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There are 69 [[core set]] [[theme deck]]s. The ones preceding ''Magic 2010'' are mono-colored. From ''[[Magic 2011]]'' onward, the main theme decks are referred to as [[intro packs]]. With the reintroduction of core sets with ''[[Core Set 2019]]'' these were replaced with [[Planeswalker Deck]]s.
 
== Core Set 2021 ==
===Arena Starter Kit===
{{Main|Core Set 2021/Arena Starter Kit}}
The Arena Starter Kit comes with two Standard-legal 60-card decks, designed to create an interactive learning experience for two.
 
===Planeswalker decks===
{{Main|Core Set 2021/Planeswalker decks}}
{{Decks|planeswalker
  |page name=Core Set 2021
  |Basri|W|Basri, Devoted Paladin
  |Teferi|U|Teferi, Timeless Voyager
  |Liliana|B|Liliana, Death Mage
  |Chandra|R|Chandra, Flame's Catalyst
  |Garruk|G|Garruk, Savage Herald
}}
 
== Core Set 2020 ==
===Welcome decks===
{{Main|Core Set 2020/Welcome decks}}
{{Decks|welcome|type=iconic
  |page name=Core Set 2020
  |White deck|W|Serra's Guardian
  |Blue deck|U|Riddlemaster Sphinx
  |Black deck|B|Gravewaker
  |Red deck|R|Shivan Dragon
  |Green deck|G|Aggressive Mammoth
}}
 
===Spellslinger Starter Kit===
{{Main|Core Set 2020/Spellslinger Starter Kit}}
The Spellslinger Starter Kit comes with two Standard-legal 60-card decks, designed to create an interactive learning experience for two.
 
===Planeswalker decks===
{{Main|Core Set 2020/Planeswalker decks}}
{{Decks|planeswalker
  |page name=Core Set 2020
  |Ajani|W|Ajani, Inspiring Leader
  |Yanling|U|Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
  |Sorin|B|Sorin, Vampire Lord
  |Chandra|R|Chandra, Flame's Fury
  |Vivien|G|Vivien, Nature's Avenger
}}
 
== Core Set 2019 ==
 
=== Welcome decks ===
{{Main|Core Set 2019/Welcome decks}}
{{Decks|welcome|type=iconic
  |page name=Core Set 2019
  |White deck|W|Serra's Guardian
  |Blue deck|U|Riddlemaster Sphinx
  |Black deck|B|Gravewaker
  |Red deck|R|Shivan Dragon
  |Green deck|G|Aggressive Mammoth
}}
 
=== Planeswalker decks ===
{{Main|Core Set 2019/Planeswalker decks}}
{{Decks|planeswalker
  |page name=Core Set 2019
  |Ajani|W|Ajani, Wise Counselor
  |Tezzeret|U|Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist
  |Liliana|B|Liliana, the Necromancer
  |Sarkhan|R|Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
  |Vivien|G|Vivien of the Arkbow
}}
 
== Magic Origins ==
{{Main|Magic Origins/Intro packs}}
{{Decks|intro
  |page name=Magic Origins
  |Brave the Battle|GW|Hixus, Prison Warden
  |Take to the Sky|WU|Alhammarret, High Arbiter
  |Demonic Deals|BR|Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
  |Assemble Victory|UR|Pia and Kiran Nalaar
  |Hunting Pack|BG|Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
}}
{{Main|Magic Origins/Clash pack}}
{{Decks|clash
  |page name=Magic Origins
  |Armed|GW
  |Dangerous|WBG
}}


==Magic Origins==
== Magic 2015 ==
The ''[[Magic Origins]]'' intro packs are:
{{Main|Magic 2015/Intro packs}}
{{Intro packs
{{Decks|intro
|deck1=[[Magic Origins/Intro packs#Brave the Battle|Brave the Battle]]    |w||||g|card1=<c>Hixus, Prison Warden</c>
  |page name=Magic 2015
|deck2=[[Magic Origins/Intro packs#Take to the Sky|Take to the Sky]]  |W|u||||card2=<c>Alhammarret, High Arbiter</c>
  |Price of Glory|WB|Resolute Archangel
|deck3=[[Magic Origins/Intro packs#Demonic Deals|Demonic Deals]]  |||b|r||card3=<c> Kothophed, Soul Hoarder</c>
  |Hit the Ground Running|GU|Mercurial Pretender
|deck4=[[Magic Origins/Intro packs#Assemble Victory|Assemble Victory]]  ||u||r||card4=<c>Pia and Kiran Nalaar</c>
  |Infernal Intervention|BR|Indulgent Tormentor
|deck5=[[Magic Origins/Intro packs#Hunting Pack|Hunting Pack]] |||b||g|card5=<c>Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen</c>
  |Flames of the Dragon|UR|Siege Dragon
  |Will of the Masses|GW|Phytotitan
}}
{{Main|Magic 2015/Clash pack}}
{{Decks|clash
  |page name=Magic 2015
  |Fate|GU
  |Fury|RG
}}
}}


==Magic 2015==
== Magic 2014 ==
The ''[[Magic 2015]]'' intro packs are:
{{Main|Magic 2014/Intro packs}}
{{Intro packs
{{Decks|intro
|deck1=[[Magic 2015/Intro packs#Price of Glory|Price of Glory]]    |w||b|||card1=<c>Resolute Archangel</c>
  |page name=Magic 2014
|deck2=[[Magic 2015/Intro packs#Hit the Ground Running|Hit the Ground Running]]  ||u|||g|card2=<c>Mercurial Pretender</c>
  |Lightforce|GW|Ajani's Chosen
|deck3=[[Magic 2015/Intro packs#Infernal Intervention|Infernal Intervention]]  |||b|r||card3=<c>Indulgent Tormentor</c>
  |Psychic Labyrinth|WU|Jace's Mindseeker
|deck4=[[Magic 2015/Intro packs#Flames of the Dragon|Flames of the Dragon]]  ||u||r||card4=<c>Siege Dragon</c>
  |Death Reaper|BR|Liliana's Reaver
|deck5=[[Magic 2015/Intro packs#Will of the Masses|Will of the Masses]] |w||||g|card5=<c>Phytotitan</c>
  |Fire Surge|UR|Chandra's Phoenix
  |Bestial Strength|BG|Garruk's Horde
}}
}}
==Magic 2014==
{{Main|Magic 2014/Event deck}}
The ''[[Magic 2014]]'' intro packs are:
{{Decks|event
{{Intro packs
  |page name=Magic 2014
|deck1=[[Magic 2014/Intro packs#Lightforce|Lightforce]]    |w||||g|card1=<c>Ajani's Chosen</c>
  |Rush of the Wild|RG
|deck2=[[Magic 2014/Intro packs#Psychic Labyrinth|Psychic Labyrinth]]  |W|u||||card2=<c>Jace's Mindseeker</c>
|deck3=[[Magic 2014/Intro packs#Death Reaper|Death Reaper]]  |||b|r||card3=<c>Liliana's Reaver</c>
|deck4=[[Magic 2014/Intro packs#Fire Surge|Fire Surge]]  ||u||r||card4=<c>Chandra's Phoenix</c>
|deck5=[[Magic 2014/Intro packs#Bestial Strength|Bestial Strength]] |||b||g|card5=<c>Garruk's Horde</c>
}}
}}


==Magic 2013==
== Magic 2013 ==
In ''[[Magic 2013]]'' Core Set, the intro packs increased to contain 2 booster packs:
{{Main|Magic 2013/Intro packs}}
{{Intro packs
{{Decks|intro
|deck1=[[Path to Victory]]    |w|u||||card1=<c>Odric, Master Tactician</c>
  |page name=Magic 2013
|deck2=[[Depths of Power]]  ||u||r||card2=<c>Talrand, Sky Summoner</c>
  |Path to Victory|WU|Odric, Master Tactician
|deck3=[[Sole Domination]]  |w||b|||card3=<c>Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis</c>
  |Depths of Power|UR|Talrand, Sky Summoner
|deck4=[[Mob Rule]]  ||||r|g|card4=<c>Krenko, Mob Boss</c>
  |Sole Domination|WB|Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
|deck5=[[Wild Rush]] |||b||g|card5=<c>Yeva, Nature's Herald</c>
  |Mob Rule|RG|Krenko, Mob Boss
  |Wild Rush|BG|Yeva, Nature's Herald
}}
}}
The ''Magic 2013'' event decks are:
{{Main|Magic 2013/Event decks}}
{{Event decks
{{Decks|event
|deck1=[[Repeat Performance]] |w||||g 
  |page name=Magic 2013
|deck2=[[Sweet Revenge]] ||u|b|r|
  |Repeat Performance|GW
  |Sweet Revenge|UBR
}}
}}


==Magic 2012==
== Magic 2012 ==
The ''[[Magic 2012]]'' intro packs are:
{{Main|Magic 2012/Intro packs}}
{{Intro packs
{{Decks|intro
|deck1=[[Sacred Assault]]    |w||||g|card1=<c>Aegis Angel</c>
  |page name=Magic 2012
|deck2=[[Mystical Might]]  |w|u||||card2=<c>Sphinx of Uthuun</c>
  |Sacred Assault|GW|Aegis Angel
|deck3=[[Grab for Power]]  ||u|b|||card3=<c>Rune-Scarred Demon</c>
  |Mystical Might|WU|Sphinx of Uthuun
|deck4=[[Blood and Fire]] |||b|r||card4=<c>Flameblast Dragon</c>
  |Grab For Power|UB|Rune-Scarred Demon
|deck5=[[Entangling Webs]]  ||||r|g|card5=<c>Arachnus Spinner</c>
  |Blood And Fire|BR|Flameblast Dragon
  |Entangling Webs|RG|Arachnus Spinner
}}
}}
The ''Magic 2012'' event decks are:
{{Main|Magic 2012/Event decks}}
{{Event decks
{{Decks|event
|deck1=[[Illusionary Might]] ||u||| 
  |page name=Magic 2012
|deck2=[[Vampire Onslaught]] |||b||
  |Illusionary Might|U
  |Vampire Onslaught|B
}}
}}


==Magic 2011==
== Magic 2011 ==
{{Main|Magic 2011/Intro packs}}
As of ''Magic 2011'', intro packs were again sixty card decks, rather than the 41 card decks they had been since ''[[Shards of Alara]]''. They still came with a 15-card booster enclosed.
As of ''Magic 2011'', intro packs were again sixty card decks, rather than the 41 card decks they had been since ''[[Shards of Alara]]''. They still came with a 15-card booster enclosed.
{{Decks|intro
  |page name=Magic 2011
  |Blades of Victory|WB|Angelic Arbiter
  |Power of Prophecy|WU|Conundrum Sphinx
  |Reign of Vampirism|BG|Captivating Vampire
  |Breath of Fire|UR|Ancient Hellkite
  |Stampede of Beasts|RG|Overwhelming Stampede
}}


The ''[[Magic 2011]]'' intro packs are:
== Magic 2010 ==
{{Intro packs
For the first time, intro packs in a core set are two colored instead of the usual mono colored decks.
|deck1=[[Blades of Victory]]    |w||b|||card1=<c>Angelic Arbiter</c>
{{Main|Magic 2010/Intro packs}}
|deck2=[[Power of Prophecy]]  |w|u||||card2=<c>Conundrum Sphinx</c>
{{Decks|intro
|deck3=[[Reign of Vampirism]]  |||b||g|card3=<c>Captivating Vampire</c>
  |page name=Magic 2010
|deck4=[[Breath of Fire]] ||u||r||card4=<c>Ancient Hellkite</c>
  |We Are Legion|RW|Lightwielder Paladin
|deck5=[[Stampede of Beasts]]  ||||r|g|card5=<c>Overwhelming Stampede</c>
  |Presence of Mind|UB|Djinn of Wishes
  |Death's Minions|BG|Nightmare
  |Firebomber|UR|Shivan Dragon
  |Nature's Fury|GW|Kalonian Behemoth
}}
}}


==Magic 2010==
== Tenth Edition ==
For the first time, intro packs in a core set are two colored instead of the usual mono colored decks.
{{Main|Tenth Edition/Theme decks}}
{{Decks|theme
  |page name=Tenth Edition
  |Cho-Manno's Resolve|W
  |Arcanis's Guile|U
  |Evincar's Tyranny|B
  |Kamahl's Temper|R
  |Molimo's Might|G
}}


The ''[[Magic 2010]]'' theme decks are:
== Ninth Edition ==
{{Intro packs
{{Main|Ninth Edition/Theme decks}}
|deck1=[[We Are Legion]]    |w|||r||card1=<c>Lightwielder Paladin</c>
{{Decks|theme
|deck2=[[Presence of Mind]]  ||u|b|||card2=<c>Djinn of Wishes</c>
  |page name=Ninth Edition
|deck3=[[Death's Minions]]  |||b||g|card3=<c>Nightmare</c>
  |Army of Justice|W
|deck4=[[Firebomber]] ||u||r||card4=<c>Shivan Dragon</c>
  |Lofty Heights|U
|deck5=[[Nature's Fury]]  |e||||g|card5=<c>Kalonian Behemoth</c>
  |Dead Again|B
  |World Aflame|R
  |Custom Creatures|G
}}
}}
{{Main|Ninth Edition/Core Game}}
''[[Ninth Edition]]'' is the last core set with a [[2-Player Starter Set]]. It was again called Core Game.


==10th Edition==
== Eighth Edition ==
The ''[[10th Edition]]'' theme decks are:
{{Main|Eighth Edition/Theme decks}}
{{Theme decks
{{Decks|theme
|deck1=[[Arcanis's Guile]]    ||u|||
  |page name=Eighth Edition
|deck2=[[Cho-Manno's Resolve]] |w||||
  |Life Boost|W
|deck3=[[Evincar's Tyranny]]   |||b||
  |Sky Slam|U
|deck4=[[Kamahl's Temper]]     ||||r|
  |Expulsion|B
|deck5=[[Molimo's Might]]      |||||g}}
  |Speed Scorch|R
   |Heavy Hitters|G
}}
{{Main|Eighth Edition/Core Game}}
''[[Eighth Edition]]'' also has a 2-Player Starter Set called Core Game.


==9th Edition==
== Seventh Edition ==
The ''[[9th Edition]]'' theme decks are:
{{Main|Seventh Edition/Theme decks}}
{{Theme decks
''[[Seventh Edition]]'' was the first core set to have theme decks.
|deck1=[[Army of Justice]]|w||||
{{Decks|theme
|deck2=[[Custom Creatures]]|||||g
  |page name=Seventh Edition
|deck3=[[Dead Again]]|||b||
  |Armada|W
|deck4=[[Lofty Heights]]||u|||
  |Bomber|U
|deck5=[[World Aflame]]||||r|}}
  |Decay|B
  |Infestation|R
  |Way Wild|G
}}
{{Main|Seventh Edition/2-Player Starter Set}}
''[[Seventh Edition]]'' also has a 2-Player Starter Set.


==8th Edition==
== Sixth Edition ==
The ''[[8th Edition]]'' theme decks are:
{{Main|Sixth Edition/2-Player Starter Set}}
{{Theme decks
''[[Sixth Edition]]'' has a 2-Player Starter Set.
|deck1=[[Expulsion]]|||b||
|deck2=[[Heavy Hitters]]|||||g
|deck3=[[Life Boost]]|w||||
|deck4=[[Sky Slam]]||u|||
|deck5=[[Speed Scorch]]||||r|}}


==7th Edition==
== Fifth Edition ==
{{Main|Fifth Edition/2-Player Starter Set}}
''[[Fifth Edition]]'' is the first core set with a 2-Player Starter Set.


''[[7th Edition]]'' was the first [[Core Set|core set]] to have theme decks.  The 7th Edition theme decks are:
{{Theme decks by blocks}}
{{Theme decks
|deck1=[[Armada]]|w||||
|deck2=[[Bomber]]||u|||
|deck3=[[Decay]]|||b||
|deck4=[[Infestation]]||||r|
|deck5=[[Way Wild]]|||||g}}


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Latest revision as of 07:35, 18 August 2023

Core set/Preconstructed theme decks
 
 

There are 69 core set theme decks. The ones preceding Magic 2010 are mono-colored. From Magic 2011 onward, the main theme decks are referred to as intro packs. With the reintroduction of core sets with Core Set 2019 these were replaced with Planeswalker Decks.

Core Set 2021

Arena Starter Kit

The Arena Starter Kit comes with two Standard-legal 60-card decks, designed to create an interactive learning experience for two.

Planeswalker decks

Planeswalker
deck name
Colors Included Planeswalker
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Basri W Basri, Devoted Paladin
Teferi U Teferi, Timeless Voyager
Liliana B Liliana, Death Mage
Chandra R Chandra, Flame's Catalyst
Garruk G Garruk, Savage Herald

Core Set 2020

Welcome decks

Welcome
deck name
Colors Included Iconic card
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
White deck W Serra's Guardian
Blue deck U Riddlemaster Sphinx
Black deck B Gravewaker
Red deck R Shivan Dragon
Green deck G Aggressive Mammoth

Spellslinger Starter Kit

The Spellslinger Starter Kit comes with two Standard-legal 60-card decks, designed to create an interactive learning experience for two.

Planeswalker decks

Planeswalker
deck name
Colors Included Planeswalker
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Ajani W Ajani, Inspiring Leader
Yanling U Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
Sorin B Sorin, Vampire Lord
Chandra R Chandra, Flame's Fury
Vivien G Vivien, Nature's Avenger

Core Set 2019

Welcome decks

Welcome
deck name
Colors Included Iconic card
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
White deck W Serra's Guardian
Blue deck U Riddlemaster Sphinx
Black deck B Gravewaker
Red deck R Shivan Dragon
Green deck G Aggressive Mammoth

Planeswalker decks

Planeswalker
deck name
Colors Included Planeswalker
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Ajani W Ajani, Wise Counselor
Tezzeret U Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist
Liliana B Liliana, the Necromancer
Sarkhan R Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
Vivien G Vivien of the Arkbow

Magic Origins

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Brave the Battle W G Hixus, Prison Warden
Take to the Sky W U Alhammarret, High Arbiter
Demonic Deals B R Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
Assemble Victory U R Pia and Kiran Nalaar
Hunting Pack B G Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Clash pack
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Armed W G
Dangerous W B G

Magic 2015

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Price of Glory W B Resolute Archangel
Hit the Ground Running U G Mercurial Pretender
Infernal Intervention B R Indulgent Tormentor
Flames of the Dragon U R Siege Dragon
Will of the Masses W G Phytotitan
Main article: Magic 2015/Clash pack
Clash pack
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Fate U G
Fury R G

Magic 2014

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Lightforce W G Ajani's Chosen
Psychic Labyrinth W U Jace's Mindseeker
Death Reaper B R Liliana's Reaver
Fire Surge U R Chandra's Phoenix
Bestial Strength B G Garruk's Horde
Main article: Magic 2014/Event deck
Event
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Rush of the Wild R G

Magic 2013

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Path to Victory W U Odric, Master Tactician
Depths of Power U R Talrand, Sky Summoner
Sole Domination W B Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
Mob Rule R G Krenko, Mob Boss
Wild Rush B G Yeva, Nature's Herald
Event
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Repeat Performance W G
Sweet Revenge U B R

Magic 2012

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Sacred Assault W G Aegis Angel
Mystical Might W U Sphinx of Uthuun
Grab For Power U B Rune-Scarred Demon
Blood And Fire B R Flameblast Dragon
Entangling Webs R G Arachnus Spinner
Event
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Illusionary Might U
Vampire Onslaught B

Magic 2011

As of Magic 2011, intro packs were again sixty card decks, rather than the 41 card decks they had been since Shards of Alara. They still came with a 15-card booster enclosed.

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Blades of Victory W B Angelic Arbiter
Power of Prophecy W U Conundrum Sphinx
Reign of Vampirism B G Captivating Vampire
Breath of Fire U R Ancient Hellkite
Stampede of Beasts R G Overwhelming Stampede

Magic 2010

For the first time, intro packs in a core set are two colored instead of the usual mono colored decks.

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
We Are Legion W R Lightwielder Paladin
Presence of Mind U B Djinn of Wishes
Death's Minions B G Nightmare
Firebomber U R Shivan Dragon
Nature's Fury W G Kalonian Behemoth

Tenth Edition

Theme
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Cho-Manno's Resolve W
Arcanis's Guile U
Evincar's Tyranny B
Kamahl's Temper R
Molimo's Might G

Ninth Edition

Theme
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Army of Justice W
Lofty Heights U
Dead Again B
World Aflame R
Custom Creatures G

Ninth Edition is the last core set with a 2-Player Starter Set. It was again called Core Game.

Eighth Edition

Theme
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Life Boost W
Sky Slam U
Expulsion B
Speed Scorch R
Heavy Hitters G

Eighth Edition also has a 2-Player Starter Set called Core Game.

Seventh Edition

Seventh Edition was the first core set to have theme decks.

Theme
deck name
Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Armada W
Bomber U
Decay B
Infestation R
Way Wild G

Seventh Edition also has a 2-Player Starter Set.

Sixth Edition

Sixth Edition has a 2-Player Starter Set.

Fifth Edition

Fifth Edition is the first core set with a 2-Player Starter Set.