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The '''Magic Encyclopedia''' is a collectible encyclopedia distributed in Spain by [[Salvat]], a company of the Hachette group publishing company and [[Hasbro]], parent company of [[Wizards of the Coast]]. In Italy, France and the UK it was published under the name of the Hachette Group itself. It teaches the basic concepts of the game, the [[rules]], and other general information. The product was sold with a set of exclusive cards that form [[theme deck]]s specially designed to illustrate the strategies of the game. Each issue of the encyclopedia contained a booster with 12 cards for these theme decks. The cards have their own [[expansion symbol]] featuring a [[Pegasus]], the logo of Salvat editorial: {{keyrune|psalvat05}} (2005 - 2006) and {{keyrune|psalvat11}} (2010 - 2012).


The '''Magic Encyclopedia''' is a collectible encyclopedia distributed in Spain by [[Salvat]], a company of the Hachette group publishing company and [[Hasbro]], parent company of [[Wizards of the Coast]]. It teaches the basic concepts of the game, the [[rules]], and other general information. The product was sold with a set of [[Salvat cards|exclusive cards]] that form [[theme deck]]s specially designed to illustrate the strategies of the game. Each issue of the encyclopedia contained a booster with 12 cards for these theme decks.
==Contents==
The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:
* ''[[Magic]]'', the Game
* [[Strategy]]
* Guide to the cards in the [[theme deck]]s
* Guide to the cards from ''[[Ninth Edition]]''
* Guide to the cards from the [[expansion]]s
* The World of ''Magic''


==2005 edition==
===2005 edition (Spain)===
The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, [[2005]]. It was to be released in 50 weekly issues. In october 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.  
The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, [[2005]]. It was to be released in 50 bi-weekly issues. In October 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.  
===Contents===
The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:
* ''[[Magic]]'', el Juego (''Magic'', the Game)
* Estrategia ([[Strategy]])
* Guía de cartas Mazos (Guide of the cards decks)
* Guía de cartas 9a Edición (Guide of the cards from ''[[Ninth Edition]]'')
* Guía de cartas Colecciones (Guide of the cards from the [[expansion]]s)
* El Mundo Magic (The World of ''Magic'')


===Theme decks===
====Theme decks====
The cards of five issues formed a 60-card deck.
{{Main|Salvat 2005}}
* 1 to 5: Ratas Hambrientas ([[Rats|Hungry Rats]]; the only deck actually released in the 2005 edition)
The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck (the names are translated).
* 6 to 10: Elfos ([[Elves]])
* 1 to 5: [[Rat|Ravenous Rats]]; the only deck actually released in the 2005 edition
* 11 to 15: Espíritus ([[Spirits]])
* 6 to 10: [[Elves]]
* 16 to 20: Fragmentados ([[Slivers]])
* 11 to 15: [[Spirit]]s
* 21 to 25: Ninjas ([[Ninjas]])
* 16 to 20: [[Sliver]]s
* 26 to 30: Zombies ([[Zombies]])
* 21 to 25: [[Ninja]]s
* 31 to 35: Ángeles ([[Angels]])
* 26 to 30: [[Zombie]]s
* 36 to 40: Hechíceros ([[Wizards]])
* 31 to 35: [[Angel]]s
* 41 to 45: Embestída Salvaje ([[Beast|Savage Beasts]])
* 36 to 40: [[Wizard]]s
* 46 to 50: Talídos y Saprolínes ([[Thallid]]s and [[Saproling]]s)
* 41 to 45: [[Berserker|Savage Onslaught]]
* 46 to 50: [[Thallid]]s and [[Saproling]]s


===Promotional gifts===
====Promotional gifts====
* Spanish demo CD for ''Ninth Edition'' (Issue #1)
* Spanish [[Sample deck|Demogame pack]] containing (Issue #2)
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Serra Angel</c> and <c>Hypnotic Specter</c>  
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Serra Angel</c> and <c>Hypnotic Specter</c>  
* Binder featuring <c>Mahamoti Djinn</c>
* Binder featuring <c>Mahamoti Djinn</c>
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* Mahamoti Djinn [[statue]]  
* Mahamoti Djinn [[statue]]  


A Spanish demo CD for ''Ninth Edition'' was inserted in Issue 1, and a Spanish [[Sample deck|Demogame pack]] of 22 ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted in Issue 2. In some issues a Spanish [[booster]] of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear [[sleeves]] or card-display sheets.
In some issues a Spanish [[booster]] of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear [[sleeves]] or card-display sheets.
 
===2006 edition (Spain)===
In January 2006 the Magic Encyclopedia was re-released in Spain, starting again with issue #1 with a new price.
====Theme decks====
Same as the proposed 2005 edition, except that the distribution order of the cards in first five issues was different.
====Promotional gifts====
Same as for the proposed 2005 edition.
 
===2006 edition (UK)===
A few issues of the Magic Encyclopedia were released in the UK. Issue 1 was sold with an introductory price of £1.99 then following issues were sold £3.99. This Hachette UK release stopped after 5 issues.
====Theme decks====
* 1 to 5: Ravenous Rats; the only deck actually released.
====Promotional gifts====
* English demo CD and a booster for ''Ninth Edition''(Issue #1)
* English [[Sample deck|Sampler Booster]] of 10 ''Ninth Edition'' cards (Issue #2).
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Serra Angel</c> and <c>Hypnotic Specter</c>
* 50 [[Sleeves]] with art by Larry Elmore.
===2006 edition (France)===
The Magic Encyclopedia was first tested by Hachette for the French market in March 2006 with the Rats deck. Starting in August 2006, it was sold in 50 weekly issues. The French version added a separate section for cards from the [[Ravnica block]].
 
====Theme decks====
Same as the Spanish version.
 
====Promotional gifts====
* French demo CD for ''Ninth Edition''(Issue #1)
* French [[Sample deck|Demogame pack]] of 22 ''Ninth Edition'' cards (Issue #2).  
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Serra Angel</c> and <c>Hypnotic Specter</c>
* 50 [[Sleeves]] with art by Larry Elmore.
* <c>Llanowar Elves</c> [[Deck box]] with divider
* ''Magic'' 2006/2007 planner
 
In some issues a French booster of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues some pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.
===2006 edition (Italy)===
From August 2006, the Italian Magic Encyclopedia was sold by Hachette in 60 weekly issues, 10 more issues than the Spanish and French versions.
 
====Theme decks====
The first ten decks were the same as for the Spanish version. The two extra decks were
* 51 to 55: [[Beast]]s
* 56 to 60: [[Cat]]s
 
====Promotional gifts====
* Italian demo CD for ''Ninth Edition''(Issue #1)
* Italian [[Sample deck|Demogame pack]] of 22 ''Ninth Edition'' cards (Issue #2).
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Serra Angel</c> and <c>Hypnotic Specter</c>
* An <c>Allosaurus Rider</c> [[playmat]]
* <c>Llanowar Elves</c> [[Deck box]] with divider
* ''Magic'' 2006/2007 planner
* A <c>Rimebound Dead</c> poster
* A <c>Rimehorn Aurochs</c> poster
 
In some issues an Italian booster of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues some pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.
 
===2011 edition (Spain)===
{{Main|Salvat 2011}}
A new edition of the Spanish ''Magic Encyclopedia'' was tested in May 2010 with the issue #1 and #5. From January 2011 to 2012, 60 issues became available on a weekly basis.
 
====Theme decks====
The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck (the names are translated).
* 1 to 5: Wings of Light
* 6 to 10: Ears of the Elves
* 11 to 15: Thoughts of the Wind
* 16 to 20: Teeth of the Predator
* 21 to 25: Cries of Rage
* 26 to 30: Eyes of Shadow
* 31 to 35: Claws of Vengeance
* 36 to 40: Relics of Doom
* 41 to 45: Hands of Flame
* 46 to 50: Scales of Fury
* 51 to 55: Mind of Void
* 56 to 60: Eons of Evil


====Promotional gifts====
* Spanish Demo CD
* [[Ultra Pro]] [[deck box]] with Dual [[life counter]]
* [[Playmat]] featuring [[Jace Beleren]] and [[Liliana Vess]]
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Jace, the Mind Sculptor</c>
* Salvat Comic "La senda del Planeswalker" ([[Path of the Planeswalker]])


Each issue also contained a booster from ''[[Worldwake]] or ''[[Magic 2011]]''.


===Cards===
{{Main|Salvat 2005}}
{{Main|Salvat 2011}}
==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/135-rarities-salvat-magic-encyclopedia-cards-spanish-cards-index.html Salvat Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)]
* [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/135-rarities-salvat-magic-encyclopedia-cards-spanish-cards-index.html Spanish Salvat Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)]
* [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/218-rarities-hachette-uk-magic-encyclopedia-inserts-english-cards-index.html English Hachette Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)]
* [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/197-rarities-hachette-italian-magic-encyclopedia-inserts-italian-cards-index.html Italian Hachette Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)]
* [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/196-rarities-hachette-french-magic-encyclopedia-inserts-french-cards-index.html French Hachette Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)]
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Latest revision as of 19:53, 5 February 2023

For the products by Thunder's Mouth Press, see Magic: The Gathering Official Encyclopedia.

The Magic Encyclopedia is a collectible encyclopedia distributed in Spain by Salvat, a company of the Hachette group publishing company and Hasbro, parent company of Wizards of the Coast. In Italy, France and the UK it was published under the name of the Hachette Group itself. It teaches the basic concepts of the game, the rules, and other general information. The product was sold with a set of exclusive cards that form theme decks specially designed to illustrate the strategies of the game. Each issue of the encyclopedia contained a booster with 12 cards for these theme decks. The cards have their own expansion symbol featuring a Pegasus, the logo of Salvat editorial: (2005 - 2006) and (2010 - 2012).

Contents

The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:

2005 edition (Spain)

The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, 2005. It was to be released in 50 bi-weekly issues. In October 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.

Theme decks

Main article: Salvat 2005

The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck (the names are translated).

Promotional gifts

In some issues a Spanish booster of Ninth Edition cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.

2006 edition (Spain)

In January 2006 the Magic Encyclopedia was re-released in Spain, starting again with issue #1 with a new price.

Theme decks

Same as the proposed 2005 edition, except that the distribution order of the cards in first five issues was different.

Promotional gifts

Same as for the proposed 2005 edition.

2006 edition (UK)

A few issues of the Magic Encyclopedia were released in the UK. Issue 1 was sold with an introductory price of £1.99 then following issues were sold £3.99. This Hachette UK release stopped after 5 issues.

Theme decks

  • 1 to 5: Ravenous Rats; the only deck actually released.

Promotional gifts

2006 edition (France)

The Magic Encyclopedia was first tested by Hachette for the French market in March 2006 with the Rats deck. Starting in August 2006, it was sold in 50 weekly issues. The French version added a separate section for cards from the Ravnica block.

Theme decks

Same as the Spanish version.

Promotional gifts

In some issues a French booster of Ninth Edition cards was inserted, in other issues some pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.

2006 edition (Italy)

From August 2006, the Italian Magic Encyclopedia was sold by Hachette in 60 weekly issues, 10 more issues than the Spanish and French versions.

Theme decks

The first ten decks were the same as for the Spanish version. The two extra decks were

Promotional gifts

In some issues an Italian booster of Ninth Edition cards was inserted, in other issues some pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.

2011 edition (Spain)

Main article: Salvat 2011

A new edition of the Spanish Magic Encyclopedia was tested in May 2010 with the issue #1 and #5. From January 2011 to 2012, 60 issues became available on a weekly basis.

Theme decks

The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck (the names are translated).

  • 1 to 5: Wings of Light
  • 6 to 10: Ears of the Elves
  • 11 to 15: Thoughts of the Wind
  • 16 to 20: Teeth of the Predator
  • 21 to 25: Cries of Rage
  • 26 to 30: Eyes of Shadow
  • 31 to 35: Claws of Vengeance
  • 36 to 40: Relics of Doom
  • 41 to 45: Hands of Flame
  • 46 to 50: Scales of Fury
  • 51 to 55: Mind of Void
  • 56 to 60: Eons of Evil

Promotional gifts

Each issue also contained a booster from Worldwake or Magic 2011.

Cards

Main article: Salvat 2005
Main article: Salvat 2011

External links

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