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:''For the [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] see: [[Domain (deck)]]'' | :''For the [[Theme deck (preconstructed)|theme deck]] see: [[Domain (deck)]]'' | ||
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'''Domain''' is a term that refers to cards that rely on and count the number of different [[basic]] land types (one to five) a player controls. Domain was concepted by [[Barry Reich]] for a never-released set called ''Spectral Chaos''.<ref>http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/mr30</ref> Domain cards were finally introduced in ''[[Invasion]]''. In ''[[Conflux]]'', ''Domain'' became an [[ability word]]. | '''Domain''' is a term that refers to cards that rely on and count the number of different [[basic]] land types (one to five) a player controls. Domain was concepted by [[Barry Reich]] for a never-released set called ''Spectral Chaos''.<ref>http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/mr30</ref> Domain cards were finally introduced in ''[[Invasion]]''. In ''[[Conflux]]'', ''Domain'' became an [[ability word]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:42, 9 February 2013
- For the theme deck see: Domain (deck)
- For the Dominarian archipelago see: The Domains
Domain is a term that refers to cards that rely on and count the number of different basic land types (one to five) a player controls. Domain was concepted by Barry Reich for a never-released set called Spectral Chaos.[1] Domain cards were finally introduced in Invasion. In Conflux, Domain became an ability word.
In the Invasion block, there are a total of 20 Domain cards: 11 from Invasion, 7 from Planeshift, and 2 from Apocalypse. In addition, Conflux contains a total of 10 Domain cards. As a throwback to the past, there is 1 card with Domain in Time Spiral.
Domain cards encourage you to play five-color decks containing at least one of each basic land type. The Sunburst keyword from Fifth Dawn, which likewise encourages five-color deck building, can be seen as a latter-day cousin to the Domain mechanic.
All Invasion block Domain cards have been issued errata to have Domain as an ability word.
Domain cards from Invasion
- Collapsing Borders
- Collective Restraint
- Exotic Curse
- Kavu Scout
- Ordered Migration
- Power Armor
- Strength of Unity
- Tribal Flames
- Wandering Stream
- Wayfaring Giant
- Worldly Counsel
Domain cards from Planeshift
Domain cards from Apocalypse
Domain cards from Time Spiral
Domain cards from Conflux
- Aven Trailblazer*
- Worldly Counsel*- Reprint
- Drag Down*
- Voices from the Void*
- Wandering Goblins*
- Matca Rioters*
- Might of Alara*
- Spore Burst*
- Exploding Borders*
- Manaforce Mace*
Anti-domain cards
Two cards are designed to be effective against domain decks:
- Mask of Intolerance from Apocalypse
- Planar Overlay from Planeshift
Pre-ability word example
In the above example, if you have all 5 basic land types then the enchanted creature gets +5/+5.
Ability word example
Color percentages
There is a total of 30 cards that involve domain, which divide by color as such:
- Green = 23 %
- Black = 17 %
- Blue = 13 %
- Red = 13 %
- White = 13 %
- Artifact = 13 %
- Multicolor = 7 %
Trivia
Domain was featured as rules card 2 of 4 in the Conflux set.