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{{Infobox | {{Infobox set | ||
|image = Rivals1.jpg | |||
|nosymbol = 1 | |||
|symbol_description=Cards use the symbol of their original expansion. | |||
|release = June 1996 | |||
|size = 112 cards | |||
|series = Early [[Box set]]s | |||
|first = Rivals Quick Start Set | |||
|second = Introductory Two-Player Set | |||
|third = Anthologies | |||
|previous = Alliances | |||
|next = Mirage | |||
first | |plane=[[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] | ||
second | |||
third | |||
previous | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:Rivals2.jpg|thumb]] | |||
[[File:Rivals advertisement.jpg|thumb|Advertisement]] | |||
The '''Rivals Quick Start Set''' was released in the United States in June 1996.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.magiclibrarities.net/1199-rarities-rivals-quick-start-set-cards-english-cards-index.html|title=Rivals Quick Start Set Cards|publisher=[[Magic Librarities]]}}</ref> It was the first [[box set]] in the history of ''[[Magic]]''. | |||
The | ==Description== | ||
The ''Rivals Quick Start Set'' aimed to better explain the rules of ''Magic'' than any standard rule book could do. It featured four small [[preconstructed theme deck]]s and extensive game guides. The four decks could later be combined in two larger decks. The set was printed in the United States by Shepard Poorman. This [[2-Player Starter Set]] was supposed to be the first of a series of three Quick Start Sets. The next box, called ''Conquest Quick Start Set'', was already announced, but the production was cancelled shortly afterwards. | |||
A similar box set called the ''[[Introductory Two-Player Set]]'' was released later that year for the European and Japanese markets. | |||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
The ''Rivals Quick Start Set'' contained: | The ''Rivals Quick Start Set'' contained: | ||
* 112 | * 112 ''[[Fourth Edition]]'' ''Magic'' playing cards divided into 4 decks (2 x 30 and 2 x 26) | ||
* 2 rules cards | * 2 rules cards | ||
* 4 deck list cards | * 4 deck list cards | ||
*2 player guides covering 2 demo games | *2 player guides covering 2 demo games | ||
*1 enhanced rule book with '' | *1 enhanced rule book with ''Fourth Edition'' rules | ||
*1 mini–issue of ''[[The Duelist]]'' magazine which introduced the Magic world | *1 mini–issue of ''[[The Duelist]]'' magazine which introduced the ''Magic'' world | ||
*1 consumer response card to provide feedback | *1 consumer response card to provide feedback | ||
==Decklists== | ==Decklists== | ||
===[[Kazz]]'s First Deck=== | ===[[Kazz]]'s First Deck=== | ||
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Creatures | Creatures | ||
2 Murk Dwellers | 2 Murk Dwellers | ||
2 | 2 Scathe Zombies | ||
2 Zephyr Falcon | 2 Zephyr Falcon | ||
1 Hill Giant | 1 Hill Giant | ||
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Instants | Instants | ||
Reverse | 1 Reverse Damage | ||
Interrupts | Interrupts | ||
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</d> | </d> | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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| Set symbol | This set has no own expansion symbol. | ||||
| Symbol description | Cards use the symbol of their original expansion. | ||||
| Release date | June 1996 | ||||
| Plane | Dominaria | ||||
| Set size | 112 cards | ||||
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The Rivals Quick Start Set was released in the United States in June 1996.[1] It was the first box set in the history of Magic.
Description
The Rivals Quick Start Set aimed to better explain the rules of Magic than any standard rule book could do. It featured four small preconstructed theme decks and extensive game guides. The four decks could later be combined in two larger decks. The set was printed in the United States by Shepard Poorman. This 2-Player Starter Set was supposed to be the first of a series of three Quick Start Sets. The next box, called Conquest Quick Start Set, was already announced, but the production was cancelled shortly afterwards.
A similar box set called the Introductory Two-Player Set was released later that year for the European and Japanese markets.
Contents
The Rivals Quick Start Set contained:
- 112 Fourth Edition Magic playing cards divided into 4 decks (2 x 30 and 2 x 26)
- 2 rules cards
- 4 deck list cards
- 2 player guides covering 2 demo games
- 1 enhanced rule book with Fourth Edition rules
- 1 mini–issue of The Duelist magazine which introduced the Magic world
- 1 consumer response card to provide feedback
Decklists
Kazz's First Deck
Kazz's First Deck
Creatures (11)
Kazz's Second Deck
Kazz's Second Deck
Instants (1)
Zakk's First Deck
Zakk's First Deck
Creatures (10)
2 Bog Imp
Zakk's Second Deck
Zakk's Second Deck