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'''Planechase | |name = Planechase | ||
|image = Planechase logo.jpg | |||
|symbol_description = Planes | |||
|design = [[Brian Tinsman]] (lead)<br />[[Aaron Forsythe]]<br />[[Peter Knudson]]<br />and [[Kenneth Nagle]] | |||
|development = [[Mike Turian]] (lead)<br />[[Dave Guskin]]<br />Peter Knudson<br />[[Scott Larabee]]<br />[[Mark Purvis]]<br />and [[Mark Gottlieb|Mark L. Gottlieb]] | |||
|art = [[Jeremy Jarvis]] | |||
|release = September 4th, 2009 | |||
|plane = [[Alara]]<br />[[Arkhos]]<br/>[[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Equilor]]<br/>[[Iquatana]]<br/>[[Ir]]<br/>[[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]]<br/>[[Kamigawa]]<br/>[[Lorwyn–Shadowmoor]]<br/>[[Meditation Realm]]<br/>[[Mercadia]]<br/>[[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]<br/>[[Moag]]<br/>[[Muraganda]]<br/>[[Phyrexia]]<br/>[[Rabiah]]<br/>[[Rath]]<br/>[[Ravnica]]<br/>[[Segovia]]<br/>[[Serra's Realm]]<br/>[[Shandalar]]<br/>[[Ulgrotha]]<br/>[[Valla]]<br/>[[Wildfire]]<br/>[[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]] | |||
|mechanics = [[Plane]] cards, [[Planeswalk]] | |||
|size = 240 cards<br/>+40 plane cards<br/>(four 60+10-card theme decks) | |||
|code_expansion = HOP | |||
|code_expansion_ref = {{DailyRef|making-magic/planechasing-your-dream-2009-08-31|Planechasing Your Dream|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 31, 2009}} | |||
|code_expansion_explain = (for the development codename) | |||
|code_development = Hopscotch<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/planechasing-your-dream-2009-08-31|Planechasing Your Dream|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 31, 2009}}</ref> | |||
|series = [[Planechase series]] | |||
|first = Planechase | |||
|second = Planechase 2012 | |||
|third = Planechase Anthology | |||
|previous = From the Vault: Exiled | |||
|next = Masters Edition III | |||
}} | |||
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'''''Planechase''''' is a [[supplement]]al [[set]] for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' [[multiplayer]] games. The set introduced the [[Planechase (format)|Planechase format]] and the associated [[oversized]] [[plane card]]s. The set was released on September 4, 2009, with [[release events]] held on September 4–6. | |||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
''Planechase | ''Planechase'' consists of four "game packs", each containing ten oversized plane cards, a 60-card [[deck]], a six-sided planar [[dice|die]] and a strategy insert with [[multiplayer]] rules. The MSRP for an individual pack is $19.99.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-planechase-2009-05-12|Announcing ''Planechase''|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 12, 2009}}</ref> | ||
The plane cards represent specific locations on [[plane]]s in the ''[[Magic]]'' storyline, introducing "a groundbreaking new way to experience [[planeswalk]]ing". The theme decks are tournament legal and each contains eight [[rare]]s. Additionally, there was a different [[ | The plane cards represent specific locations on [[plane]]s in the ''[[Magic]]'' storyline, introducing "a groundbreaking new way to experience [[planeswalk]]ing". The theme decks are tournament legal and each contains eight [[rare]]s. Additionally, there was a different [[preview card]] from the upcoming ''[[Zendikar]]'' set in each of the four decks (<c>Beast Hunt</c>, <c>Hideous End</c>, <c>Kor Sanctifiers</c> and <c>Whiplash Trap</c>). | ||
==Planechase format== | ==Planechase format== | ||
{{Main|Planechase (format)}} | {{Main|Planechase (format)}} | ||
[[File:Planar die.png|right|thumb|The planar die]] | [[File:Planar die.png|right|thumb|The planar die]] | ||
''Planechase | ''Planechase'' introduced a new [[casual]] game variant of the same name, which simulates traveling between different planes using the new plane cards. The set comes with a six-sided [[dice|planar die]], that features the planeswalker symbol {{PW}} on one face, the chaos symbol {{CHAOS}} on another and four blank faces.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/rules-revealed-2009-08-10|''Planechase'' Rules Revealed|[[magicthegathering.com]] staff|August 10, 2009}}</ref> | ||
Each player enters the game with a regular deck and a planar deck, which features ten or more of the new plane cards. The first player to start puts the first card in | Each player enters the game with a regular deck and a planar deck, which features ten or more of the new plane cards. The first player to start puts the first card in their planar deck face-up in the [[command zone]]. A plane card usually has two abilities. The first one applies as long as the card is revealed, the second one is the chaos ability. | ||
During each player's turn, that player may roll the planar die whenever | During each player's turn, that player may roll the planar die whenever they could cast a [[sorcery]]. While the first roll each turn is free, all subsequent rolls in that turn cost {{1}} more than the last.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/talk-talk-walk-walk-2009-12-28|Talk the Talk, 'Walk the 'Walk|[[Dave Guskin]]| August 31, 2009}}</ref> If the {{PW}} is rolled, the owner of the current face-up plane card puts it on the bottom of their planar deck and the current player reveals the top card of their planar deck. If {{CHAOS}} is rolled the chaos ability of the plane card triggers. With blank faces, nothing happens. | ||
==Plane cards== | ==Plane cards== | ||
{{Main|Plane}} | {{Main|Plane}} | ||
Each of the four ''Planechase'' decks contains ten unique Plane cards only available in that deck. Additionally, a special Plane card entitled <c>Tazeem</c> from the plane [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]] was given out at the release event.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/planechase-release-promo-2009-09-01|''Planechase'' Release Promo|[[Magic Arcana]]|September 01, 2009}}</ref> | |||
Each of the four ''Planechase'' decks contains ten unique Plane cards only available in that deck. Additionally, a special Plane card entitled <c>Tazeem</c> from the plane [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]] was given out at the release event.<ref>{{DailyRef| | |||
== Theme decks == | == Theme decks == | ||
{{Decks|theme | {{Decks|theme | ||
|Elemental Thunder|RG | |Elemental Thunder|RG | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{Prodpage|planechase|Planechase}} | *{{Prodpage|planechase|Planechase}} | ||
*{{DailyRef| | *{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/planes-planechase-2009-12-30|The Planes of ''Planechase''|[[Doug Beyer]]|December 30, 2009}} | ||
* {{DailyRef| | *{{DailyRef|arcana/images-planechase-2009-07-16|Images of ''Planechase''|[[Magic Arcana]]|July 16, 2009}} | ||
*{{DailyRef|arcana/planechase-boxes-and-sleeves-2009-08-31|''Planechase'' Boxes and Sleeves|[[Magic Arcana]]|August 31, 2009}} | |||
[[Category: | {{sets|special}} | ||
[[Category:Planechase sets]] | |||
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| Set Information | |||||
| Set symbol | |||||
| Symbol description | Planes | ||||
| Design |
Brian Tinsman (lead) Aaron Forsythe Peter Knudson and Kenneth Nagle | ||||
| Development |
Mike Turian (lead) Dave Guskin Peter Knudson Scott Larabee Mark Purvis and Mark L. Gottlieb | ||||
| Art direction | Jeremy Jarvis | ||||
| Release date | September 4th, 2009 | ||||
| Plane |
Alara Arkhos Dominaria Equilor Iquatana Ir Kaldheim Kamigawa Lorwyn–Shadowmoor Meditation Realm Mercadia Mirrodin Moag Muraganda Phyrexia Rabiah Rath Ravnica Segovia Serra's Realm Shandalar Ulgrotha Valla Wildfire Zendikar | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Plane cards, Planeswalk | ||||
| Set size |
240 cards +40 plane cards (four 60+10-card theme decks) | ||||
| Expansion code |
HOP[1] (for the development codename) | ||||
| Development codename | Hopscotch[2] | ||||
| Planechase series | |||||
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- For other uses, see Planechase (disambiguation).
Planechase is a supplemental set for Magic: The Gathering multiplayer games. The set introduced the Planechase format and the associated oversized plane cards. The set was released on September 4, 2009, with release events held on September 4–6.
Contents
Planechase consists of four "game packs", each containing ten oversized plane cards, a 60-card deck, a six-sided planar die and a strategy insert with multiplayer rules. The MSRP for an individual pack is $19.99.[3]
The plane cards represent specific locations on planes in the Magic storyline, introducing "a groundbreaking new way to experience planeswalking". The theme decks are tournament legal and each contains eight rares. Additionally, there was a different preview card from the upcoming Zendikar set in each of the four decks (Beast Hunt, Hideous End, Kor Sanctifiers and Whiplash Trap).
Planechase format
Planechase introduced a new casual game variant of the same name, which simulates traveling between different planes using the new plane cards. The set comes with a six-sided planar die, that features the planeswalker symbol 
on one face, the chaos symbol 
on another and four blank faces.[4]
Each player enters the game with a regular deck and a planar deck, which features ten or more of the new plane cards. The first player to start puts the first card in their planar deck face-up in the command zone. A plane card usually has two abilities. The first one applies as long as the card is revealed, the second one is the chaos ability.
During each player's turn, that player may roll the planar die whenever they could cast a sorcery. While the first roll each turn is free, all subsequent rolls in that turn cost 
more than the last.[5] If the is rolled, the owner of the current face-up plane card puts it on the bottom of their planar deck and the current player reveals the top card of their planar deck. If is rolled the chaos ability of the plane card triggers. With blank faces, nothing happens.
Plane cards
Each of the four Planechase decks contains ten unique Plane cards only available in that deck. Additionally, a special Plane card entitled Tazeem from the plane Zendikar was given out at the release event.[6]
Theme decks
| Theme deck name |
Colors Included | ||||
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| Elemental Thunder | R | G | |||
| Metallic Dreams | W | U | B | R | G |
| Strike Force | W | R | |||
| Zombie Empire | B | ||||
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 31, 2009). "Planechasing Your Dream". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 31, 2009). "Planechasing Your Dream". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (May 12, 2009). "Announcing Planechase". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ magicthegathering.com staff (August 10, 2009). "Planechase Rules Revealed". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Dave Guskin (August 31, 2009). "Talk the Talk, 'Walk the 'Walk". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (September 01, 2009). "Planechase Release Promo". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
External links
- Planechase product information page — Wizards of the Coast
- Doug Beyer (December 30, 2009). "The Planes of Planechase". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Magic Arcana (July 16, 2009). "Images of Planechase". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Magic Arcana (August 31, 2009). "Planechase Boxes and Sleeves". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.