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   Expansion Name = [[Image:Venser_vs_Koth_title.jpg|250px|Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]] |
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   |development = Chris Millar,<br />Mark Gottlieb
  Design Team = [[Chris Millar]] and [[Mark Gottlieb]]|
   |release = March 30, 2012
   Development Team = same as design|
  |plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
   Release Date = March 30, 2012|
   |mechanics = [[Enters the battlefield|“Enters-the-battlefield” effects]],<br />[[Firebreathing]],<br />“[[Mountains]] matter”,<br />[[Saboteur]]s,<br />[[Equipment]]
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   |keywords = [[Landfall]]
   Keywords = |
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   Size = 120 (two 60-card theme decks)|
  |code_expansion = DDI
   Expansion Code = VVK|
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   Block Name = [[Duel Decks]]|
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks I)
   First Set = [[Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas|Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]]|
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   |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari}}
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'''''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''''' is the ninth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on March 30, 2012, with an MSRP is US$19.99.<ref name="Announcing DDI">{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-duel-decks-venser-vs-koth-2011-08-18|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''|[[Monty Ashley]]|August 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/venser-vs-koth-packaging-2012-03-22|Venser vs. Koth Packaging|[[Monty Ashley]]|March 22, 2012}}</ref>


'''Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''' is the ninth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It will be released on March 30, 2012 and contains two preconstructed [[theme deck]]s. The MSRP is $19.99.
''Venser vs. Koth'' contains two [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, one centered around <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c> and the other around <c>Koth of the Hammer</c>. ''Venser vs. Koth'' depicts the struggle between two planeswalkers and is a set of largely flavor-based theme decks.


==Contents==
==Description==
''Venser vs. Koth'' contains two 60-card decks consisting of reprints from throughout Magic’s history.
''Venser vs. Koth'' features two cards with [[alternate art]] and [[foil|holographic treatment]]; <c>Koth of the Hammer</c> and <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c>. Furthermore, the set includes another five cards with alternate art; <c>Anger</c>, <c>Chartooth Cougar</c>, <c>Path to Exile</c>, <c>Plated Geopede</c>, and <c>Preordain</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/duel-or-die-2012-03-26-0|Duel or Die|[[Mark Gottlieb]]|March 26, 2012}}</ref>


==Storyline==
In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains one of each [[emblem]] card for each of the two planeswalker's ultimate abilities.<ref name="DDI Decklists Revealed">Adam Styborski. (March 20, 2012.) [http://www.gatheringmagic.com/adamstyborski-03202012-venser-vs-koth-decklists-revealed/ ''Venser vs. Koth'' Decklists Revealed!], GatheringMagic.</ref>
''Venser vs. Koth'' is based on the novel [[The Quest for Karn]], which tells the story of the [[Scars of Mirrodin]] block.


The Planeswalker [[Koth]], from the metal plane of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]], sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to Dominaria to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker [[Venser]].
''Venser vs. Koth'' was panned by critics and was ill-received, with some citing a lack of power, lack of favorable card–card interactions or synergy in both decks, and the "broad but shallow" approach with themes and mechanics.<ref name="DDI Decklists Revealed"/>


When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than [[Phyrexia]], he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime.
==Background==
''Venser vs. Koth'' is based on the novel ''[[Scars of Mirrodin: The Quest for Karn|The Quest for Karn]]'', which tells the story of the [[Scars of Mirrodin]] block.


Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser all but knew they would die anyway if they failed to reach [[Karn]], his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin.
{{Cquote|Two Planeswalkers, one compassionate, one calculating, gave their all to save a world.


Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin’s salvation.
The Planeswalker [[Koth]], from the metal [[Mirrodin (plane)|plane of Mirrodin]], sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker [[Venser]].


==[[Alternate Art]]==
When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than [[Phyrexia]], he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime.
In this Duel Deck there are two foil mythic rare cards with alternate artwork:
*<c>Venser, the Sojourner</c>
*<c>Koth of the Hammer</c>


There are five other cards with alternate artwork:
Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser knew they would all die anyway if they failed to reach [[Karn]], his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin.
*<c>Plated Geopede</c> (the pack contains two of these)
*<c>Chartooth Cougar</c>
*<c>Anger</c> (depicting Koth)
*<c>Preordain</c> (depicting Venser, the pack contains two of these)
*<c>Path to Exile</c>


It also includes 2 new [[emblem]] cards, one for each planeswalker's last ability.
Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin's salvation.<ref name="Announcing DDI"/>}}


==Deck lists==
==Decklists==
===Venser===
===Venser===
<deck title="Evade and Shimmer">
<deck title="Evade and Shimmer">
Lands
Lands
11 Island
7 Plains
1 Azorius Chancery
1 Azorius Chancery
1 Flood Plain
1 Flood Plain
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2 Sejiri Refuge
2 Sejiri Refuge
1 Soaring Seacliff
1 Soaring Seacliff
7 Plains
11 Island


Creatures
Creatures
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1 Sphinx of Uthuun
1 Sphinx of Uthuun


Other Spells
Instants
1 Path to Exile
1 Path to Exile
1 Safe Passage
1 Vanish into Memory
2 Overrule
Sorceries
2 Preordain
2 Preordain
1 Revoke Existence
Enchantments
1 Sigil of Sleep
1 Sigil of Sleep
1 Revoke Existence
1 Angelic Shield
1 Angelic Shield
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Safe Passage
1 Steel of the Godhead
1 Steel of the Godhead
1 Vanish into Memory
2 Overrule


Planeswalker
Planeswalkers
1 Venser, the Sojourner
1 Venser, the Sojourner
</deck>
</deck>


{{Deck rares|holo-1=Venser, the Sojourner|rare-2=Clone|rare-3=Galepowder Mage|rare-4=Sphinx of Uthuun|rare-5=Sunblast Angel|rare-last=Windreaver|comma=yes}}


===Koth===
===Koth===
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1 Bloodfire Colossus
1 Bloodfire Colossus


Other Spells
Instants
2 Wayfarer's Bauble
1 Downhill Charge
1 Armillary Sphere
1 Journeyer's Kite
1 Vulshok Morningstar
1 Searing Blaze
1 Searing Blaze
1 Vulshok Battlegear
1 Downhill Charge
2 Seismic Strike
2 Seismic Strike
Sorceries
1 Jaws of Stone
1 Spire Barrage
1 Spire Barrage
1 Jaws of Stone
1 Volley of Boulders
1 Volley of Boulders


Planeswalker
Artifacts
1 Armillary Sphere
1 Journeyer's Kite
1 Vulshok Battlegear
1 Vulshok Morningstar
2 Wayfarer's Bauble
 
Planeswalkers
1 Koth of the Hammer
1 Koth of the Hammer
</deck>
</deck>
{{Deck rares|holo-1=Koth of the Hammer|rare-2=Bloodfire Colossus|rare-3=Lithophage|rare-4=Torchling|rare-5=Journeyer's Kite|rare-last=Volley of Boulders|comma=yes}}
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/779|Announcing Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth''|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|Thursday, August 18, 2011}}
*{{Prodpage|duel-decks-venser-vs-koth|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth}}
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/188|Duel or die''|"[[Feature Article]]"|Monday, March 26, 2012}}


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Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth
[[File:{{#setmainimage:DDI logo.jpg}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Design Chris Millar,
Mark Gottlieb
Development Chris Millar,
Mark Gottlieb
Release date March 30, 2012
Plane Dominaria
Mirrodin
Multiversal
Themes and mechanics “Enters-the-battlefield” effects,
Firebreathing,
“Mountains matter”,
Saboteurs,
Equipment
Keywords/​ability words Landfall
Set size 120
(two 60-card theme decks)
Expansion code DDI[1]
(for Duel Decks I)
Duel Decks
Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Venser vs. Koth Izzet vs. Golgari
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Dark Ascension Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth Avacyn Restored

Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth is the ninth set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on March 30, 2012, with an MSRP is US$19.99.[2][3]

Venser vs. Koth contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around Venser, the Sojourner and the other around Koth of the Hammer. Venser vs. Koth depicts the struggle between two planeswalkers and is a set of largely flavor-based theme decks.

Description

Venser vs. Koth features two cards with alternate art and holographic treatment; Koth of the Hammer and Venser, the Sojourner. Furthermore, the set includes another five cards with alternate art; Anger, Chartooth Cougar, Path to Exile, Plated Geopede, and Preordain.[4]

In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains one of each emblem card for each of the two planeswalker's ultimate abilities.[5]

Venser vs. Koth was panned by critics and was ill-received, with some citing a lack of power, lack of favorable card–card interactions or synergy in both decks, and the "broad but shallow" approach with themes and mechanics.[5]

Background

Venser vs. Koth is based on the novel The Quest for Karn, which tells the story of the Scars of Mirrodin block.

“  Two Planeswalkers, one compassionate, one calculating, gave their all to save a world.

The Planeswalker Koth, from the metal plane of Mirrodin, sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to Dominaria to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker Venser.

When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than Phyrexia, he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime.

Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser knew they would all die anyway if they failed to reach Karn, his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin.

Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin's salvation.[2]

 ”

Decklists

Venser

Evade and Shimmer

Lands (24)

11 Island

7 Plains

1 Azorius Chancery

1 Flood Plain

1 New Benalia

2 Sejiri Refuge

1 Soaring Seacliff

Creatures (23)

1 Whitemane Lion

1 Augury Owl

1 Coral Fighters

1 Minamo Sightbender

1 Mistmeadow Witch

2 Scroll Thief

1 Neurok Invisimancer

2 Slith Strider

1 Sky Spirit

1 Wall of Denial

1 Galepowder Mage

1 Kor Cartographer

1 Clone

1 Cryptic Annelid

1 Primal Plasma

1 Sawtooth Loon

1 Cache Raiders

1 Windreaver

1 Jedit's Dragoons

1 Sunblast Angel

1 Sphinx of Uthuun

Instants (5)

1 Path to Exile

1 Safe Passage

1 Vanish into Memory

2 Overrule

Sorceries (3)

2 Preordain

1 Revoke Existence

Enchantments (4)

1 Sigil of Sleep

1 Angelic Shield

1 Oblivion Ring

1 Steel of the Godhead

Planeswalkers (1)

1 Venser, the Sojourner

The rares in this deck are Venser, the Sojourner (holographic foil), Clone, Galepowder Mage, Sphinx of Uthuun, Sunblast Angel, and Windreaver.

Koth

Erupt and Overwhelm

Lands (25)

25 Mountain

Creatures (21)

2 Plated Geopede

1 Pygmy Pyrosaur

2 Pilgrim's Eye

1 Aether Membrane

2 Fiery Hellhound

1 Vulshok Sorcerer

1 Anger

1 Cosi's Ravager

1 Vulshok Berserker

1 Bloodfire Kavu

1 Stone Giant

1 Geyser Glider

1 Lithophage

1 Torchling

1 Chartooth Cougar

1 Earth Servant

1 Greater Stone Spirit

1 Bloodfire Colossus

Instants (4)

1 Downhill Charge

1 Searing Blaze

2 Seismic Strike

Sorceries (3)

1 Jaws of Stone

1 Spire Barrage

1 Volley of Boulders

Artifacts (6)

1 Armillary Sphere

1 Journeyer's Kite

1 Vulshok Battlegear

1 Vulshok Morningstar

2 Wayfarer's Bauble

Planeswalkers (1)

1 Koth of the Hammer

The rares in this deck are Koth of the Hammer (holographic foil), Bloodfire Colossus, Lithophage, Torchling, Journeyer's Kite, and Volley of Boulders.

References

  1. ↑ Product info
  2. ↑ a b Monty Ashley (August 18, 2011). "Announcing Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Monty Ashley (March 22, 2012). "Venser vs. Koth Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Mark Gottlieb (March 26, 2012). "Duel or Die". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ a b Adam Styborski. (March 20, 2012.) Venser vs. Koth Decklists Revealed!, GatheringMagic.

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