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{{Infobox set
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   |image = SS2 logo.png
   |image_bgcolor = black
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   |symbol_description =  
   |symbol_description = Gideon's sural and shield in front of an open book
   |design =  
   |design = [[Ethan Fleischer]]<br>With contributions by:<br>[[Doug Beyer]]<br>[[Gavin Verhey]]<br>[[Mike Turian]]
   |development =  
   |development =  
   |art =  
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   |release = April 27, 2019
   |release = June 28, 2019
  |plane = [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
   |mechanics = [[Gideon]]
   |mechanics = [[Gideon]]
   |keywords =  
   |keywords =  
   |size = 8+1
   |size = 8 cards <br/>+1 random foil
   |code_expansion = SS2
   |code_expansion = SS2
   |code_expansion_ref =  
   |code_expansion_ref = [[Information below the text box]]
   |series = [[Signature Spellbook]]
   |series = [[Signature Spellbook]]
   |first = [[Signature Spellbook: Jace]]
   |first = {{series|Signature Spellbook: Jace}}
   |second = '''Signature Spellbook: Gideon'''
   |second = {{series|Signature Spellbook: Gideon}}
   |third =
   |third = {{series|Signature Spellbook: Chandra}}
   |previous = [[Challenger Decks 2019]]
   |previous = Modern Horizons
   |next = [[War of the Spark]]
   |next = Core Set 2020
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'''''Signature Spellbook: Gideon''''' is the second [[Signature Spellbook]] [[set]]. It contains 9 cards, and was released on April 27, 2019<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/18/18412105/magic-the-gathering-war-of-the-spark-planeswalker-death|title=Magic: The Gathering kills off a major character, creates a new Signature Spellbook|author=Charlie Hall|date=April 18, 2019}}</ref>  
[[File:SS2 packaging.png|thumb|right|Packaging]]
'''''Signature Spellbook: Gideon''''' is the second [[Signature Spellbook]] [[set]]. It contains 9 cards, and was released on June 28, 2019.<ref name="WPN">{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/watch-signature-spellbook-gideon-unboxing|title=Watch: Signature Spellbook: Gideon Unboxing|author=Roscoe Wetlaufer|date=April 19, 2019|publisher=Polygon.com}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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For this particular set, [[Gideon Jura]] features in all depictions.<ref name="Signature">{{WebRef|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/18/18412105/magic-the-gathering-war-of-the-spark-planeswalker-death|title=Magic: The Gathering kills off a major character, creates a new Signature Spellbook|author=Charlie Hall|date=April 18, 2019}}</ref> Most cards are [[white]]; one is an [[artifact]]. The special [[card frame]]s uses a white version of the ''Beleren'' font, and the color of the [[mana symbol]]s is inverted. For the rendering of {{Card|Blackblade Reforged||SS2}}, [[Wizards of the Coast]] called on [[Richard Kane Ferguson]], the artist who originally created the sword's iconic look. It also sports an exclusively designed [[legendary]] version of the card frame.<ref>{{TwitterRef|Ethan Fleischer|1118919767560048641|date=18 Apr 2019}}</ref> The [[text box]] features white lines, and the depiction of a round mask (?) is used for the [[holofoil stamp]]. The [[expansion symbol]] is Gideon's sural and shield in front of an open book.
Signature Spellbooks are the spiritual successors to the [[From the Vault]] series, but are themed around a [[Planeswalker]] and the [[spell]]s that define who they are. For this particular set, [[Jace Beleren]] features in all depictions.<ref name="Signature"/> The special [[card frame]]s use a white version of the ''Beleren'' font. The color of the [[mana symbol]]s is also inverted, this being the first time that the blue mana symbol has been changed. The [[text box]] features white flames, and the shape of Jace's tattoos (resembling [[Alhammarret]]'s collar) replaces the [[holofoil stamp]]. The shape is also featured in the [[expansion symbol]].
 
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==Card list==
==Card list==
''Signature Spellbook: Gideon'' contains the following eight cards:
''Signature Spellbook: Gideon'' contains the following eight cards:
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Additionally, each [[box set]] contains a [[foil card]] which may be any of these eight cards. The planeswalker has a mythic rare expansion symbol, the other cards have rare expansion symbols.
Additionally, each [[box set]] contains a [[foil card]] which may be any of these eight cards.<ref>{{TwitterRef|Gavin Verhey|1118912296288284672|date=18 Apr 2019}}</ref> The planeswalker has a mythic rare expansion symbol, the other cards have rare expansion symbols.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 13 April 2024

Signature Spellbook: Gideon
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Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description Gideon's sural and shield in front of an open book
Design Ethan Fleischer
With contributions by:
Doug Beyer
Gavin Verhey
Mike Turian
Release date June 28, 2019
Plane Theros
Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Gideon
Set size 8 cards
+1 random foil
Expansion code SS2[1]
Signature Spellbook
Jace Gideon Chandra
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Modern Horizons Signature Spellbook: Gideon Core Set 2020
Packaging

Signature Spellbook: Gideon is the second Signature Spellbook set. It contains 9 cards, and was released on June 28, 2019.[2]

Description

For this particular set, Gideon Jura features in all depictions.[3] Most cards are white; one is an artifact. The special card frames uses a white version of the Beleren font, and the color of the mana symbols is inverted. For the rendering of Blackblade Reforged, Wizards of the Coast called on Richard Kane Ferguson, the artist who originally created the sword's iconic look. It also sports an exclusively designed legendary version of the card frame.[4] The text box features white lines, and the depiction of a round mask (?) is used for the holofoil stamp. The expansion symbol is Gideon's sural and shield in front of an open book.

Card list

Signature Spellbook: Gideon contains the following eight cards:

Card Type Set Notes
1 Gideon Jura Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon Rise of the Eldrazi
2 Martyr's Bond Enchantment Commander New art
3 Path to Exile Instant Conflux New art
4 Rest in Peace Enchantment Return to Ravnica New art
5 Shielded by Faith Enchantment — Aura Commander 2015 New art
6 True Conviction Enchantment Scars of Mirrodin New art
7 Worship Enchantment Urza's Saga New art
8 Blackblade Reforged Legendary Artifact — Equipment Dominaria New art

Additionally, each box set contains a foil card which may be any of these eight cards.[5] The planeswalker has a mythic rare expansion symbol, the other cards have rare expansion symbols.

References

  1. Information below the text box
  2. Roscoe Wetlaufer (April 19, 2019). "Watch: Signature Spellbook: Gideon Unboxing". Polygon.com.
  3. Charlie Hall (April 18, 2019). "Magic: The Gathering kills off a major character, creates a new Signature Spellbook"
  4. Ethan Fleischer. Twitter (18 Apr 2019).
  5. Gavin Verhey. Twitter (18 Apr 2019).