant (13)

2 Capsize

4 Counterspell

2 Forbid

3 Mana Leak

2 Mind Games

Sorcery (3)

2 Fade Away

1 Time Ebb

The 3 rares in this deck are Dominating Licid, Equilibrium and Erratic Portal.

Dominator - Advanced Deck

Lands (24)

17 Island

3 Undiscovered Paradise

4 Wasteland

Creatures (5)

3 Man-o'-War

2 Suq'Ata Firewalker

Artifacts (7)

1 Erratic Portal

2 Fellwar Stone

4 Winter Orb

Enchantment (3)

1 Legacy's Allure

2 Propaganda

Instant (21)

2 Capsize

4 Counterspell

2 Force Spike

2 Impulse

4 Mana Leak

4 Memory Lapse

2 Mind Games

1 Power Sink

Sideboard (15)

4 Hydroblast

1 Chill

1 Hurkyl's Recall

2 Boomerang

1 Legacy's Allure

2 Propaganda

1 Zur's Weirding

1 Phyrexian Furnace

1 Erratic Portal

1 Portcullis

Groundbreaker

Groundbreaker is a theme deck from Exodus.

“  Groundbreaker is a classic land-destruction deck, with added creature removal to take on low-mana, fast horde decks.[3]  ”
Groundbreaker - Basic Deck

Lands (24)

12 Mountain

12 Swamp

Creatures (13)

3 Anarchist

1 Dauthi Slayer

2 Dauthi Jackal

1 Monstrous Hound

1 Scalding Salamander

1 Thopter Squadron

2 Thrull Surgeon

2 Vampire Hounds

Enchantment (1)

1 Volrath's Dungeon

Instant (8)

3 Diabolic Edict

1 Necrologia

1 Searing Touch

3 Shock

Sorcery (14)

2 Aftershock

1 Evincar's Justice

3 Flowstone Flood

1 Nausea

3 Rain of Tears

4 Stone Rain

The 3 rares in this deck are Monstrous Hound, Thopter Squadron and Volrath's Dungeon.

Groundbreaker - Advanced Deck

Lands (24)

1 City of Brass

1 Forest

2 Karplusan Forest

3 Mountain

3 Quicksand

3 Reflecting Pool

2 Sulfurous Springs

3 Swamp

2 Undiscovered Paradise

4 Wasteland

Creatures (14)

2 Anarchist

1 Army Ants

1 Dirtcowl Wurm

2 Monstrous Hound

3 Orcish Settlers

1 Orgg

1 Plaguebearer

1 Ravenous Baboons

2 Uktabi Orangutan

Instant (9)

3 Diabolic Edict

4 Incinerate

2 Searing Touch

Sorcery (13)

2 Earthquake

2 Flowstone Flood

1 Hammer of Bogardan

4 Rain of Tears

4 Stone Rain

Sideboard (15)

2 Perish

1 Earthquake

2 Boil

1 Ravenous Baboons

2 City of Solitude

2 Tranquility

2 Uktabi Orangutan

3 Nevinyrral's Disk

White Heat

White Heat is a theme deck from Exodus.

“  White Heat is a variant on the white "weenie" deck, chock full of cheap white creatures but supported by plenty of red-hot direct damage.[4]  ”
White Heat - Basic Deck

Lands (22)

9 Mountain

13 Plains

Creatures (17)

4 Soltari Foot Soldier

2 Master Decoy

4 Welkin Hawk

2 Knight of Dawn

1 Paladin en-Vec

3 Soltari Visionary

1 Wall of Nets

Enchantment (7)

1 Goblin Bombardment

1 Limited Resources

1 Onslaught

2 Pegasus Stampede

1 Reconnaissance

1 Shackles

Instant (14)

2 Searing Touch

1 Shattering Pulse

2 Shock

2 Sonic Burst

2 Lightning Blast

4 Kindle

1 Temper

The 3 rares in this deck are Limited Resources, Paladin en-Vec and Wall of Nets.

Note: The official deck page incorretly lists Reconnaissance as Reconaissance.
White Heat - Advanced Deck

Lands (19)

2 City of Brass

3 Gemstone Mine

4 Mountain

7 Plains

3 Undiscovered Paradise

Creatures (24)

2 Infantry Veteran

4 Order of the White Shield

4 Soltari Foot Soldier

2 Soltari Priest

2 Soltari Visionary

4 Vigilant Martyr

4 Welkin Hawk

2 White Knight

Instant (15)

2 Disenchant

4 Incinerate

4 Kindle

3 Shock

2 Tithe

Sorcery (2)

2 Armageddon

Sideboard (15)

2 Aura of Silence

1 Circle of Protection: Red

1 City of Solitude

1 Crusade

2 Disenchant

1 Tariff

4 Wasteland

2 Winter Orb

1 Zur's Weirding

Widowmaker

Widowmaker is a theme deck from Exodus.

“  Widowmaker takes full advantage of powerful card-drawing effects while letting you strengthen your forces by discarding what you don't need.[5]  ”
Widowmaker - Basic Deck

Lands (25)

14 Island

11 Swamp

Creatures (17)

3 Manta Riders

4 Merfolk Looter

1 Keeper of the Mind

1 Rootwater Hunter

1 Thalakos Scout

3 Vampire Hounds

2 Mind Maggots

1 Skyshroud Vampire

1 Mindless Automaton

Artifacts (1)

1 Null Brooch

Enchantment (2)

1 Oath of Scholars

1 Treasure Trove

Instant (15)

1 Capsize

2 Counterspell

2 Dark Banishing

2 Dark Ritual

2 Diabolic Edict

2 Forbid

2 Mana Leak

2 Necrologia

The 3 rares in this deck are Mindless Automaton, Null Brooch and Oath of Scholars.

Widowmaker - Advanced Deck

Lands (25)

8 Island

4 Rootwater Depths

7 Swamp

4 Underground River

2 Undiscovered Paradise

Artifact (1)

1 Phyrexian Furnace

Creatures (20)

4 Merfolk Looter

4 Merfolk Traders

4 Man-o'-War

2 Blood Pet

1 Vampire Hounds

1 Necratog

2 Fallen Angel

1 Spirit of the Night

1 Bottle Gnomes

Instant (9)

2 Counterspell

1 Dark Ritual

1 Dissipate

2 Impulse

2 Memory Lapse

1 Spinning Darkness

Sorcery (5)

1 Ancestral Memories

1 Haunting Misery

3 Living Death

Sideboard (15)

2 Hydroblast

1 Sleight of Mind

1 Blood Pet

3 Dread of Night

1 Crypt Rats

4 Nekrataal

1 Living Death

2 Ice Floe

See also

References

  1. ↑ Exodus Information
  2. ↑ Official Deck Page: Dominator
  3. ↑ Official Deck Page: Groundbreaker
  4. ↑ Official Deck Page: White Heat
  5. ↑ Official Deck Page: Widowmaker
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