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|set name = Magic | |set name = Magic 2014 | ||
|logo = [[File:M14 logo.jpg|250px]]| | |logo = [[File:M14 logo.jpg|250px]]| | ||
|symbol = M14 symbol.jpg | |symbol = M14 symbol.jpg | ||
|symbol description = The letter "M" and the number "14" | |symbol description = The letter "M" and the number "14" | ||
|design team = [[Mark Globus]] (lead),<BR>[[Tom LaPille]],<BR>[[Adam Lee]],<BR>[[Shawn Main]],<BR>[[Ken Troop]] | |design team = [[Mark Globus]] (lead),<BR>[[Tom LaPille]],<BR>[[Adam Lee]],<BR>[[Shawn Main]],<BR>[[Ken Troop]]|[[Monty Ashley]]| | ||
|development team = [[Dave Guskin]] (lead)<BR>[[Kelly Digges]]<BR>[[Aaron Forsythe]]<BR>[[James Hata]]<BR>[[Zac Hill]]<BR>[[Max McCall]] | |development team = [[Dave Guskin]] (lead)<BR>[[Kelly Digges]]<BR>[[Aaron Forsythe]]<BR>[[James Hata]]<BR>[[Zac Hill]]<BR>[[Max McCall]]<BR>With contributions from<BR>[[Matt Tabak]] | ||
|mechanics = [[Slivers]] | |mechanics = [[Slivers]] | ||
|keywords = | |keywords = | ||
|size = 249 cards<BR><small>(101 Commons, 60 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 20 Basic Land)</small> | |size = 249 cards<BR><small>(101 Commons, 60 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 20 Basic Land)</small> | ||
|code_expansion = M14 | |code_expansion = M14 | ||
|code_development = None | |code_development = None | ||
|block name = [[Advanced-level]] | |block name = [[Advanced-level]] | ||
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|next set = [[Deck Builder's Toolkit 2014]] | |next set = [[Deck Builder's Toolkit 2014]] | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
'''Magic: The Gathering 2014 Core Set''', commonly referred to as '''Magic 2014''' or '''M14''' is the 15<sup>th</sup> ''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic]]'' [[core set]]. It | '''Magic: The Gathering 2014 Core Set''', commonly referred to as '''Magic 2014''' or '''M14''' is the 15<sup>th</sup> ''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic]]'' [[core set]]. It was released on July 19, 2013. | ||
==Set details== | ==Set details== | ||
{{cquote|Ignite your spark}} | {{cquote|Ignite your spark}} | ||
''Magic 2013'' contains 249 cards (101 Common, 60 Uncommon, 53 Rare, 15 Mythic, 20 Basic Lands), including randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards. <ref name="Announcing">{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/1141|Announcing the ''Magic 2014 Core Set''|January 7, 2013}}</ref> The returning mechanic for this Core Set was [[Slivers]]. | |||
==Marketing cards== | Even more than the previous set, ''Magic 2014'' is strongly integrated with its digital counterpart, ''[[Magic 2014 / Duels of the Planeswalkers|Duels of the Planeswalkers]]''. In celebration of '''Magic''''s 20th anniversary, the [[logo]] of the set has the [[mythic]] orange / bronze color instead of the usual yellow or blue. | ||
[[R&D|Design and development]] teams were officially referred to as "Initial Concept and Game Design" and "Final Game Design and Development" teams, respectively. Although these names had previously been internally in use at [[Wizards of the Coast]], this announcement was the first to use them in an official capacity. <ref>[[Mark Rosewater]]. [http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/39938164882/what-prompted-the-change-in-departmental-titles-for What prompted the change in departmental titles?]", ''Blogatog'', Tumblr. (January 7, 2013.)</ref> | |||
The set puts the spotlight on [[Chandra]]. This meant a new [[Planeswalker]] card aimed at making a splash in [[Constructed]], many Chandra-themed support cards, and [[flavor]] throughout the set attached to her persona. | |||
===Marketing=== | |||
[[File:M14 6-card booster.jpg|thumb|right|''Magic 2014'' 6-card booster]] | |||
''Magic 2013'' was is sold in 16-card and 6-card [[booster pack]]s, five [[Intro pack]]s, one [[event deck]]s, [[Booster Battle Pack]]'s and a [[fat pack]]. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/1247|''Magic 2014'' Product Shots|[[Trick Jarrett]]|June 04, 2013}}</ref> The regular boosters feature art from <c>Archangel of Thune</c>, <c>Chandra, Pyromaster</c>, <c>Garruk, Caller of Beasts</c>, <c>Syphon Sliver</c> and <c>Fiendslayer Paladin</c>. The 6-card booster features <c></c>. With each copy of ''Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013'' a six card ''Magic 2013'' [[sampler]] could be obtained; there were five different samplers, one for ech platform. [[Prerelease]] Events took place July 13-14, 2013. [[Game Day]] took place on August 10-11, 2013. The [[magic online]] release was on July 29, 2013. | |||
====Marketing cards==== | |||
* [[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]]: <c>Megantic Sliver</c> | * [[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]]: <c>Megantic Sliver</c> | ||
* [[Launch promo]]: <c>Colossal Whale</c> | * [[Launch promo]]: <c>Colossal Whale</c> | ||
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===Tokens/Emblems=== | ===Tokens/Emblems=== | ||
Regular boosters of ''Magic 2014'' come with a bonus sixteenth card that is either a "[[rules card|tips & tricks card]]", a creature [[token]] or an [[emblem]] with an advertisement on the reverse side: | |||
# 1/1 colorless [[Sliver]] produced by <c>Hive Stirrings</c>. | |||
# 4/4 {{w}} [[Angel]] with [[flying]] produced by <c>Angelic Accord</c> and <c>Devout Invocation</c>.. | |||
# 2/2 {{w}} [[Cat]] produced by <c>Ajani, Caller of the Pride</c> and <c>Ajani's Chosen</c>. | |||
# 0/1 {{w}} [[Goat]] produced by <c>Trading Post</c>. | |||
# 2/2 {{b}} [[Zombie]] produced by <c>Liliana's Reaver</c>, <c>Vile Rebirth</c> and <c>Xathrid Necromancer</c> | |||
# 2/2 {{r}} [[Dragon]] produced by <c>Dragon Egg</c>. | |||
# 1/1 {{r}} [[Elemental]] (two versions) produced by <c>Molten Birth</c> and <c>Young Pyromancer</c>. | |||
# 3/3 {{g}} [[Beast]] produced by <c>Primeval Bounty</c>. | |||
# 1/1 {{g}} [[Saproling]] produced by <c>Sporemound</c>. | |||
# 2/2 {{g}} [[Wolf]] produced by <c>Howl of the NIght Pack</c> | |||
# [[emblem]] for <c>Garruk, Caller of Beasts</c>. | |||
# emblem for <c>Liliana of the Dark Realms</c>. | |||
==Rules changes== | ==Rules changes== | ||
With the release of Magic 2014, several rules changes | With the release of ''Magic 2014'', several rules changes were implemented. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/248e|''Magic 2014'' Core Set Rules Preview|Matt Tabak|May 23, 2013}}</ref> The rules changes were subject to a specific article by [[Sam Stoddard]] to place them in the context. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/248f|Legendary Rule Change|Sam Stoddard|May 23, 2013}}</ref> | ||
* The '[[Legend rule]]' | * The '[[Legend rule]]' was changed. [[Legendary]] permanents of the same name and [[Planeswalker]] cards of the same type were now only placed into the [[graveyard]] if they are controlled by the same player. For example, if player A controls a <c>Jace Beleren</c> and player B controls <c>Jace, the Mind Sculptor</c>, nothing happens when before both cards would be placed into the graveyard. However, if player A had control of both, that player will choose one of those cards and that card will be placed in the graveyard will the other remains. | ||
* [[Sideboard|Sideboards]] in constructed play now | * [[Sideboard|Sideboards]] in constructed play now could contain up to 15 cards, rather than the rule of either 15 or 0 cards before. Also it is permitted to add/remove cards from the main deck to the sideboard (or vice versa) without swapping them for the same amount of cards, as long as the main deck contains more than 60 and the sideboard less than 15. | ||
* [[Indestructible]] | * [[Indestructible]] became a keyword. | ||
* "*this creature* is unblockable" | * "*this creature* is unblockable" was changed to "*this creature* can't be blocked". | ||
* The rules for playing additional lands off of effects like <c>Explore</c> | * The rules for playing additional lands off of effects like <c>Explore</c> were streamlined. | ||
==Cycles== | ==Cycles== | ||
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==Functional reprints== | ==Functional reprints== | ||
*<c>Elvish Mystic</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Llanowar Elves</c> from ''[[ | *<c>Elvish Mystic</c> is a functional reprint of <c>Llanowar Elves</c> from ''[[Alpha]]'' and <c>Fyndhorn Elves</c> from ''[[Ice Age ]]''. | ||
==Intro Packs== | ==Intro Packs== | ||
{{Main|Magic 2014/Intro Packs}} | |||
The [[intro pack]]s are: | The [[intro pack]]s are: | ||
{{Intro packs | {{Intro packs | ||
|deck1=[[Lightforce]] |w||||g|card1=<c>Ajani's Chosen</c> | |deck1=[[Magic 2014#Lightforce/Lightforce]] |w||||g|card1=<c>Ajani's Chosen</c> | ||
|deck2=[[Psychic Labyrinth]] |W|u||||card2=<c>Jace's Mindseeker</c> | |deck2=[[Magic 2014#Psychic Labyrinth/Psychic Labyrinth]] |W|u||||card2=<c>Jace's Mindseeker</c> | ||
|deck3=[[Death Reaper]] |||b|r||card3=<c>Liliana's Reaver</c> | |deck3=[[Magic 2014#Death Reaper/Death Reaper]] |||b|r||card3=<c>Liliana's Reaver</c> | ||
|deck4=[[Fire Surge]] ||u||r||card4=<c>Chandra's Phoenix</c> | |deck4=[[Magic 2014#Fire Surge/Fire Surge]] ||u||r||card4=<c>Chandra's Phoenix</c> | ||
|deck5=[[Bestial Strength]] |||b||g|card5=<c>Garruk's Horde</c> | |deck5=[[Magic 2014#Bestial Strength/Bestial Strength]] |||b||g|card5=<c>Garruk's Horde</c> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Each intro pack includes an appropriate card from the Wizard Stave cycle | Each intro pack includes an appropriate card from the Wizard Stave cycle. | ||
==Event deck== | ==Event deck== | ||
Revision as of 08:11, 31 January 2014
| Magic 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Set Information | |
| Set symbol | |
| Themes and mechanics | Slivers |
| Set size |
249 cards (101 Commons, 60 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 20 Basic Land) |
| Expansion code | M14 |
| Development codename | None |
Magic: The Gathering 2014 Core Set, commonly referred to as Magic 2014 or M14 is the 15th Magic core set. It was released on July 19, 2013.
Set details
| “ | Ignite your spark | ” |
Magic 2013 contains 249 cards (101 Common, 60 Uncommon, 53 Rare, 15 Mythic, 20 Basic Lands), including randomly inserted premium versions of all cards. [1] The returning mechanic for this Core Set was Slivers.
Even more than the previous set, Magic 2014 is strongly integrated with its digital counterpart, Duels of the Planeswalkers. In celebration of Magic's 20th anniversary, the logo of the set has the mythic orange / bronze color instead of the usual yellow or blue.
Design and development teams were officially referred to as "Initial Concept and Game Design" and "Final Game Design and Development" teams, respectively. Although these names had previously been internally in use at Wizards of the Coast, this announcement was the first to use them in an official capacity. [2]
The set puts the spotlight on Chandra. This meant a new Planeswalker card aimed at making a splash in Constructed, many Chandra-themed support cards, and flavor throughout the set attached to her persona.
Marketing
Magic 2013 was is sold in 16-card and 6-card booster packs, five Intro packs, one event decks, Booster Battle Pack's and a fat pack. [3] The regular boosters feature art from Archangel of Thune, Chandra, Pyromaster, Garruk, Caller of Beasts, Syphon Sliver and Fiendslayer Paladin. The 6-card booster features . With each copy of Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 a six card Magic 2013 sampler could be obtained; there were five different samplers, one for ech platform. Prerelease Events took place July 13-14, 2013. Game Day took place on August 10-11, 2013. The magic online release was on July 29, 2013.
Marketing cards
- Prerelease: Megantic Sliver
- Launch promo: Colossal Whale
- Game Day: full-art Hive Stirrings
- Game Day (Top 8): full-art Goblin Diplomats
- Core set league: alternate art 1/1 colorless Sliver creature token
- Buy-a-Box: Ratchet Bomb
Tokens/Emblems
Regular boosters of Magic 2014 come with a bonus sixteenth card that is either a "tips & tricks card", a creature token or an emblem with an advertisement on the reverse side:
- 1/1 colorless Sliver produced by Hive Stirrings.
- 4/4
Angel with flying produced by Angelic Accord and Devout Invocation.. - 2/2 Cat produced by Ajani, Caller of the Pride and Ajani's Chosen.
- 0/1 Goat produced by Trading Post.
- 2/2
Zombie produced by Liliana's Reaver, Vile Rebirth and Xathrid Necromancer - 2/2
Dragon produced by Dragon Egg. - 1/1 Elemental (two versions) produced by Molten Birth and Young Pyromancer.
- 3/3
Beast produced by Primeval Bounty. - 1/1 Saproling produced by Sporemound.
- 2/2 Wolf produced by Howl of the NIght Pack
- emblem for Garruk, Caller of Beasts.
- emblem for Liliana of the Dark Realms.
Rules changes
With the release of Magic 2014, several rules changes were implemented. [4] The rules changes were subject to a specific article by Sam Stoddard to place them in the context. [5]
- The 'Legend rule' was changed. Legendary permanents of the same name and Planeswalker cards of the same type were now only placed into the graveyard if they are controlled by the same player. For example, if player A controls a Jace Beleren and player B controls Jace, the Mind Sculptor, nothing happens when before both cards would be placed into the graveyard. However, if player A had control of both, that player will choose one of those cards and that card will be placed in the graveyard will the other remains.
- Sideboards in constructed play now could contain up to 15 cards, rather than the rule of either 15 or 0 cards before. Also it is permitted to add/remove cards from the main deck to the sideboard (or vice versa) without swapping them for the same amount of cards, as long as the main deck contains more than 60 and the sideboard less than 15.
- Indestructible became a keyword.
- "*this creature* is unblockable" was changed to "*this creature* can't be blocked".
- The rules for playing additional lands off of effects like Explore were streamlined.
Cycles
Magic 2014 has six cycles:
- Planeswalkers: There are five mythic rare Planeswalker cards in the set — Ajani, Caller of the Pride, Jace, Memory Adept, Liliana of the Dark Realms, Chandra, Pyromaster and Garruk, Caller of Beasts.
- Planeswalkers creatures: Each Planeswalker has at creature card named after them. — Ajani's Chosen, Jace's Mindseeker, Liliana's Reaver, Chandra's Phoenix, Garruk's Horde
- Wizard Staves: Each of these uncommon artifacts costs
and has an ability that allows its controller to gain one life whenever a spell or land of the appropriate color is played. — Staff of the Sun Magus, Staff of the Mind Magus, Staff of the Death Magus, Staff of the Flame Magus and Staff of the Wild Magus. - Iconic mythics — Archangel of Thune, Windreader Sphinx, Shadowborn Demon, Scourge of Valkas and Kalonian Hydra
- Rare color hate creatures — Fiendslayer Paladin, Tidebinder Mage, Lifebane Zombie, Mindsparker and Witchstalker,
- Rare slivers: Each color gets one rare sliver. — Bonescythe Sliver, Galerider Sliver, Megantic Sliver, Syphon Sliver, Thorncaster Sliver:
Combo
M14 has one top-down designed combo.
- Festering Newt (Common), Bubbling Cauldron (Uncommon) and Bogbrew Witch (Rare)
Mirrored pairs
- Dark Favor and Divine Favor are both common Auras with enchant creature that give a mirrored bonus to the enchanted creature's power/toughness and are illustrated by Allen Williams.
Functional reprints
- Elvish Mystic is a functional reprint of Llanowar Elves from Alpha and Fyndhorn Elves from Ice Age .
Intro Packs
The intro packs are: Template:Intro packs Each intro pack includes an appropriate card from the Wizard Stave cycle.
Event deck
Magic 2014 has one event deck. [6] Template:Event decks
Cards added to Magic 2014
Cards removed from Magic 2013
- Magic rings of Shandalar: — Ring of Thune, Ring of Evos Isle, Ring of Xathrid, Ring of Valkas, and Ring of Kalonia
- Sedge creatures: — Prized Elephant, Arctic Aven, Harbor Bandit, Crimson Muckwader, and Flinthoof Boar.
- Taplands: — Glacial Fortress, Drowned Catacomb, Dragonskull Summit, Rootbound Crag and Sunpetal Grove. This will be the first core set since 4th Edition without a series of dual type lands in it.
Notes
References
- ↑ January 7, 2013. "Announcing the Magic 2014 Core Set". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater. What prompted the change in departmental titles?", Blogatog, Tumblr. (January 7, 2013.)
- ↑ Trick Jarrett (June 04, 2013). "Magic 2014 Product Shots". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (May 23, 2013). "Magic 2014 Core Set Rules Preview". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sam Stoddard (May 23, 2013). "Legendary Rule Change". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Trick Jarrett (July 24, 2013). "Magic 2014 Event Deck". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.