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'''Mythic | '''Mythic rare''' is a [[rarity]] level, one step higher than [[rare]]. It was introduced in [[2008]]. Cards that are of mythic rare rarity are often referred to as "mythics". | ||
[[File:ALA Mythic expansion symbol.jpg|thumb|right|The first Mythic rare symbol (''[[Shards of Alara]]'')]] | |||
== | ==Description== | ||
Mythic rare is indicated by an orange-red colored [[expansion symbol]], which originally was meant to provide a "fiery" appearance.<ref>[[Mark Rosewater]], [[Drive to Work]] #214 "[[2008]]"</ref> The rarity was created for ''[[Shards of Alara]]'', as some of the rares in that set were considered to be on a higher level than most of the other rares.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/changes-2008-06-02|Changes as of Shards of Alara|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|June 2, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/year-living-changerously-2008-06-02|The Year of Living Changerously|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 2, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/twenty-things-were-going-kill-magic-2013-08-05|Twenty Things That Were Going To Kill Magic|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 05, 2013}}</ref> Mythic rares are printed on the Rare [[print sheet]] and show up in the same slot of booster packs. | |||
== | Originally, 15 mythic rare cards appeared in [[Expansion#Large and small expansions|large sets]] and 10 appeared in [[Expansion#Large and small expansions|smaller sets]], not counting on mythic rares exclusive in non-draft booster products. The most well-known mythic [[card type]] is that of the [[Planeswalker]], which nearly always appeared as mythic rares after ''Shards of Alara'' introduced them.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/quite-rarity-2018-03-12|Quite the Rarity|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 12, 2018}}</ref> | ||
These numbers differed for certain sets; notably in sets with a [[double-faced]] print sheet. This is due to the sheet having all rarities on a single sheet, so it has its share of mythics, which varies from zero (''[[Ixalan]]'') to five (a cycle). <c>Maze's End</c> also got this treatment as the land-slot in ''[[Dragon's Maze]]'', <c>Mascot Exhibition</c> for Lessons in ''[[Strixhaven: School of Mages]]'', and <c>Nicol Bolas, the Ravager</c> got its own sheet in ''[[Core Set 2019]]''. ''[[Oath of the Gatewatch]]'' expanded the typically small set Mythic count to 12 until they were discontinued after ''[[Rivals of Ixalan]]''. Some supplemental draft sets (''[[Ultimate Masters]]'' and ''[[Double Masters]]'') have more than 15. | |||
With the release of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]'', non-DFC mythic rares in normal distribution sets were upped to 20 per set. With the release of [[Play Booster]]s for ''[[Murders at Karlov Manor]]'' in [[2024]], the multiple "wildcard" slots gave the opportunity of multiple rares in a pack | |||
===Odds=== | |||
Any given mythic is exactly twice as rare as any given rare due to the smaller pool of mythic rares versus rares, and they are printed on the same [[print sheet]]. | |||
Originally, about 1 in every 8 booster packs contained a mythic rare. Starting with ''[[Zendikar Rising]]'' booster packs, 1 in every 7.4 booster packs contained a mythic rare instead of a rare card.<ref name="Set Booster">{{DailyRef|making-magic/set-boosters-2020-07-25|Set Boosters|Mark Rosewater|July 25, 2020}}</ref> | |||
After the introduction of [[Play Booster]]s, there was a 12.5% chance of a mythic rare (with lower odds for multiple mythics. | |||
===In non-booster sets=== | |||
In [[Duel Decks]], the "flagship" cards appeared as mythic rares, like <c>Jace Beleren</c> vs. <c>Chandra Nalaar</c>. The [[Premium Deck Series: Slivers]] had a single mythic rare of <c>Sliver Overlord</c>. Finally, each of the cards in the [[From the Vault]] sets was printed with a mythic rare expansion symbol, regardless of the card's original rarity. [[Face card]]s of [[Commander deck]]s are also printed as mythic rares, although their appearance in the decks is guaranteed. | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:07, 25 June 2024
Mythic rare is a rarity level, one step higher than rare. It was introduced in 2008. Cards that are of mythic rare rarity are often referred to as "mythics".
Description
Mythic rare is indicated by an orange-red colored expansion symbol, which originally was meant to provide a "fiery" appearance.[1] The rarity was created for Shards of Alara, as some of the rares in that set were considered to be on a higher level than most of the other rares.[2][3][4] Mythic rares are printed on the Rare print sheet and show up in the same slot of booster packs.
Originally, 15 mythic rare cards appeared in large sets and 10 appeared in smaller sets, not counting on mythic rares exclusive in non-draft booster products. The most well-known mythic card type is that of the Planeswalker, which nearly always appeared as mythic rares after Shards of Alara introduced them.[5]
These numbers differed for certain sets; notably in sets with a double-faced print sheet. This is due to the sheet having all rarities on a single sheet, so it has its share of mythics, which varies from zero (Ixalan) to five (a cycle). Maze's End also got this treatment as the land-slot in Dragon's Maze, Mascot Exhibition for Lessons in Strixhaven: School of Mages, and Nicol Bolas, the Ravager got its own sheet in Core Set 2019. Oath of the Gatewatch expanded the typically small set Mythic count to 12 until they were discontinued after Rivals of Ixalan. Some supplemental draft sets (Ultimate Masters and Double Masters) have more than 15.
With the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, non-DFC mythic rares in normal distribution sets were upped to 20 per set. With the release of Play Boosters for Murders at Karlov Manor in 2024, the multiple "wildcard" slots gave the opportunity of multiple rares in a pack
Odds
Any given mythic is exactly twice as rare as any given rare due to the smaller pool of mythic rares versus rares, and they are printed on the same print sheet.
Originally, about 1 in every 8 booster packs contained a mythic rare. Starting with Zendikar Rising booster packs, 1 in every 7.4 booster packs contained a mythic rare instead of a rare card.[6]
After the introduction of Play Boosters, there was a 12.5% chance of a mythic rare (with lower odds for multiple mythics.
In non-booster sets
In Duel Decks, the "flagship" cards appeared as mythic rares, like Jace Beleren vs. Chandra Nalaar. The Premium Deck Series: Slivers had a single mythic rare of Sliver Overlord. Finally, each of the cards in the From the Vault sets was printed with a mythic rare expansion symbol, regardless of the card's original rarity. Face cards of Commander decks are also printed as mythic rares, although their appearance in the decks is guaranteed.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater, Drive to Work #214 "2008"
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 2, 2008). "Changes as of Shards of Alara". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 2, 2008). "The Year of Living Changerously". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 05, 2013). "Twenty Things That Were Going To Kill Magic". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 12, 2018). "Quite the Rarity". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 25, 2020). "Set Boosters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
