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''Oath of the Gatewatch'' has five [[intro pack]]s : <ref>{{NewRef|daily-magic-update/january-13-2016-update-2016-01-13|The January 13, 2016 Update|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 13, 2016}}</ref>
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''Oath of the Gatewatch'' has five [[intro pack]]s:<ref>{{DailyRef|daily-magic-update/january-13-2016-update-2016-01-13|The January 13, 2016 Update|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|January 13, 2016}}</ref>


==Desperate Stand==
==Desperate Stand==
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'''Desperate Stand''' is a {{W}}{{B}} intro pack centering around [[Ally]] [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikari]] and the [[Rally]] and [[Cohort]] mechanic.
'''Desperate Stand''' is a {{W}}{{B}} intro pack centering around [[Ally]] [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikari]] and the [[Rally]] and [[Cohort]] mechanic.


<c>Munda's Vanguard</c> is the representative foil rare of this pack. <c>Drana's Chosen</c> is the second rare in this pack.
<c>Munda's Vanguard</c> is the representative foil rare and <c>Drana's Chosen</c> is the second rare of this pack.
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==Twisted Reality==
==Twisted Reality==
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'''Twisted Reality''' is a {{U}}{{C}} intro pack centering around [[Eldrazi]], [[colorless]] [[mana cost]], [[Wastes]] and the [[Devoid]] mechanic.
'''Twisted Reality''' is a {{U}}{{C}} intro pack centering around [[Eldrazi]], [[colorless]] [[mana cost]], [[Wastes]] and the [[Devoid]] mechanic.


<c>Deepfathom Skulker</c> is the representative foil rare of this pack. <c>Endless One</c> is the second rare in this pack.
<c>Deepfathom Skulker</c> is the representative foil rare and <c>Endless One</c> is the second rare of this pack.
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==Vicious Cycle==
==Vicious Cycle==
'''Vicious Cycle''' is a {{B}}{{G}}{{C}} intro pack centering around [[creature]] [[token]] production and [[Sacrifice|sacrificing]] [[creature]]s for various effects.
'''Vicious Cycle''' is a {{B}}{{G}}{{C}} intro pack centering around [[creature]] [[token]] production and [[Sacrifice|sacrificing]] [[creature]]s for various effects.
 
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<c>Dread Defiler</c> is the representative foil rare of this pack. <c>Smothering Abomination</c> is the second rare in this pack.
<c>Dread Defiler</c> is the representative foil rare and <c>Smothering Abomination</c> is the second rare of this pack.
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==Surge of Resistance==
==Surge of Resistance==
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'''Surge of Resistance''' is a {{U}}{{R}} intro pack centering around the [[surge]] mechanic and dealing damage fast either due to [[Flying]], [[Haste]] or [[direct damage]].
 
<c>Tyrant of Valakut</c> is the representative foil rare and <c>Ugin's Insight</c> is the second rare of this pack.
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==Concerted Effort==
==Concerted Effort==
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'''Concerted Effort''' is a {{W}}{{G}} intro pack centering around [[creature]] [[token]] production, [[support]]ing them with [[+1/+1 counter]]s and having many of them on the [[battlefield]].
 
<c>Gladehart Cavalry</c> is the representative foil rare and <c>Veteran Warleader</c> is the second rare of this pack.
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Battle for Zendikar block]]
 
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Latest revision as of 03:35, 19 June 2019

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Oath of the Gatewatch has five intro packs:[1]

Desperate Stand

Desperate Stand is a {W}{B} intro pack centering around Ally Zendikari and the Rally and Cohort mechanic.

Munda's Vanguard is the representative foil rare and Drana's Chosen is the second rare of this pack.

Twisted Reality

Twisted Reality is a {U}{C} intro pack centering around Eldrazi, colorless mana cost, Wastes and the Devoid mechanic.

Deepfathom Skulker is the representative foil rare and Endless One is the second rare of this pack.

Vicious Cycle

Vicious Cycle is a {B}{G}{C} intro pack centering around creature token production and sacrificing creatures for various effects.

Dread Defiler is the representative foil rare and Smothering Abomination is the second rare of this pack.

Surge of Resistance

Surge of Resistance is a {U}{R} intro pack centering around the surge mechanic and dealing damage fast either due to Flying, Haste or direct damage.

Tyrant of Valakut is the representative foil rare and Ugin's Insight is the second rare of this pack.

Concerted Effort

Concerted Effort is a {W}{G} intro pack centering around creature token production, supporting them with +1/+1 counters and having many of them on the battlefield.

Gladehart Cavalry is the representative foil rare and Veteran Warleader is the second rare of this pack.

References

  1. Blake Rasmussen (January 13, 2016). "The January 13, 2016 Update". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.