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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
''Duels 2013'' is the sequel to [[Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012]]. Purchasers of the game received access to a coupon which could be redeemed for a 6-card [[sampler]] of ''[[Magic 2013]]'' cards. ''Duels 2013'' received a number of upgrades from previous iterations of the series. It launched with manual [[mana]] [[tap]]ping, a deeper stat tracking system, the inclusion of an [[end step]], and a more balanced and cohesive roster of [[decks]]. The ''Duels of the Planeswalkers'' video games are now meant to be a gateway product for new players to be introduced to Magic. Thus, Duels 2013 and [[M13]] were [[R&D#Magic Digital R&D|developed and designed]] with each other in mind. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/199|Duels and the Dark Realms|[[Zac Hill]]|June 15, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/200|Dueling Priorities|[[Zac Hill]]|June 22, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/202b|Encounters|[[Ken Troop]]|July 03, 2012}}</ref> | ''Duels 2013'' is the sequel to [[Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012]] and featured: <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/945|Announcing Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013|[[Monty Ashley]]|April 06, 2012}}</ref> | ||
* New graphics and music; | |||
* The ''[[Planechase]]'' format, for multiplayer; | |||
* Optional manual tapping of lands; | |||
* New decks and challenes. | |||
Purchasers of the game received access to a coupon which could be redeemed for a 6-card [[sampler]] of ''[[Magic 2013]]'' cards. ''Duels 2013'' received a number of upgrades from previous iterations of the series. It launched with manual [[mana]] [[tap]]ping, a deeper stat tracking system, the inclusion of an [[end step]], and a more balanced and cohesive roster of [[decks]]. The ''Duels of the Planeswalkers'' video games are now meant to be a gateway product for new players to be introduced to Magic. Thus, Duels 2013 and [[M13]] were [[R&D#Magic Digital R&D|developed and designed]] with each other in mind. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/199|Duels and the Dark Realms|[[Zac Hill]]|June 15, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/200|Dueling Priorities|[[Zac Hill]]|June 22, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/202b|Encounters|[[Ken Troop]]|July 03, 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Decks== | ==Decks== | ||
Revision as of 07:30, 31 January 2015
- This article is about the game released in 2012. For other uses, see Duels of the Planeswalkers.
Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, also known as Duels 2013 is a digital Magic game that came out June 20, 2012 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows and iPad. [1] [2]
Description
Duels 2013 is the sequel to Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 and featured: [3]
- New graphics and music;
- The Planechase format, for multiplayer;
- Optional manual tapping of lands;
- New decks and challenes.
Purchasers of the game received access to a coupon which could be redeemed for a 6-card sampler of Magic 2013 cards. Duels 2013 received a number of upgrades from previous iterations of the series. It launched with manual mana tapping, a deeper stat tracking system, the inclusion of an end step, and a more balanced and cohesive roster of decks. The Duels of the Planeswalkers video games are now meant to be a gateway product for new players to be introduced to Magic. Thus, Duels 2013 and M13 were developed and designed with each other in mind. [4] [5] [6]
Decks
Core Game Decks
- Ajani Goldmane – Celestial Light
- Chandra Nalaar – Born of Flame
- Garruk Wildspeaker – Pack Instinct
- Jace Beleren – Dream Puppets
- Krenko, Mob Boss – Goblin Gangland
- Liliana Vess – Obedient Dead
- Odric, Master Tactician – Peacekeepers
- Nefarox – Exalted Darkness
- Yeva, Nature's Herald – Ancient Wilds
- Talrand – Crosswinds
Expansion Decks
- Azorius - Aura Servants [7]
- Golgari- Sepulchral Strength
- Izzet - Mindstorms
- Rakdos - Grinning Malice
- Selesnya- Collective Might
Deck Pack 1
Deck Pack 2
Deck Pack 3
- Dimir - Rogues' Gallery
- Five color - Mana Mastery
Promo Booster
With each copy of Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 a six card promotional booster could be obtained by redeeming a unique code on the official Wizards Duels of the Planeswalkers site. This promotion was made available June 19th 2012, and remained available until 11:59pm (PT) December 13th 2012. Dependant on which system the game was purchased, the samplers contained different Alternate Art promo cards. [8]
- Xbox 360: Vampire Nocturnus
- Steam: Serra Avatar
- Playstation 3: Primordial Hydra
Gallery
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Player Avatars
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Magic 2013 Play Station 3 sampler
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Magic 2013 Xbox sampler
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Magic 2013 Steam sampler
References
- ↑ Max McCall (June 11, 2012). "Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 11, 2012). "Duel's Paradise". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (April 06, 2012). "Announcing Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Zac Hill (June 15, 2012). "Duels and the Dark Realms". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Zac Hill (June 22, 2012). "Dueling Priorities". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ken Troop (July 03, 2012). "Encounters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Trick Jarrett (September 20, 2012). "Duels of the Planeswalker 2013's Expansion—Ravnica Decks!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (June 14, 2012). "Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Promos". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.