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{{Infobox set
{{Infobox set
|image = BTD logo.jpg
  |image = BTD logo.jpg
|symbol_description = Mace  
  |symbol_description = Mace  
|design = [[Paul Peterson]]
  |design = [[Paul Peterson]]
|development = Paul Peterson (lead) <br/>[[Michael Donais]]
  |development = Paul Peterson (lead) <br/>[[Michael Donais]]
|release = October 2000  
  |release = October 2000  
|size = 122
  |plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Rath]]
|code_expansion = BTD
  |size = 122 cards
|code_expansion_ref=<ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/products/beatdown Product Information]</ref><ref>{{NewRef|ask-wizards-august-2004-2004-08-02|Ask Wizards - August, 2004|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|August 02, 2004}}</ref>
  |code_expansion = BTD
|series = Early [[Box set]]s  
  |code_expansion_ref={{DailyRef|ask-wizards-august-2004-2004-08-02|Ask Wizards - August, 2004|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|August 02, 2004}}
|first = [[Battle Royale]]
  |series = Early [[Box set]]s  
|second = [[Beatdown]]
  |first = Battle Royale
|third = [[Deckmasters 2001]]
  |second = Beatdown
|previous = [[Prophecy]]
  |third = Deckmasters 2001
|next = [[Invasion]]|
  |previous = Prophecy
  |next = Invasion
}}
}}
'''Beatdown''' is a [[box sets|box set]] that was released in October 2000.  
'''Beatdown''' is a [[box set]] that was released in October 2000.  


== Description ==
== Description ==
The name was derived from a [[slang]] word that was used at the time for [[aggro deck]]s.<ref>{{NewRef|glossary-terms-2015-09-21|Glossary of Terms|[[Reid Duke]]|September 21, 2015}}</ref> Player's often said the were "applying a beatdown", when creatures were attacking and dealing lots of damage to an opponent.<ref>Melody Alder. (1998). ''[[The Duelist]]'' #22, 40-42</ref><ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/we’ve-got-beatdown-2005-06-27|We’ve Got The Beatdown|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 11, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|magic-academy/magic-jargon-2006-09-09|Magic Jargon|[[Ted Knutson]]|September 09, 2006}}</ref> A "Beatdown deck" is essentially a “[[weenie]]” deck full of creatures that cost between one and four mana.<ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/beatdown-cometh-2005-07-01|The Beatdown Cometh|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|July 01, 2005}}</ref>
The name was derived from a [[slang]] word that was used at the time for [[aggro deck]]s.<ref>{{DailyRef|glossary-terms-2015-09-21|Glossary of Terms|[[Reid Duke]]|September 21, 2015}}</ref> Players often said they were "applying a beatdown" when creatures were attacking and dealing lots of damage to an opponent.<ref>Melody Alder. (1998). ''[[The Duelist]]'' #22, 40-42</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/we’ve-got-beatdown-2005-06-27|We’ve Got The Beatdown|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 11, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|magic-academy/magic-jargon-2006-09-09|Magic Jargon|[[Ted Knutson]]|September 09, 2006}}</ref> A "Beatdown deck" is essentially a “[[weenie]]” deck full of creatures that cost between one and four mana.<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/beatdown-cometh-2005-07-01|The Beatdown Cometh|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|July 01, 2005}}</ref>


Beatdown is notable for containing the only black-bordered card ever printed with the {{Y}} symbol, a reprint of <c title="Fireball">Fireball|BTD</c>. All other printings of the card, as well as its [[Oracle]] text, use only {{X}}. The {{Y}} symbol has otherwise only been used on the ''[[Unglued]]'' card, <c>The Ultimate Nightmare of Wizards of the Coast® Customer Service</c>.
Beatdown is notable for containing the only tournament-legal card ever printed with the {{Y}} symbol, a reprint of {{card|Fireball||BTD}}. All other printings of the card, as well as its [[Oracle]] text, use only {{X}}. The {{Y}} symbol has otherwise only been used on the ''[[Unglued]]'' card, <c>The Ultimate Nightmare of Wizards of the Coast® Customer Service</c>.


==Contents==
==Contents==
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The contents of the box set are:
The contents of the box set are:


*Two 61-card [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, each containing five [[rare]]s
*Two 61-card [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, each containing five [[rare]]s and one [[foil]]
** Including four cards with [[alternate art]]: <c>Erhnam Djinn</c>, <c>Ball Lightning</c>, <c>Clockwork Beast</c> and <c>Sengir Vampire</c><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/beatdown-alternate-art-2002-10-25|Beatdown alternate art|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 25, 2002}}</ref>
** Including four cards with [[alternate art]]: {{card|Erhnam Djinn||BTD}} (foil), {{card|Ball Lightning||BTD}}, {{card|Clockwork Beast||BTD}}, and {{card|Sengir Vampire||BTD}} (foil)<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/beatdown-alternate-art-2002-10-25|Beatdown alternate art|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 25, 2002}}</ref>
*Two 20-sided [[Spindown life counter|Spindown life counters]]
*Two 20-sided [[Spindown life counter]]s
*A mural featuring Erhnam Djinn and Sengir Vampire battling it out.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/beatdown-comic-mural-2006-06-19|''Beatdown'' Comic Mural|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 19, 2006}}</ref>
*A mural featuring Erhnam Djinn and Sengir Vampire battling it out.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/beatdown-comic-mural-2006-06-19|''Beatdown'' Comic Mural|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 19, 2006}}</ref>
*A full-color booklet containing play tips and creature histories
*A full-color booklet containing play tips and creature histories
[[File:Beatdown Mural.jpg|thumb|right|The mural]]
[[File:Beatdown Mural.jpg|thumb|right|The mural]]
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==Decklists==
==Decklists==
===Aerodoom===
===Aerodoom===
'''Aerodoom''' is a [[blue]] / [[black]] deck. Survive the early game with [[removal]] spells, then take to the skies! Your [[Drakes]], [[Djinni|Djinns]], and [[Elementals]] will have your opponent diving for cover.  
'''Aerodoom''' is a [[blue]] / [[black]] deck. Survive the early game with [[removal]] spells, then take to the skies! Your [[Drake]]s, [[Djinn]]s, and [[Elemental]]s will have your opponent diving for cover.  


<d title="Aerodoom">
<d title="Aerodoom">
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</d>
</d>


{{Deck rares|rare-1=Blizzard Elemental|rare-2=Mahamoti Djinn|rare-3=Leviathan|rare-4=Fallen Angel|rare-last=Clockwork Avian}}
The deck's foil face card is {{card|Sengir Vampire||BTD}}. {{Deck rares|rare-1=Blizzard Elemental|rare-2=Mahamoti Djinn|rare-3=Leviathan|rare-4=Fallen Angel|rare-last=Clockwork Avian}}


===Ground Pounder===
===Ground Pounder===
'''Ground Pounder''' is [[red]] / [[green]] deck. It deck contains some of the [[List of Magic slang#Fatty|biggest, baddest creatures]] ever to stalk the planes of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]. It is designed to get you to the stage of the game where you can drop these creatures onto the table and toll them right into your poor opponent.  
'''Ground Pounder''' is [[red]] / [[green]] deck. It contains "some of the [[List of Magic slang#Fatty|biggest, baddest creatures]] ever to stalk the planes of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]". It is designed to get you to the stage of the game where you can drop these creatures onto the table and toll them right into your poor opponent.  


<d title="Ground Pounder">
<d title="Ground Pounder">
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1 Llanowar Elves
1 Llanowar Elves
1 Quirion Elves
1 Quirion Elves
1 Wooly Spider
1 Woolly Spider
1 Erhnam Djinn
1 Erhnam Djinn
1 Deadly Insect
1 Deadly Insect
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</d>
</d>


{{Deck rares|rare-1=Ball Lightning|rare-2=Balduvian Horde|rare-3=Shivan Dragon|rare-4=Force of Nature|rare-last=Clockwork Beast}}
The deck's foil face card is {{card|Erhnam Djinn||BTD}}. {{Deck rares|rare-1=Ball Lightning|rare-2=Balduvian Horde|rare-3=Shivan Dragon|rare-4=Force of Nature|rare-last=Clockwork Beast}}


==Misprint==
==Misprint==

Latest revision as of 08:16, 10 March 2024

Beatdown
[[File:{{#setmainimage:BTD logo.jpg}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description Mace
Design Paul Peterson
Development Paul Peterson (lead)
Michael Donais
Release date October 2000
Plane Dominaria
Rath
Set size 122 cards
Expansion code BTD[1]
Early Box sets
Battle Royale Beatdown Deckmasters 2001
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Prophecy Beatdown Invasion

Beatdown is a box set that was released in October 2000.

Description

The name was derived from a slang word that was used at the time for aggro decks.[2] Players often said they were "applying a beatdown" when creatures were attacking and dealing lots of damage to an opponent.[3][4][5] A "Beatdown deck" is essentially a “weenie” deck full of creatures that cost between one and four mana.[6]

Beatdown is notable for containing the only tournament-legal card ever printed with the {Y} symbol, a reprint of Fireball. All other printings of the card, as well as its Oracle text, use only {X}. The {Y} symbol has otherwise only been used on the Unglued card, The Ultimate Nightmare of Wizards of the Coast® Customer Service.

Contents

Beatdown Box

The contents of the box set are:

The mural

Decklists

Aerodoom

Aerodoom is a blue / black deck. Survive the early game with removal spells, then take to the skies! Your Drakes, Djinns, and Elementals will have your opponent diving for cover.

The deck's foil face card is Sengir Vampire. The rares in this deck are Blizzard ElementalMahamoti DjinnLeviathanFallen Angel and Clockwork Avian.

Ground Pounder

Ground Pounder is red / green deck. It contains "some of the biggest, baddest creatures ever to stalk the planes of Dominaria". It is designed to get you to the stage of the game where you can drop these creatures onto the table and toll them right into your poor opponent.

The deck's foil face card is Erhnam Djinn. The rares in this deck are Ball LightningBalduvian HordeShivan DragonForce of Nature and Clockwork Beast.

Misprint

Fourth Edition version of Clockwork Avian (left), Beatdown version of the newly-templated card (right)

References

  1. Wizards of the Coast (August 02, 2004). "Ask Wizards - August, 2004". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Reid Duke (September 21, 2015). "Glossary of Terms". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Melody Alder. (1998). The Duelist #22, 40-42
  4. Mark Rosewater (February 11, 2003). "We’ve Got The Beatdown". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. Ted Knutson (September 09, 2006). "Magic Jargon". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. Aaron Forsythe (July 01, 2005). "The Beatdown Cometh". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. Magic Arcana (October 25, 2002). "Beatdown alternate art". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. Magic Arcana (June 19, 2006). "Beatdown Comic Mural". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

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