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'''''Battle for Zendikar''''' is the 68th ''[[Magic]]'' expansion, and the first in the [[Battle for Zendikar block]]. It was released October 2, 2015.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/573950431467982848/photo/1|title=Battle for Zendikar Announced|date=March 6, 2015|author=Wizards of the Coast Twitter (@wizards_magic)}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|feature/pax-panel-streaming-live-2015-03-06|PAX Panel Streaming Live|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|feature/announcing-battle-zendikar-2015-03-09|Announcing ''Battle for Zendikar''|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 9, 2015 }}</ref> ''Battle for Zendikar'' is a [[large expansion]], and the Battle for Zendikar block is the first block of the [[Two-Block Paradigm]].
'''''Battle for Zendikar''''' is the 68th ''[[Magic]]'' expansion, and the first in the [[Battle for Zendikar block]]. It was released October 2, 2015.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/573950431467982848/photo/1|title=Battle for Zendikar Announced|date=March 6, 2015|author=Wizards of the Coast Twitter (@wizards_magic)}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/pax-panel-streaming-live-2015-03-06|PAX Panel Streaming Live|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/announcing-battle-zendikar-2015-03-09|Announcing ''Battle for Zendikar''|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 9, 2015 }}</ref> ''Battle for Zendikar'' is a [[large expansion]], and the Battle for Zendikar block is the first block of the [[Two-Block Paradigm]].


==Set details==
==Set details==
The set contains 274 cards (25 basic lands,<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/basic-lands-battle-zendikar-2015-09-14|The Basic Lands of Battle for Zendikar|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 14, 2015}}</ref> 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards in the set. There are 25 basic lands, instead of the usual 20, and the set also features special [[Full-art|full art]] versions similar to those that appeared in ''[[Zendikar]]''.<ref name="Lands">{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/125946926763/first-of-all-love-your-work-secondly-any-chance|title=Any chance for new full art lands in Battle for Zendikar or the other 5 fetches?|August 31, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/sketches-battle-zendikar-basic-land-art-2015-10-05|Sketches: Battle for Zendikar Basic Land Art|Michael Yichao|October 5, 2015}}</ref> The full-art versions appear in [[booster pack]]s and [[fat pack]]s, but not in [[intro pack]]s. The [[expansion symbol]] of the set is a broken [[hedron]]. While [[allies]] represented adventuring parties in the last [[Zendikar block]], they now represent the united army against the [[Eldrazi]]. This is also a battle between the [[colored]] against the [[colorless]] faction.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/battle-plans-2015-10-12|Battle Plans|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 12, 2015}}</ref> The Eldrazi interact with the [[Exile|exile zone]].
The set contains 274 cards (25 basic lands,<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/basic-lands-battle-zendikar-2015-09-14|The Basic Lands of Battle for Zendikar|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 14, 2015}}</ref> 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards in the set. There are 25 basic lands, instead of the usual 20, and the set also features special [[Full-art|full art]] versions similar to those that appeared in ''[[Zendikar]]''.<ref name="Lands">{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/125946926763/first-of-all-love-your-work-secondly-any-chance|title=Any chance for new full art lands in Battle for Zendikar or the other 5 fetches?|August 31, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/sketches-battle-zendikar-basic-land-art-2015-10-05|Sketches: Battle for Zendikar Basic Land Art|Michael Yichao|October 5, 2015}}</ref> The full-art versions appear in [[booster pack]]s and [[fat pack]]s, but not in [[intro pack]]s. The [[expansion symbol]] of the set is a broken [[hedron]]. While [[allies]] represented adventuring parties in the last [[Zendikar block]], they now represent the united army against the [[Eldrazi]]. This is also a battle between the [[colored]] against the [[colorless]] faction.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/battle-plans-2015-10-12|Battle Plans|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 12, 2015}}</ref> The Eldrazi interact with the [[Exile|exile zone]].


Because of the demise of the [[core set]]s, [[R&D]] experimented with same art reprints in expansion sets (e.g. <c>Felidar Sovereign</c>).<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/129029860554/is-there-a-reason-why-felidar-sovereign-doesnt|title=Is there a reason why Felidar Sovereign doesn't get new art?|September 14, 2015}}</ref> As a promotion to further the theme of the set, WotC randomly inserted [[#Zendikar Expeditions|Expedition]] cards into ''Battle for Zendikar'' boosters.
Because of the demise of the [[core set]]s, [[R&D]] experimented with same art reprints in expansion sets (e.g. <c>Felidar Sovereign</c>).<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/129029860554/is-there-a-reason-why-felidar-sovereign-doesnt|title=Is there a reason why Felidar Sovereign doesn't get new art?|September 14, 2015}}</ref> As a promotion to further the theme of the set, WotC randomly inserted [[#Zendikar Expeditions|Expedition]] cards into ''Battle for Zendikar'' boosters.


===Storyline===
===Storyline===
''Battle for Zendikar'' returns the storyline to [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]], a plane of adventure, many treasures, and potent [[mana]] supplies. The plane is littered with large, floating polyhedron-shaped stones called [[hedron]]s, that were created by [[Nahiri]], the [[Kor]] Lithomancer. Together with [[Ugin]] and [[Sorin Markov]] she used them to trap the horrendous [[Eldrazi]] on the plane. Thousands of years later, the meeting of [[Sarkhan Vol]], [[Chandra Nalaar]] and [[Jace Beleren]] in the [[Eye of Ugin]] chamber unintentionally loosened the bonds that kept the Eldrazi in torpor. The Eldrazi were finally released by the [[elf]] [[Nissa Revane]], thinking that they would leave Zendikar far behind them. She was wrong. Two years after the initial destruction, at least [[Ulamog]] is still around.<ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/nissa-worldwaker-2014-06-25|Nissa, Worldwaker|[[Adam Lee]]|June 25, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|checking-planeswalkers-2014-06-16|Checking in on the Planeswalkers|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 16, 2014}}</ref>
''Battle for Zendikar'' returns the storyline to [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]], a plane of adventure, many treasures, and potent [[mana]] supplies. The plane is littered with large, floating polyhedron-shaped stones called [[hedron]]s, that were created by [[Nahiri]], the [[Kor]] Lithomancer. Together with [[Ugin]] and [[Sorin Markov]] she used them to trap the horrendous [[Eldrazi]] on the plane. Thousands of years later, the meeting of [[Sarkhan Vol]], [[Chandra Nalaar]] and [[Jace Beleren]] in the [[Eye of Ugin]] chamber unintentionally loosened the bonds that kept the Eldrazi in torpor. The Eldrazi were finally released by the [[elf]] [[Nissa Revane]], thinking that they would leave Zendikar far behind them. She was wrong. Two years after the initial destruction, at least [[Ulamog]] is still around.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/nissa-worldwaker-2014-06-25|Nissa, Worldwaker|[[Adam Lee]]|June 25, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|checking-planeswalkers-2014-06-16|Checking in on the Planeswalkers|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 16, 2014}}</ref>


Now, [[Gideon Jura]] takes the lead of a group of planeswalkers in facing the Eldrazi alongside the residents of Zendikar. Meanwhile, the trapped planeswalker-turned-demon [[Ob Nixilis]] is desperate for a way off of the plane. The five cards that represent the ''pivotal moments'' in the storyline are <c>Gruesome Slaughter</c>, <c>Nissa's Renewal</c>, <c>Ugin's Insight</c>, <c>Outnumber</c> and <c>Aligned Hedron Network</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/interviewing-maro-battle-zendikar-2015-09-30|Interviewing Maro on Battle for Zendikar|Michael Yichao|September 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.gatheringmagic.com/anttessitore-100115-snacks-with-kelly-digges/ Ant Tessitore (October 1, 2015). Snacks with Kelly Digges. Gatheringmagic.com]</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/battle-zendikar-story-events-2015-10-07|''Battle for Zendikar'' Story Events|Magic Creative Team|October 7, 2015}}</ref>
Now, [[Gideon Jura]] takes the lead of a group of planeswalkers in facing the Eldrazi alongside the residents of Zendikar. Meanwhile, the trapped planeswalker-turned-demon [[Ob Nixilis]] is desperate for a way off of the plane. The five cards that represent the ''pivotal moments'' in the storyline are <c>Gruesome Slaughter</c>, <c>Nissa's Renewal</c>, <c>Ugin's Insight</c>, <c>Outnumber</c> and <c>Aligned Hedron Network</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/interviewing-maro-battle-zendikar-2015-09-30|Interviewing Maro on Battle for Zendikar|Michael Yichao|September 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.gatheringmagic.com/anttessitore-100115-snacks-with-kelly-digges/ Ant Tessitore (October 1, 2015). Snacks with Kelly Digges. Gatheringmagic.com]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/battle-zendikar-story-events-2015-10-07|''Battle for Zendikar'' Story Events|Magic Creative Team|October 7, 2015}}</ref>


====Magic Story====
====Magic Story====
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[[File:BFZ Booster box.png|right|thumb|BFZ booster box, featuring [[Gideon Jura]]]]
[[File:BFZ Booster box.png|right|thumb|BFZ booster box, featuring [[Gideon Jura]]]]


''Battle for Zendikar'' is sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (one card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro pack]]s, one [[event deck]] and a [[fat pack]]. The boosters feature art from <c>Ob Nixilis Reignited</c>, <c>Kiora, Master of the Depths</c>, <c>Ulamog's Despoiler</c>, <c>Veteran Warleader</c> and <c>Gideon, Ally of Zendikar</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/battle-zendikar-packaging-2015-09-01|''Battle for Zendikar'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 1, 2015}}</ref>
''Battle for Zendikar'' is sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (one card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro pack]]s, one [[event deck]] and a [[fat pack]]. The boosters feature art from <c>Ob Nixilis Reignited</c>, <c>Kiora, Master of the Depths</c>, <c>Ulamog's Despoiler</c>, <c>Veteran Warleader</c> and <c>Gideon, Ally of Zendikar</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/battle-zendikar-packaging-2015-09-01|''Battle for Zendikar'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 1, 2015}}</ref>
====Zendikar Expeditions====
====Zendikar Expeditions====
''Zendikar Expeditions'' are all premium foil cards with a special Zendikari frame and a separate expansion symbol. Thus, they are not part of the set.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/battle-zendikar-your-first-look-2015-08-29|Battle for Zendikar: Your First Look|Dan Barrett|August 26, 2015}}</ref> Zendikar Expeditions include all new art set on Zendikar and appear slightly more often than premium mythic rares. These cards are playable in [[limited]] and formats where they're already [[legal]]. There are 25 Expedition cards appearing with ''Battle for Zendikar'' (the 5 new dual lands, 10 [[shock lands]] and 10 [[fetch lands]]<ref>{{NewRef|archive/arcana/all-expeditions-2015-09-17|All the Expeditions|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 17, 2015}}</ref>) and 20 more cards in ''Oath of the Gatewatch''.
''Zendikar Expeditions'' are all premium foil cards with a special Zendikari frame and a separate expansion symbol. Thus, they are not part of the set.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/battle-zendikar-your-first-look-2015-08-29|Battle for Zendikar: Your First Look|Dan Barrett|August 26, 2015}}</ref> Zendikar Expeditions include all new art set on Zendikar and appear slightly more often than premium mythic rares. These cards are playable in [[limited]] and formats where they're already [[legal]]. There are 25 Expedition cards appearing with ''Battle for Zendikar'' (the 5 new dual lands, 10 [[shock lands]] and 10 [[fetch lands]]<ref>{{DailyRef|archive/arcana/all-expeditions-2015-09-17|All the Expeditions|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 17, 2015}}</ref>) and 20 more cards in ''Oath of the Gatewatch''.
{{Main|Zendikar Expeditions}}
{{Main|Zendikar Expeditions}}


====Prerelease====
====Prerelease====
[[File:BFZ Deck box.png|right|thumb|BFZ themed prerelease deck box]]
[[File:BFZ Deck box.png|right|thumb|BFZ themed prerelease deck box]]
At the prerelease (September 26–27, 2015) each player received a special [[hedron]]-themed [[Prerelease pack]] that they could use after the event as a take-home [[deck box]].<ref>{{NewRef|feature/battle-zendikar-prerelease-primer-2015-09-21|''Battle for Zendikar'' Prerelease Primer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|September 21, 2015 }}</ref> Inside each Prerelease box, there were six regular ''Battle for Zendikar'' [[Booster pack]]s along with a [[random]]ized, date-stamped [[premium]] [[promo]] card, a [[spindown life counter]], a [[deckbuilding]] guide and a story insert.<ref>{{WebRef|url=http://wpn.wizards.com/en/event/battle-zendikar-prerelease|title=Battle for Zendikar Prerelease|author=Wizards Play Network}}</ref> Starting with this prerelease, [[Booster pack#Seeded booster|seeded booster packs]] were no longer used.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/125230819733/when-do-bfz-spoiler-weeks-start|title=When do BFZ spoiler weeks start?|July 28, 2015}}</ref> This prerelease was the first to use the "Vancouver" [[mulligan]] rule.<ref>{{NewRef|news/new-mulligan-rule-starting-battle-zendikar-prereleases-2015-08-20|New Mulligan Rule Starting with Battle for Zendikar Prereleases|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|August 20, 2015}}</ref>
At the prerelease (September 26–27, 2015) each player received a special [[hedron]]-themed [[Prerelease pack]] that they could use after the event as a take-home [[deck box]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/battle-zendikar-prerelease-primer-2015-09-21|''Battle for Zendikar'' Prerelease Primer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|September 21, 2015 }}</ref> Inside each Prerelease box, there were six regular ''Battle for Zendikar'' [[Booster pack]]s along with a [[random]]ized, date-stamped [[premium]] [[promo]] card, a [[spindown life counter]], a [[deckbuilding]] guide and a story insert.<ref>{{WebRef|url=http://wpn.wizards.com/en/event/battle-zendikar-prerelease|title=Battle for Zendikar Prerelease|author=Wizards Play Network}}</ref> Starting with this prerelease, [[Booster pack#Seeded booster|seeded booster packs]] were no longer used.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/125230819733/when-do-bfz-spoiler-weeks-start|title=When do BFZ spoiler weeks start?|July 28, 2015}}</ref> This prerelease was the first to use the "Vancouver" [[mulligan]] rule.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/new-mulligan-rule-starting-battle-zendikar-prereleases-2015-08-20|New Mulligan Rule Starting with Battle for Zendikar Prereleases|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|August 20, 2015}}</ref>


Instead of getting a specific set Prerelease card or one of a small subset of Prerelease cards, starting with ''Battle for Zendikar'' players receive a random Prerelease card in their boxes that can be one of any rare or mythic rare in the set.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/branded-play-2015-09-01|Branded Play|[[Gavin Verhey]]|September 1, 2015}}</ref>
Instead of getting a specific set Prerelease card or one of a small subset of Prerelease cards, starting with ''Battle for Zendikar'' players receive a random Prerelease card in their boxes that can be one of any rare or mythic rare in the set.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/branded-play-2015-09-01|Branded Play|[[Gavin Verhey]]|September 1, 2015}}</ref>


====Promotional cards====
====Promotional cards====
*[[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]]: a stamped card that can be any rare or mythic rare from the set.
*[[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]]: a stamped card that can be any rare or mythic rare from the set.
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Blight Herder</c><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/promos-battle-zendikar-2015-09-07|The Promos of Battle for Zendikar|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 7, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Blight Herder</c><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/promos-battle-zendikar-2015-09-07|The Promos of Battle for Zendikar|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 7, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Game Day]]: [[full-art]] <c>Stasis Snare</c>
*[[Game Day]]: [[full-art]] <c>Stasis Snare</c>
*Game Day (Top 8): full-art <c>Radiant Flames</c>
*Game Day (Top 8): full-art <c>Radiant Flames</c>
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====Tokens and emblems====
====Tokens and emblems====
For this set, the ratio between token cards and other marketing cards was shifted heavily in favor of tokens. The new ratio is approximately 9:10 for tokens. Tokens’ rarity is based upon the rarity of the cards that make them.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/131431700923/are-some-tokens-rarer-than-others-ive-opened|title=Are some tokens rarer than others?|October 18, 2015}}</ref>
For this set, the ratio between token cards and other marketing cards was shifted heavily in favor of tokens. The new ratio is approximately 9:10 for tokens. Tokens’ rarity is based upon the rarity of the cards that make them.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/131431700923/are-some-tokens-rarer-than-others-ive-opened|title=Are some tokens rarer than others?|October 18, 2015}}</ref>
# {{C}} 10/10 [[Eldrazi]] for <c>Desolation Twin</c><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/tokens-battle-zendikar-2015-09-16|The Tokens of ''Battle for Zendikar''|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 16, 2015}}</ref>
# {{C}} 10/10 [[Eldrazi]] for <c>Desolation Twin</c><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/tokens-battle-zendikar-2015-09-16|The Tokens of ''Battle for Zendikar''|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 16, 2015}}</ref>
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Eldrazi]] [[Scion]] with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {{C}}." for <c>Adverse Conditions</c>, <c>Blight Herder</c>, <c>Blisterpod</c>, <c>Brood Butcher</c>, <c>Brood Monitor</c>, <c>Call the Scions</c>, <c>Carrier Thrall</c>, <c>Catacomb Sifter</c>, <c>Drowner of Hope</c>, <c>Eldrazi Skyspawner</c>, <c>Eyeless Watcher</c>, <c>From Beyond</c>, <c>Grave Birthing</c>, <c>Incubator Drone</c>, <c>Spawning Bed</c> and <c>Void Attendant</c>
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Eldrazi]] [[Scion]] with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {{C}}." for <c>Adverse Conditions</c>, <c>Blight Herder</c>, <c>Blisterpod</c>, <c>Brood Butcher</c>, <c>Brood Monitor</c>, <c>Call the Scions</c>, <c>Carrier Thrall</c>, <c>Catacomb Sifter</c>, <c>Drowner of Hope</c>, <c>Eldrazi Skyspawner</c>, <c>Eyeless Watcher</c>, <c>From Beyond</c>, <c>Grave Birthing</c>, <c>Incubator Drone</c>, <c>Spawning Bed</c> and <c>Void Attendant</c>
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Eldrazi]] [[Scion]] with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {{C}}."
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Eldrazi]] [[Scion]] with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {{C}}."
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==Themes and mechanics==
==Themes and mechanics==
[[Eldrazi]],<ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/challenges-revisiting-sets-2015-09-11|Challenges of Revisiting Sets|[[Sam Stoddard]]|September 11, 2015}}</ref> [[Colorless]] matters,<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/preparing-battle-part-1-2015-09-07|Preparing for Battle, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/preparing-battle-part-2-2015-09-14|Preparing for Battle, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 14, 2015}}</ref> colorless [[instants]], [[allies]] and [[landfall]] make a return from the [[Zendikar block]]. Landfall now sometimes is land specific.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/battle-zendikar-mechanics-2015-08-31|Battle for Zendikar Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|August 31, 2015}}</ref>
[[Eldrazi]],<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/challenges-revisiting-sets-2015-09-11|Challenges of Revisiting Sets|[[Sam Stoddard]]|September 11, 2015}}</ref> [[Colorless]] matters,<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/preparing-battle-part-1-2015-09-07|Preparing for Battle, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/preparing-battle-part-2-2015-09-14|Preparing for Battle, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 14, 2015}}</ref> colorless [[instants]], [[allies]] and [[landfall]] make a return from the [[Zendikar block]]. Landfall now sometimes is land specific.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/battle-zendikar-mechanics-2015-08-31|Battle for Zendikar Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|August 31, 2015}}</ref>


There are at five new named [[mechanic]]s:<ref>{{NewRef|feature/battle-zendikar-release-notes-2015-09-23|Battle for Zendikar Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|September 23, 2015}}</ref>
There are at five new named [[mechanic]]s:<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/battle-zendikar-release-notes-2015-09-23|Battle for Zendikar Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|September 23, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Devoid]] ''(This card has no color)'' <ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/developing-devoid-2015-10-23|Developing Devoid|[[Sam Stoddard]]|October 23, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Devoid]] ''(This card has no color)'' <ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/developing-devoid-2015-10-23|Developing Devoid|[[Sam Stoddard]]|October 23, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Ingest]] ''(Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player [[exile]]s the top card of his or her library)''
* [[Ingest]] ''(Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player [[exile]]s the top card of his or her library)''
* [[Awaken|Awaken N]] {{-}} ([[cost]]) ''(If you cast this card for (cost), also put N [[+1/+1 counter]]s on [[target]] [[land]] you control and it becomes a 0/0 [[Elemental]] [[creature]] with [[haste]]. It's still a land)''
* [[Awaken|Awaken N]] {{-}} ([[cost]]) ''(If you cast this card for (cost), also put N [[+1/+1 counter]]s on [[target]] [[land]] you control and it becomes a 0/0 [[Elemental]] [[creature]] with [[haste]]. It's still a land)''
* [[Rally]], an [[ability word]] that gives an advantageous effect whenever an [[ally]] [[enters the battlefield]]. This is a tweak of the unnamed ally mechanic of the Zendikar block.
* [[Rally]], an [[ability word]] that gives an advantageous effect whenever an [[ally]] [[enters the battlefield]]. This is a tweak of the unnamed ally mechanic of the Zendikar block.
* [[Converge]], an ability word that gives an advantageous effect for each color of mana used to cast the spell.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/converging-zendikar-2015-09-07|Converging on Zendikar|[[Ian Duke]]|September 7, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Converge]], an ability word that gives an advantageous effect for each color of mana used to cast the spell.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/converging-zendikar-2015-09-07|Converging on Zendikar|[[Ian Duke]]|September 7, 2015}}</ref>


A remarkable mechanic is featured on <c>Void Winnower</c>, which cares about "even converted mana cost".<ref>{{NewRef|command-tower/void-where-prohibited-2015-09-10|Void Where Prohibited|Adam Styborski|September 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/even-odder-2015-09-10|Even Odder|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 10, 2015}}</ref>
A remarkable mechanic is featured on <c>Void Winnower</c>, which cares about "even converted mana cost".<ref>{{DailyRef|command-tower/void-where-prohibited-2015-09-10|Void Where Prohibited|Adam Styborski|September 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/even-odder-2015-09-10|Even Odder|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 10, 2015}}</ref>


===Card types===
===Card types===
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==Cycles==
==Cycles==
''Battle for Zendikar'' has six cycles:
''Battle for Zendikar'' has six cycles:
* '''[[Allied color]] [[battle land]]s''': five rare [[dual land]]s that enter the battlefield [[tap]]ped unless the player controls two or more basic lands (reverse of the [[fast land]]s). As they all have basic land types, they can be fetched by [[fetch land]]s and are the third type of land to do so, after the original dual lands and [[shock land]]s {{-}} <c>Prairie Stream</c>, <c>Sunken Hollow</c>, <c>Smoldering Marsh</c>, <c>Cinder Glade</c>, and <c>Canopy Vista</c>.<ref name="Lands"/><ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/battle-zendikards-part-2-2015-09-28|Battle for Zendikards, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 28, 2015}}</ref>
* '''[[Allied color]] [[battle land]]s''': five rare [[dual land]]s that enter the battlefield [[tap]]ped unless the player controls two or more basic lands (reverse of the [[fast land]]s). As they all have basic land types, they can be fetched by [[fetch land]]s and are the third type of land to do so, after the original dual lands and [[shock land]]s {{-}} <c>Prairie Stream</c>, <c>Sunken Hollow</c>, <c>Smoldering Marsh</c>, <c>Cinder Glade</c>, and <c>Canopy Vista</c>.<ref name="Lands"/><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/battle-zendikards-part-2-2015-09-28|Battle for Zendikards, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 28, 2015}}</ref>
* '''Common feature lands''': five common [[tapland]]s that have additional effects when they enter the battlefield and can be tapped for M. {{-}} <c>Sandstone Bridge</c>, <c>Skyline Cascade</c>, <c>Mortuary Mire</c>, <c>Looming Spires</c>, <c>Fertile Thicket</c>
* '''Common feature lands''': five common [[tapland]]s that have additional effects when they enter the battlefield and can be tapped for M. {{-}} <c>Sandstone Bridge</c>, <c>Skyline Cascade</c>, <c>Mortuary Mire</c>, <c>Looming Spires</c>, <c>Fertile Thicket</c>
* '''Blighted lands''': five uncommon lands that tap for one colorless mana, and can be sacrificed to activate an ability with a mono-colored activation cost. {{-}} <c>Blighted Steppe</c>, <c>Blighted Cataract</c>, <c>Blighted Fen</c>, <c>Blighted Gorge</c>, and <c>Blighted Woodland</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/battle-zendikards-part-one-2015-09-21|Battle for Zendikards, Part One|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 21, 2015}}</ref>
* '''Blighted lands''': five uncommon lands that tap for one colorless mana, and can be sacrificed to activate an ability with a mono-colored activation cost. {{-}} <c>Blighted Steppe</c>, <c>Blighted Cataract</c>, <c>Blighted Fen</c>, <c>Blighted Gorge</c>, and <c>Blighted Woodland</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/battle-zendikards-part-one-2015-09-21|Battle for Zendikards, Part One|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 21, 2015}}</ref>
* '''Color-specific landfall creatures''': five rare [[creatures]] with [[landfall]] that have a different effect when a land with a specific basic land type enters the battlefield. Each is named after a location. {{-}} <c>Emeria Shepherd</c>, <c>Guardian of Tazeem</c>, <c>Guul Draz Overseer</c>, <c>Akoum Hellkite</c>, and <c>Oran-Rief Hydra</c>.
* '''Color-specific landfall creatures''': five rare [[creatures]] with [[landfall]] that have a different effect when a land with a specific basic land type enters the battlefield. Each is named after a location. {{-}} <c>Emeria Shepherd</c>, <c>Guardian of Tazeem</c>, <c>Guul Draz Overseer</c>, <c>Akoum Hellkite</c>, and <c>Oran-Rief Hydra</c>.
* '''Multicolored uncommons''': ten uncommon spells representing each of the color pairs. {{-}} <c>Roil Spout</c>, <c>Ulamog's Nullifier</c>, <c>Forerunner of Slaughter</c>, <c>Grove Rumbler</c>, <c>Grovetender Druids</c>, <c>Drana's Emissary</c>, <c>Herald of Kozilek</c>, <c>Catacomb Sifter</c>, <c>Resolute Blademaster</c>, and <c>Skyrider Elf</c>.
* '''Multicolored uncommons''': ten uncommon spells representing each of the color pairs. {{-}} <c>Roil Spout</c>, <c>Ulamog's Nullifier</c>, <c>Forerunner of Slaughter</c>, <c>Grove Rumbler</c>, <c>Grovetender Druids</c>, <c>Drana's Emissary</c>, <c>Herald of Kozilek</c>, <c>Catacomb Sifter</c>, <c>Resolute Blademaster</c>, and <c>Skyrider Elf</c>.
* '''Retreats''': five uncommon [[enchantment]]s with a [[modal]] [[landfall]] triggered effect {{-}} <c>Retreat to Emeria</c>, <c>Retreat to Coralhelm</c>, <c>Retreat to Hagra</c>, <c>Retreat to Kazandu</c>, and <c>Retreat to Valakut</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/retreat-2015-09-15|Retreat!|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 15, 2015}}</ref>
* '''Retreats''': five uncommon [[enchantment]]s with a [[modal]] [[landfall]] triggered effect {{-}} <c>Retreat to Emeria</c>, <c>Retreat to Coralhelm</c>, <c>Retreat to Hagra</c>, <c>Retreat to Kazandu</c>, and <c>Retreat to Valakut</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/retreat-2015-09-15|Retreat!|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 15, 2015}}</ref>


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Battle for Zendikar
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Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description Broken Hedron
Design Mark Rosewater (lead)
Ian Duke
Dan Emmons
Ethan Fleischer
Dave Guskin
Ari Levitch
Development

Erik Lauer (lead)
Tim Aten
Kelly Digges
Ian Duke
Ben Hayes
Shawn Main
Yoni Skolnik

with contributions from
Matt Tabak
Art direction Jeremy Jarvis
Release date October 2, 2015
Plane Zendikar
Themes and mechanics Allies, Elementals, Colorless matters, Exile interaction.
Keywords/​ability words Awaken, Converge, Devoid, Ingest, Landfall, Rally
Set size 274 + 25
101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 53 Rares, 15 Mythic Rares, 25 Basic Land + 25 full art versions of the Basic Lands
Expansion code BFZ[3]
Development codename Blood
Battle for Zendikar block
'''Battle for Zendikar''' [[Oath of the Gatewatch]] N/A
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
[[Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi]] Battle for Zendikar [[Zendikar Expeditions]]

Battle for Zendikar is the 68th Magic expansion, and the first in the Battle for Zendikar block. It was released October 2, 2015.[4][5][6] Battle for Zendikar is a large expansion, and the Battle for Zendikar block is the first block of the Two-Block Paradigm.

Set details

The set contains 274 cards (25 basic lands,[7] 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted premium versions of all cards in the set. There are 25 basic lands, instead of the usual 20, and the set also features special full art versions similar to those that appeared in Zendikar.[8][9] The full-art versions appear in booster packs and fat packs, but not in intro packs. The expansion symbol of the set is a broken hedron. While allies represented adventuring parties in the last Zendikar block, they now represent the united army against the Eldrazi. This is also a battle between the colored against the colorless faction.[10] The Eldrazi interact with the exile zone.

Because of the demise of the core sets, R&D experimented with same art reprints in expansion sets (e.g. Felidar Sovereign).[11] As a promotion to further the theme of the set, WotC randomly inserted Expedition cards into Battle for Zendikar boosters.

Storyline

Battle for Zendikar returns the storyline to Zendikar, a plane of adventure, many treasures, and potent mana supplies. The plane is littered with large, floating polyhedron-shaped stones called hedrons, that were created by Nahiri, the Kor Lithomancer. Together with Ugin and Sorin Markov she used them to trap the horrendous Eldrazi on the plane. Thousands of years later, the meeting of Sarkhan Vol, Chandra Nalaar and Jace Beleren in the Eye of Ugin chamber unintentionally loosened the bonds that kept the Eldrazi in torpor. The Eldrazi were finally released by the elf Nissa Revane, thinking that they would leave Zendikar far behind them. She was wrong. Two years after the initial destruction, at least Ulamog is still around.[12][13]

Now, Gideon Jura takes the lead of a group of planeswalkers in facing the Eldrazi alongside the residents of Zendikar. Meanwhile, the trapped planeswalker-turned-demon Ob Nixilis is desperate for a way off of the plane. The five cards that represent the pivotal moments in the storyline are Gruesome Slaughter, Nissa's Renewal, Ugin's Insight, Outnumber and Aligned Hedron Network.[14][15][16]

Magic Story

Main article: Magic Story

Prologue

Title Author Release Date Setting (plane) Featuring
Nissa, Worldwaker Kelly Digges 2014-06-25 Zendikar Nissa Revane
Dreams of the Damned Nik Davidson 2014-08-06 Zendikar Ob Nixilis
The Lithomancer Kelly Digges 2014-10-29 Unknown destroyed plane, Zendikar Nahiri, Sorin Markov, Ugin, Eldrazi
Stirring From Slumber James Wyatt 2015-05-13 Zendikar Nahiri
Drop for Drop Kelly Digges 2015-05-20 Theros Kiora, Elspeth, Ajani, Thassa, Arixmethes
Project Lightning Bug Doug Beyer 2015-05-27 Ravnica Jace Beleren, Ral Zarek, Niv-Mizzet, Gideon Jura
Limits Ari Levitch 2015-07-15 Zendikar, Ravnica Gideon Jura, Shattergang Brothers, Krenko, Dars Gostok
Catching Up Kelly Digges 2015-07-22 Ravnica Jace Beleren, Liliana Vess, Lavinia, Gideon Jura
Unkindness of Ravens James Wyatt 2015-07-29 Ravnica Liliana Vess, the Raven Man
Offers to the Fire Doug Beyer 2015-08-05 Regatha Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, Gideon Jura
For Zendikar Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-08-12 Zendikar Nissa Revane, Ashaya

Main story

Title Author Release Date Setting (plane) Featuring
Slaughter at the Refuge James Wyatt 2015-08-19 Zendikar Gideon Jura, Jace Beleren
The Silent Cry Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-08-26 Zendikar Nissa Revane, Gideon Jura
The Believers' Pilgrimage Doug Beyer 2015-09-02 Zendikar Jace Beleren
The Survivors of Sky Rock Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-09-09 Zendikar Gideon Jura
Memories of Blood Ken Troop 2015-09-16 Zendikar Drana
Nissa's Quest Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-09-23 Zendikar Nissa Revane
Home Waters Kelly Digges 2015-09-30 Zendikar Kiora
Nissa's Resolve Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-10-07 Zendikar Nissa Revane, Ob Nixilis
Revelation at the Eye Kelly Digges 2015-10-14 Zendikar Jace Beleren, Zada, Hedron Grinder, Ugin
Shaping an Army Ken Troop 2015-10-21 Zendikar Noyan Dar, Gideon Jura
The Liberation of Sea Gate James Wyatt 2015-10-28 Zendikar Gideon Jura, Munda, Kiora, Nissa Revane
Hedron Alignment Kimberly J. Kreines 2015-11-18 Zendikar Gideon Jura, Kiora, Jace Beleren, Nissa Revane, Drana, Munda
At Any Cost Nik Davidson 2015-11-25 Zendikar Ob Nixilis
Promises to Keep Doug Beyer 2015-12-02 Regatha, Zendikar Chandra Nalaar

Marketing

BFZ booster box, featuring Gideon Jura

Battle for Zendikar is sold in 16-card boosters (one card being a marketing card), five intro packs, one event deck and a fat pack. The boosters feature art from Ob Nixilis Reignited, Kiora, Master of the Depths, Ulamog's Despoiler, Veteran Warleader and Gideon, Ally of Zendikar.[17]

Zendikar Expeditions

Zendikar Expeditions are all premium foil cards with a special Zendikari frame and a separate expansion symbol. Thus, they are not part of the set.[18] Zendikar Expeditions include all new art set on Zendikar and appear slightly more often than premium mythic rares. These cards are playable in limited and formats where they're already legal. There are 25 Expedition cards appearing with Battle for Zendikar (the 5 new dual lands, 10 shock lands and 10 fetch lands[19]) and 20 more cards in Oath of the Gatewatch.

Main article: Zendikar Expeditions

Prerelease

BFZ themed prerelease deck box

At the prerelease (September 26–27, 2015) each player received a special hedron-themed Prerelease pack that they could use after the event as a take-home deck box.[20] Inside each Prerelease box, there were six regular Battle for Zendikar Booster packs along with a randomized, date-stamped premium promo card, a spindown life counter, a deckbuilding guide and a story insert.[21] Starting with this prerelease, seeded booster packs were no longer used.[22] This prerelease was the first to use the "Vancouver" mulligan rule.[23]

Instead of getting a specific set Prerelease card or one of a small subset of Prerelease cards, starting with Battle for Zendikar players receive a random Prerelease card in their boxes that can be one of any rare or mythic rare in the set.[24]

Promotional cards

Tokens and emblems

For this set, the ratio between token cards and other marketing cards was shifted heavily in favor of tokens. The new ratio is approximately 9:10 for tokens. Tokens’ rarity is based upon the rarity of the cards that make them.[26]

  1. {C} 10/10 Eldrazi for Desolation Twin[27]
  2. {C} 1/1 Eldrazi Scion with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {C}." for Adverse Conditions, Blight Herder, Blisterpod, Brood Butcher, Brood Monitor, Call the Scions, Carrier Thrall, Catacomb Sifter, Drowner of Hope, Eldrazi Skyspawner, Eyeless Watcher, From Beyond, Grave Birthing, Incubator Drone, Spawning Bed and Void Attendant
  3. {C} 1/1 Eldrazi Scion with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {C}."
  4. {C} 1/1 Eldrazi Scion with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {C}."
  5. {W} 2/2 Knight Ally for Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
  6. {W} 1/1 Kor Ally for Retreat to Emeria and Unified Front
  7. {U} 8/8 Octopus for Kiora, Master of the Depths
  8. {R} 5/5 Dragon with flying for Dragonmaster Outcast
  9. {R} 3/1 Elemental with trample and haste for Akoum Stonewaker
  10. {G} 1/1 Plant for Grovetender Druids
  11. {R/G} 5/5 Elemental for Omnath, Locus of Rage
  12. Emblem for Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
  13. Emblem for Ob Nixilis Reignited
  14. Emblem for Kiora, Master of the Depths

Themes and mechanics

Eldrazi,[28] Colorless matters,[29][30] colorless instants, allies and landfall make a return from the Zendikar block. Landfall now sometimes is land specific.[31]

There are at five new named mechanics:[32]

A remarkable mechanic is featured on Void Winnower, which cares about "even converted mana cost".[35][36]

Card types

Battle for Zendikar introduces the creature types Scion and Processor.

  • Eldrazi Scions are very similar to Eldrazi Spawn, but are 1/1 instead of 0/1. They're created by Eldrazi-themed spells in a variety of ways and all have the ability "Sacrifice this creature: Add {C} to your mana pool."
  • Processor is an additional creature type for some Eldrazi. Each one has an ability that requires you to put your opponent's exiled cards into their graveyard for some effect.

Cycles

Battle for Zendikar has six cycles:

Mirrored Pairs

Battle for Zendikar has a mirrored pair.

Reprinted cards

Common to Uncommon

Functional reprints

Card comparisons

Main article: Battle for Zendikar/Card comparisons

Many Battle for Zendikar cards are strictly better, and a handful are strictly worse, than previous cards. Of particular note, Endless One is the simplest and most cost-efficient example of a design previously seen on more than 100 other cards.

Preconstructed decks

Intro packs

Main article: Battle for Zendikar/Intro packs

Battle for Zendikar has five intro packs (three bicolored and two colorless):[40]

Intro pack name Colors Included Foil rare
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Rallying Cry W R Hero of Goma Fada
Swarming Instinct U G Drowner of Hope
Call of Blood W B Defiant Bloodlord
Eldrazi Assault B R Barrage Tyrant
Zendikar's Rage R G Oran-Rief Hydra

Event deck

Main article: Battle for Zendikar/Event deck

Battle for Zendikar has one event deck.

Event
deck name 		Colors Included
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Ultimate Sacrifice B G

References

  1. ↑ Printed on the card frame.
  2. ↑ http://magic.wizards.com/en/content/battle-zendikar-info
  3. ↑ [1][2]
  4. ↑ Wizards of the Coast Twitter (@wizards_magic) (March 6, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Announced"
  5. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 6, 2015). "PAX Panel Streaming Live". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 9, 2015). "Announcing Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 14, 2015). "The Basic Lands of Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (August 31, 2012). "Any chance for new full art lands in Battle for Zendikar or the other 5 fetches?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  9. ↑ Michael Yichao (October 5, 2015). "Sketches: Battle for Zendikar Basic Land Art". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 12, 2015). "Battle Plans". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  11. ↑ Doug Beyer (September 14, 2015). "Is there a reason why Felidar Sovereign doesn't get new art?". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
  12. ↑ Adam Lee (June 25, 2014). "Nissa, Worldwaker". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  13. ↑ Doug Beyer (June 16, 2014). "Checking in on the Planeswalkers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  14. ↑ Michael Yichao (September 30, 2015). "Interviewing Maro on Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  15. ↑ Ant Tessitore (October 1, 2015). Snacks with Kelly Digges. Gatheringmagic.com
  16. ↑ Magic Creative Team (October 7, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Story Events". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  17. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 1, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  18. ↑ Dan Barrett (August 26, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar: Your First Look". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  19. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 17, 2015). "All the Expeditions". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  20. ↑ Gavin Verhey (September 21, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Prerelease Primer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  21. ↑ Wizards Play Network. "Battle for Zendikar Prerelease"
  22. ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 28, 2015). "When do BFZ spoiler weeks start?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  23. ↑ Aaron Forsythe (August 20, 2015). "New Mulligan Rule Starting with Battle for Zendikar Prereleases". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  24. ↑ Gavin Verhey (September 1, 2015). "Branded Play". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  25. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 7, 2015). "The Promos of Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  26. ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2015). "Are some tokens rarer than others?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  27. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 16, 2015). "The Tokens of Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  28. ↑ Sam Stoddard (September 11, 2015). "Challenges of Revisiting Sets". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  29. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 7, 2015). "Preparing for Battle, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  30. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 14, 2015). "Preparing for Battle, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  31. ↑ Matt Tabak (August 31, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  32. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (September 23, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  33. ↑ Sam Stoddard (October 23, 2015). "Developing Devoid". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  34. ↑ Ian Duke (September 7, 2015). "Converging on Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  35. ↑ Adam Styborski (September 10, 2015). "Void Where Prohibited". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  36. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 10, 2015). "Even Odder". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  37. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 28, 2015). "Battle for Zendikards, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  38. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 21, 2015). "Battle for Zendikards, Part One". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  39. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 15, 2015). "Retreat!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  40. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 24, 2015). "Battle for Zendikar Event Deck and Intro Packs". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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