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Block Name = [[Masques (block)|Masques Block]]| | Block Name = [[Masques (block)|Masques Block]]| | ||
First Set = [[ | First Set = [[Mercadian Masques]]| | ||
Second Set = [[ | Second Set = [[Nemesis]]| | ||
Third Set = [[Prophecy (set)|Prophecy]]| | Third Set = [[Prophecy (set)|Prophecy]]| | ||
Previous Set = [[ | Previous Set = [[Nemesis]]| | ||
This Set = '''''Prophecy'''''| | This Set = '''''Prophecy'''''| | ||
Next Set = '''''[[Invasion (set)|Invasion]]''''' | | Next Set = '''''[[Invasion (set)|Invasion]]''''' | | ||
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'''Prophecy''' is the twenty-first [[Magic]] expansion and was released in 2000 as the last set in the [[Masques (block)|Masques block]]. It continued the block themes of Rebels and Mercenaries, alternative casting costs and Spellshapers, but not the [[ | '''Prophecy''' is the twenty-first [[Magic]] expansion and was released in 2000 as the last set in the [[Masques (block)|Masques block]]. It continued the block themes of Rebels and Mercenaries, alternative casting costs and Spellshapers, but not the [[Nemesis]] keyword [[fading]]. | ||
== Themes and mechanics == | == Themes and mechanics == | ||
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== Tournament impact == | == Tournament impact == | ||
Prophecy made little impression on the tournament scene. Some cards that were used to varying degrees include <c>Avatar of Woe</c>, <c>Mageta the Lion</c>, <c>Chimeric Idol</c>, <c>Spiketail hatchling</c> and <c>Foil</c>. Prophecy is regarded as one of the worst expansions in the history of the game, often being compared to [[ | Prophecy made little impression on the tournament scene. Some cards that were used to varying degrees include <c>Avatar of Woe</c>, <c>Mageta the Lion</c>, <c>Chimeric Idol</c>, <c>Spiketail hatchling</c> and <c>Foil</c>. Prophecy is regarded as one of the worst expansions in the history of the game, often being compared to [[Homelands]]. | ||
Since its release a number of cards from Prophecy have appeared in the [[Core Set]] due to their simplicity and large, splashy effects. | Since its release a number of cards from Prophecy have appeared in the [[Core Set]] due to their simplicity and large, splashy effects. | ||
Revision as of 02:05, 4 October 2007
Prophecy is the twenty-first Magic expansion and was released in 2000 as the last set in the Masques block. It continued the block themes of Rebels and Mercenaries, alternative casting costs and Spellshapers, but not the Nemesis keyword fading.
Themes and mechanics
Like Mercadian Masques, Prophecy had no new keywords. It did, however, introduce several new themes:
- Rhystic magic: Discounted spells and abilities that could be partially or entirely negated by the opponent spending mana.
- A land theme, with several permanents having abilities involving sacrificing lands and several cards that gained bonuses when all of their controller's lands were tapped.
- Avatars - 8 converted mana cost creatures that can be reduced to 2 converted mana cost, given certain conditions are met.
Tournament impact
Prophecy made little impression on the tournament scene. Some cards that were used to varying degrees include Avatar of Woe, Mageta the Lion, Chimeric Idol, Spiketail hatchling and Foil. Prophecy is regarded as one of the worst expansions in the history of the game, often being compared to Homelands. Since its release a number of cards from Prophecy have appeared in the Core Set due to their simplicity and large, splashy effects.