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'''''Magic Origins''''' is the 17th ''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic]]'' [[core set]]. At the time of its release, it was thought to be, and marketed as, the last core set. It was grouped as a two-set [[block (sets)|block]] with ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'' for the purposes of [[Standard]] rotation under the [[Two-Block Paradigm]].<ref>{{ | '''''Magic Origins''''' is the 17th ''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic]]'' [[core set]]. At the time of its release, it was thought to be, and marketed as, the last core set. It was grouped as a two-set [[block (sets)|block]] with ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'' for the purposes of [[Standard]] rotation under the [[Two-Block Paradigm]].<ref>{{DailyRef|mm/metamorphosis|Metamorphosis|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 25, 2014}}</ref> It was released on July 17, 2015. The set was strongly integrated with its digital counterpart ''[[Magic Duels: Origins]]''. | ||
==Set details== | ==Set details== | ||
''Magic Origins'' was announced February 8, 2015 during [[Pro Tour]] ''Fate Reforged''.<ref>{{ | ''Magic Origins'' was announced February 8, 2015 during [[Pro Tour]] ''Fate Reforged''.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-magic-origins-2015-02-08|Announcing Magic Origins|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 8, 2015}}</ref> The set contains 272 cards, which is 3 more than the current default for large sets (101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 55 Rares, 16 Mythic Rares, 20 Basic Land<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/origins-basic-lands-2015-06-29|''Origins'' Basic Lands|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|June 29, 2015}}</ref>). An additional 16 cards appear in the [[#Sample decks|sample decks]] <ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-origins-release-notes-2015-07-08|''Magic Origins'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|July 8, 2015}}</ref> (7 Common, 4 Uncommon, 5 Rare). As a first since ''[[Alpha]]'', this Core Set features two new [[mechanic]]s. [[R&D]] considers ''Magic Origins'' not to be the "last core set", but a "new beginning" relating to the start of the [[Two-Block Paradigm]] and a new treatment of the [[Storyline Sources|storyline]]. The latter involves telling coherent, in-depth stories about the characters and carrying those out over story arcs across multiple sets. To enable this storytelling, there are more new cards in this set than in previous Core Sets. More than ever, ''Magic Origins'' is strongly integrated with its digital counterpart, ''[[Magic Duels: Origins|Magic Duels]]''. We see the main characters depicted before and after their [[planeswalker's spark]] ignites. The design of the cards and mechanics mirrors this for the [[player]]s, as a kind of "leveling up" to their full potential. This is achieved by [[double-faced cards]] with one side featuring a legendary creature, and the other side featuring its planeswalker incarnation.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/pax-panel-streaming-live-2015-03-06|PAX Panel Streaming Live|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 6, 2015}}</ref> The [[basic land]]s feature basic land art from all the planes which are included in the set. Some are recreations of original artworks from those sets, showing the passage of time. | ||
With ''Magic Origins'', [[Wizards of the Coast]] experimented with a new [[mulligan]] rule: any player whose [[hand|opening hand]] has fewer cards than his or her starting hand size may [[scry]] 1.<ref>{{ | With ''Magic Origins'', [[Wizards of the Coast]] experimented with a new [[mulligan]] rule: any player whose [[hand|opening hand]] has fewer cards than his or her starting hand size may [[scry]] 1.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/changes-starting-pro-tour-magic-origins-2015-06-29|Changes Starting with Pro Tour ''Magic Origins''|Helene Bergeot|June 29, 2015}}</ref> After [[Pro Tour]] Vancouver, it was positively evaluated and implemented everywhere else. | ||
===Storyline=== | ===Storyline=== | ||
{{cquote|Ignite your Spark}} | {{cquote|Ignite your Spark}} | ||
The set tells the origin stories of several [[planeswalkers]] - [[Gideon Jura]], [[Jace Beleren]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Liliana Vess]] and [[Nissa Revane]] - who are going to be playing a big role in up-coming story arcs. We see these characters' home worlds, learn about the joys and crises of their early lives, and discover how they became the multiverse-traveling planeswalkers we know today.<ref>[http://icv2.com/articles/news/view/30827/m-tg-magic-origins-core-set ICV2 (February 9 2015) M: TG--Magic Origins’ Core Set]</ref><ref>{{ | The set tells the origin stories of several [[planeswalkers]] - [[Gideon Jura]], [[Jace Beleren]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Liliana Vess]] and [[Nissa Revane]] - who are going to be playing a big role in up-coming story arcs. We see these characters' home worlds, learn about the joys and crises of their early lives, and discover how they became the multiverse-traveling planeswalkers we know today.<ref>[http://icv2.com/articles/news/view/30827/m-tg-magic-origins-core-set ICV2 (February 9 2015) M: TG--Magic Origins’ Core Set]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/whats-story-magic-origins-2015-02-27|What's the Story with Magic Origins?|[[Doug Beyer]]|February 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/magic-origins-new-era-2015-06-03|''Magic Origins'': A New Era|[[Jenna Helland]]|June 3, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Species 1"/> These are nicknamed the ''"Origins Five"'' in contrast to the original ''"Lorwyn Five"''. | ||
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===Marketing=== | ===Marketing=== | ||
''Magic Origins'' was sold in [[booster pack]]s, [[Intro pack]]s, a [[fat pack]], a [[clash pack]], the [[Magic Origins Deck Builder's Toolkit]] and a [[Land Station]].<ref>{{ | ''Magic Origins'' was sold in [[booster pack]]s, [[Intro pack]]s, a [[fat pack]], a [[clash pack]], the [[Magic Origins Deck Builder's Toolkit]] and a [[Land Station]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/origins-packaging-2015-06-22|''Origins'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|June 22, 2015 }}</ref> The boosters feature art work corresponding to the five planeswalker characters. [[Prerelease]] events were held on July 11–12, 2015, Launch Weekend on July 17–19, 2015 and [[Game Day]] on August 8–9, 2015. Starting the Monday of each week after the Prerelease, there were five consecutive Planeswalker theme weeks in WUBRG order on [[DailyMTG.com]]. Local stores around the world received some unique posters and items to put up to represent these theme weeks.<ref name="Prerelease"/> | ||
====Prerelease==== | ====Prerelease==== | ||
Players were asked to appear at the prerelease with clothes in the color of the favorite planeswalker.<ref name="Prerelease">{{ | Players were asked to appear at the prerelease with clothes in the color of the favorite planeswalker.<ref name="Prerelease">{{DailyRef|arcana/magic-origins-theme-weeks-2015-06-17|''Magic Origins'' Prerelease Themes and Theme Weeks|[[Gavin Verhey]]|June 17, 2015 }}</ref> ''Magic Origins'' [[prerelease pack]]s gave players the opportunity to learn the origin of their favorite Planeswalker. There were five [[prerelease pack]]s, one for each planeswalker's color. Each came with a 7-card seeded [[booster pack]] that corresponded with that color. When registering for the Prerelease tournament, each player choose one. The seeded booster pack assisted players in building a deck by providing a starting point in their chosen color. Each seeded booster pack contained a stamped [[premium]] [[promo card]], which players could include in their tournament decks. The prerelease pack further contained 6 regular booster packs, 1 story booklet and 1 [[Spindown life counter]]. | ||
====Promotional cards==== | ====Promotional cards==== | ||
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Mizzium Meddler</c><ref>{{ | *[[Launch promo]]: <c>Mizzium Meddler</c><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/origins-promo-cards-2015-06-23|''Origins'' Promo Cards|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|June 23, 2015}}</ref> | ||
*[[Game Day]]: <c>Conclave Naturalists</c> | *[[Game Day]]: <c>Conclave Naturalists</c> | ||
*Game Day (Top 8): <c>Languish</c> | *Game Day (Top 8): <c>Languish</c> | ||
*[[Buy-a-Box]]: <c>Relic Seeker</c> | *[[Buy-a-Box]]: <c>Relic Seeker</c> | ||
*[[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]], one of forty according to the chosen Planeswalker alignement.<ref>{{ | *[[Prerelease cards|Prerelease]], one of forty according to the chosen Planeswalker alignement.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-origins-prerelease-primer-2015-07-06|''Magic Origins'' Prerelease Primer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|July 6, 2015}}</ref> The pack's theme does not guarantee a specific Planeswalker card: | ||
{{ORI prerelease cards}} | {{ORI prerelease cards}} | ||
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[[File:ORI Checklist.png|thumb|right|''Magic Origins'' checklist card]] | [[File:ORI Checklist.png|thumb|right|''Magic Origins'' checklist card]] | ||
[[File:ORI Spindown life counter.png|thumb|right|''Magic Origins'' life counters]] | [[File:ORI Spindown life counter.png|thumb|right|''Magic Origins'' life counters]] | ||
The sixteenth card in the boosters is a [[token]] creature card, an [[emblem]] or a [[checklist card]], with advertisements on the back side:<ref>{{ | The sixteenth card in the boosters is a [[token]] creature card, an [[emblem]] or a [[checklist card]], with advertisements on the back side:<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/tokens-origins-2015-07-01|Tokens of ''Origins''|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 1, 2015 }}</ref> | ||
# {{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] with [[flying]] for <c>Sigil of the Empty Throne</c> | # {{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] with [[flying]] for <c>Sigil of the Empty Throne</c> | ||
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====Sample decks==== | ====Sample decks==== | ||
The ''Magic Origins'' Core Set comes with five thirty-card [[sample deck]]s. Each sample deck has several cards numbered 273 and higher that do not appear in ''Magic Origins'' booster packs. They include classics like <c>Serra Angel</c>, <c>Sengir Vampire</c> and <c>Mahamoti Djinn</c>. These 16 cards are legal for tournament play in any format that includes the ''Magic Origins'' core set.<ref>{{ | The ''Magic Origins'' Core Set comes with five thirty-card [[sample deck]]s. Each sample deck has several cards numbered 273 and higher that do not appear in ''Magic Origins'' booster packs. They include classics like <c>Serra Angel</c>, <c>Sengir Vampire</c> and <c>Mahamoti Djinn</c>. These 16 cards are legal for tournament play in any format that includes the ''Magic Origins'' core set.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/magic-origins-sample-decks-2015-06-08|''Magic Orgins'' Sample Decks|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|June 8, 2015}}</ref> The [[Magic Origins Deck Builder's Toolkit]] also contains these cards. | ||
{{main|Magic Origins/Sample decks}} | {{main|Magic Origins/Sample decks}} | ||
==Themes and mechanics== | ==Themes and mechanics== | ||
[[Double-faced cards]] / [[transform]] return with this set, showcasing the five planeswalkers. As for ''[[Innistrad]]'' and ''[[Dark Ascension]]'' a special [[checklist card]] is provided to facilitate play with the double-face cards.<ref>{{ | [[Double-faced cards]] / [[transform]] return with this set, showcasing the five planeswalkers. As for ''[[Innistrad]]'' and ''[[Dark Ascension]]'' a special [[checklist card]] is provided to facilitate play with the double-face cards.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-origins-mechanics-article-2015-06-22|''Magic Origins'' Mechanics Article|[[Matt Tabak]]|June 22, 2015}}</ref> | ||
''Magic Origins'' features the new [[evergreen]] [[keyword ability]] [[Menace]], as a replacement for [[Intimidate]]. Menace stands for ''This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.'' The mechanic has existed since <c>Goblin War Drums</c> from ''[[Fallen Empires]]'' and will be primary in [[black]] and secondary in [[red]].<ref>{{ | ''Magic Origins'' features the new [[evergreen]] [[keyword ability]] [[Menace]], as a replacement for [[Intimidate]]. Menace stands for ''This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.'' The mechanic has existed since <c>Goblin War Drums</c> from ''[[Fallen Empires]]'' and will be primary in [[black]] and secondary in [[red]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/evergreen-eggs-ham-2015-06-08|Evergreen Eggs & Ham|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 8, 2015}}</ref> | ||
[[Prowess]] (primary [[blue]] and secondary red) and [[Scry]] are promoted to evergreen status, while protection loses that status, and Intimidate and [[landwalk]] are retired entirely. | [[Prowess]] (primary [[blue]] and secondary red) and [[Scry]] are promoted to evergreen status, while protection loses that status, and Intimidate and [[landwalk]] are retired entirely. | ||
A new [[keyword ability]] is [[Renown]] (primary [[white]] and secondary [[green]]) - Renown N1 (Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put N +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.)<ref>{{ | A new [[keyword ability]] is [[Renown]] (primary [[white]] and secondary [[green]]) - Renown N1 (Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put N +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.)<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/igniting-spark-2015-06-2|Igniting the Spark|[[Shawn Main]]|June 23, 2015}}</ref> | ||
A new [[ability word]] is [[Spell mastery]] - if there are two or more [[instant]] or [[sorcery]] cards in your [[graveyard]], [effect]. | A new [[ability word]] is [[Spell mastery]] - if there are two or more [[instant]] or [[sorcery]] cards in your [[graveyard]], [effect]. | ||
''Magic Origins'' features ten [[limited]] [[archetype]]s, each linked to one of the featured planes:<ref name="Species 1">{{ | ''Magic Origins'' features ten [[limited]] [[archetype]]s, each linked to one of the featured planes:<ref name="Species 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/species-origins-part-1-2015-06-22|The Species of Origins, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 22, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Species 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/species-origins-part-2-2015-06-29|The Species of Origins, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 29, 2015}}</ref> | ||
* {{W}}{{U}}: [[Vryn]] — [[Control]]/[[flying|Skies]]/[[Spell mastery]] (<c>Thunderclap Wyvern</c>) | * {{W}}{{U}}: [[Vryn]] — [[Control]]/[[flying|Skies]]/[[Spell mastery]] (<c>Thunderclap Wyvern</c>) | ||
* {{U}}{{B}}: [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] — [[Graveyard]] (<c>Possessed Skaab</c>) | * {{U}}{{B}}: [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] — [[Graveyard]] (<c>Possessed Skaab</c>) | ||
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==Cycles== | ==Cycles== | ||
''Magic Origins'' has nine [[cycle]]s, one of which contains seven cards. | ''Magic Origins'' has nine [[cycle]]s, one of which contains seven cards. | ||
* '''Transforming Legends''': five double-faced [[mythic]] [[creatures]] that [[transform]] into a [[planeswalker]] when a certain condition is met that represents the event that caused that character's [[planeswalker's spark]] to ignite. {{-}} <c>Kytheon, Hero of Akros</c> ({{W}}, <c>Gideon, Battle-Forged</c>), <c>Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy</c> ({{U}}, <c>Jace, Telepath Unbound</c>), <c>Liliana, Heretical Healer</c> ({{B}}, <c>Liliana, Defiant Necromancer</c>), <c>Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh</c> ({{R}}, <c>Chandra, Roaring Flame</c>), and <c>Nissa, Vastwood Seer</c> ({{G}}, <c>Nissa, Sage Animist</c>)<ref>{{ | * '''Transforming Legends''': five double-faced [[mythic]] [[creatures]] that [[transform]] into a [[planeswalker]] when a certain condition is met that represents the event that caused that character's [[planeswalker's spark]] to ignite. {{-}} <c>Kytheon, Hero of Akros</c> ({{W}}, <c>Gideon, Battle-Forged</c>), <c>Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy</c> ({{U}}, <c>Jace, Telepath Unbound</c>), <c>Liliana, Heretical Healer</c> ({{B}}, <c>Liliana, Defiant Necromancer</c>), <c>Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh</c> ({{R}}, <c>Chandra, Roaring Flame</c>), and <c>Nissa, Vastwood Seer</c> ({{G}}, <c>Nissa, Sage Animist</c>)<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/developing-double-sided-planeswalkers-2015-07-10|Developing Double-Sided Planeswalkers|[[Sam Stoddard]]|July 10, 2015}}</ref> | ||
* '''"Mentors"''': five rare [[legendary]] creatures linked to the planeswalkers in their youth. {{-}} <c>Hixus, Prison Warden</c> ({{W}}), <c>Alhammarret, High Arbiter</c> ({{U}}), <c>Kothophed, Soul Hoarder</c> ({{B}}), <c>Pia and Kiran Nalaar</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen</c> ({{G}})<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/128457983298/why-was-dwynen-chosen-over-ashaya-in-origins-as|title=Why was Dwynen chosen over Ashaya in Origins as part of the "mentor cycle"?|September 06, 2015}}</ref> | * '''"Mentors"''': five rare [[legendary]] creatures linked to the planeswalkers in their youth. {{-}} <c>Hixus, Prison Warden</c> ({{W}}), <c>Alhammarret, High Arbiter</c> ({{U}}), <c>Kothophed, Soul Hoarder</c> ({{B}}), <c>Pia and Kiran Nalaar</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen</c> ({{G}})<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/128457983298/why-was-dwynen-chosen-over-ashaya-in-origins-as|title=Why was Dwynen chosen over Ashaya in Origins as part of the "mentor cycle"?|September 06, 2015}}</ref> | ||
* '''Same named''': five common cards that get stronger when having cards with the same name on the field, graveyard or library. {{-}} <c>Cleric of the Forward Order</c> ({{W}}), <c>Faerie Miscreant</c> ({{U}}), <c>Undead Servant</c> ({{B}}), <c>Infectious Bloodlust</c> ({{R}}), <c>Timberpack Wolf</c> ({{G}})<ref>{{ | * '''Same named''': five common cards that get stronger when having cards with the same name on the field, graveyard or library. {{-}} <c>Cleric of the Forward Order</c> ({{W}}), <c>Faerie Miscreant</c> ({{U}}), <c>Undead Servant</c> ({{B}}), <c>Infectious Bloodlust</c> ({{R}}), <c>Timberpack Wolf</c> ({{G}})<ref>{{DailyRef|limited-information/strength-numbers-2015-06-24|Strength in Numbers|[[Marshall Sutcliffe]]|June 24, 2015}}</ref> | ||
*'''Enemy colored painlands''': five rare [[dual land]]s with "{{T}}: Add {{C}} to your mana pool. {{T}}: Add M or N to your mana pool. [This] deals 1 damage to you." Here, [[List of Magic slang#M|M and N]] are enemy colors of mana {{-}} <c>Caves of Koilos</c> ({{W}}{{B}}), <c>Shivan Reef</c> ({{U}}{{R}}), <c>Llanowar Wastes</c> ({{B}}{{G}}), <c>Battlefield Forge</c> ({{R}}{{W}}), and <c>Yavimaya Coast</c> ({{G}}{{U}}) (reprinted from ''[[Magic 2015]]''<ref>{{ | *'''Enemy colored painlands''': five rare [[dual land]]s with "{{T}}: Add {{C}} to your mana pool. {{T}}: Add M or N to your mana pool. [This] deals 1 damage to you." Here, [[List of Magic slang#M|M and N]] are enemy colors of mana {{-}} <c>Caves of Koilos</c> ({{W}}{{B}}), <c>Shivan Reef</c> ({{U}}{{R}}), <c>Llanowar Wastes</c> ({{B}}{{G}}), <c>Battlefield Forge</c> ({{R}}{{W}}), and <c>Yavimaya Coast</c> ({{G}}{{U}}) (reprinted from ''[[Magic 2015]]''<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/origins-pain-2015-06-25|The Origins of Pain|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|June 25, 2015}}</ref>). | ||
* '''Common spell mastery''': seven common spell mastery cards with small effects, showing the Planeswalkers casting magic on their home world. {{-}} <c>Kytheon's Tactics</c> ({{W}}), <c>Calculated Dismissal</c> / <c>Send to Sleep</c> ({{U}}), <c>Dark Dabbling</c> / <c>Unholy Hunger</c> ({{B}}), <c>Fiery Impulse</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Nissa's Pilgrimage</c> ({{G}}). | * '''Common spell mastery''': seven common spell mastery cards with small effects, showing the Planeswalkers casting magic on their home world. {{-}} <c>Kytheon's Tactics</c> ({{W}}), <c>Calculated Dismissal</c> / <c>Send to Sleep</c> ({{U}}), <c>Dark Dabbling</c> / <c>Unholy Hunger</c> ({{B}}), <c>Fiery Impulse</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Nissa's Pilgrimage</c> ({{G}}). | ||
* '''Uncommon spell mastery''': five uncommon spell mastery cards with small effects, showing the Planeswalkers casting magic on the plane they traveled to. {{-}} <c>Swift Reckoning</c> ({{W}}), <c>Psychic Rebuttal</c> ({{U}}), <c>Necromantic Summons</c> ({{B}}), <c>Ravaging Blaze</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Gather the Pack</c> ({{G}}). | * '''Uncommon spell mastery''': five uncommon spell mastery cards with small effects, showing the Planeswalkers casting magic on the plane they traveled to. {{-}} <c>Swift Reckoning</c> ({{W}}), <c>Psychic Rebuttal</c> ({{U}}), <c>Necromantic Summons</c> ({{B}}), <c>Ravaging Blaze</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Gather the Pack</c> ({{G}}). | ||
* '''Rare spell mastery''': five rare spell mastery cards with larger splashier effects, showing the Planeswalkers at the height of their current power. {{-}} <c>Gideon's Phalanx</c> ({{W}}), <c>Talent of the Telepath</c> ({{U}}), <c>Dark Petition</c> ({{B}}), <c>Exquisite Firecraft</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Animist's Awakening</c> ({{G}}). | * '''Rare spell mastery''': five rare spell mastery cards with larger splashier effects, showing the Planeswalkers at the height of their current power. {{-}} <c>Gideon's Phalanx</c> ({{W}}), <c>Talent of the Telepath</c> ({{U}}), <c>Dark Petition</c> ({{B}}), <c>Exquisite Firecraft</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Animist's Awakening</c> ({{G}}). | ||
* '''Pivotal moments''', five uncommon, rare or mythic rare cards depicting the big story moment for the planeswalker's narrative arc. {{-}} <c>Tragic Arrogance</c> ({{W}}), <c>Clash of Wills</c> ({{U}}), <c>Demonic Pact</c> ({{B}}), <c>Chandra's Ignition</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Nissa's Revelation</c> ({{G}})<ref>{{ | * '''Pivotal moments''', five uncommon, rare or mythic rare cards depicting the big story moment for the planeswalker's narrative arc. {{-}} <c>Tragic Arrogance</c> ({{W}}), <c>Clash of Wills</c> ({{U}}), <c>Demonic Pact</c> ({{B}}), <c>Chandra's Ignition</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Nissa's Revelation</c> ({{G}})<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/developing-origins-2015-07-03|Developing ''Origins''|[[Sam Stoddard]]|July 3, 2015}}</ref> | ||
* '''Home planes''', five uncommon build-around enchantments that represent the characters' home planes. {{-}} <c>Valor in Akros</c> ({{W}}), <c>Sphinx's Tutelage</c> ({{U}}), <c>Shadows of the Past</c> ({{B}}), <c>Ghirapur Aether Grid</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Zendikar's Roil</c> ({{G}}). | * '''Home planes''', five uncommon build-around enchantments that represent the characters' home planes. {{-}} <c>Valor in Akros</c> ({{W}}), <c>Sphinx's Tutelage</c> ({{U}}), <c>Shadows of the Past</c> ({{B}}), <c>Ghirapur Aether Grid</c> ({{R}}) and <c>Zendikar's Roil</c> ({{G}}). | ||
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The [[intro pack]]s are:<ref name="Packs">{{ | The [[intro pack]]s are:<ref name="Packs">{{DailyRef|arcana/magic-origins-clash-pack-and-intro-pack-decklists-2015-07-09|''Magic Origins'' Clash Pack and Intro Pack Decklists|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 9, 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| Set symbol | |||||
| Symbol description | Planeswalker symbol breaking through the horizon. | ||||
| Design |
Shawn Main (lead) Mark Gottlieb Ari Levitch Nik Davidson Ian Duke | ||||
| Development |
Sam Stoddard (lead) Dave Humpherys Ian Duke Dan Emmons Ethan Fleischer Ari Levitch With contributions from Matt Tabak and advice from Mark Rosewater | ||||
| Art direction | Jeremy Jarvis | ||||
| Release date | July 17, 2015 | ||||
| Plane |
Alara Dominaria Innistrad Kaladesh Lorwyn Ravnica Regatha Theros Vryn Zendikar | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Double-faced cards | ||||
| Keywords/ability words | Menace, Prowess, Renown, Scry, Spell Mastery | ||||
| Set size |
272 cards (101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 55 Rares, 16 Mythic Rares, 20 Basic Land) + 16 cards in the sample decks (7 Commons, 4 Uncommons, 5 Rares) | ||||
| Expansion code | ORI[3] | ||||
| Development codename | Magic 2016 | ||||
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Magic Origins is the 17th Magic core set. At the time of its release, it was thought to be, and marketed as, the last core set. It was grouped as a two-set block with Dragons of Tarkir for the purposes of Standard rotation under the Two-Block Paradigm.[4] It was released on July 17, 2015. The set was strongly integrated with its digital counterpart Magic Duels: Origins.
Set details
Magic Origins was announced February 8, 2015 during Pro Tour Fate Reforged.[5] The set contains 272 cards, which is 3 more than the current default for large sets (101 Commons, 80 Uncommons, 55 Rares, 16 Mythic Rares, 20 Basic Land[6]). An additional 16 cards appear in the sample decks [7] (7 Common, 4 Uncommon, 5 Rare). As a first since Alpha, this Core Set features two new mechanics. R&D considers Magic Origins not to be the "last core set", but a "new beginning" relating to the start of the Two-Block Paradigm and a new treatment of the storyline. The latter involves telling coherent, in-depth stories about the characters and carrying those out over story arcs across multiple sets. To enable this storytelling, there are more new cards in this set than in previous Core Sets. More than ever, Magic Origins is strongly integrated with its digital counterpart, Magic Duels. We see the main characters depicted before and after their planeswalker's spark ignites. The design of the cards and mechanics mirrors this for the players, as a kind of "leveling up" to their full potential. This is achieved by double-faced cards with one side featuring a legendary creature, and the other side featuring its planeswalker incarnation.[8] The basic lands feature basic land art from all the planes which are included in the set. Some are recreations of original artworks from those sets, showing the passage of time.
With Magic Origins, Wizards of the Coast experimented with a new mulligan rule: any player whose opening hand has fewer cards than his or her starting hand size may scry 1.[9] After Pro Tour Vancouver, it was positively evaluated and implemented everywhere else.
Storyline
| “ | Ignite your Spark | ” |
The set tells the origin stories of several planeswalkers - Gideon Jura, Jace Beleren, Chandra Nalaar, Liliana Vess and Nissa Revane - who are going to be playing a big role in up-coming story arcs. We see these characters' home worlds, learn about the joys and crises of their early lives, and discover how they became the multiverse-traveling planeswalkers we know today.[10][11][12][13] These are nicknamed the "Origins Five" in contrast to the original "Lorwyn Five".
| Planeswalker | Plane of birth | First walk |
|---|---|---|
| Gideon Jura | Theros | Bant |
| Jace Beleren | Vryn | Ravnica |
| Liliana Vess | Dominaria | Innistrad |
| Chandra Nalaar | Kaladesh | Regatha |
| Nissa Revane | Zendikar | Lorwyn |
Magic Story
| Title | Author | Release Date | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandra's Origin: Fire Logic | Doug Beyer | 2015-06-10 | Kaladesh, Regatha | Chandra Nalaar, Pia and Kiran Nalaar, Captain Baral |
| Liliana's Origin: The Fourth Pact | James Wyatt | 2015-06-17 | Dominaria, Innistrad | Liliana Vess, the Raven Man, Nicol Bolas, Kothophed |
| Jace’s Origin: Absent Minds | Kelly Digges | 2015-06-24 | Vryn, Ravnica | Jace Beleren, Alhammarret, Emmara Tandris |
| Gideon’s Origin: Kytheon Iora of Akros | Ari Levitch | 2015-07-01 | Theros, Bant | Gideon Jura, Hixus |
| Nissa’s Origin: Home | Kimberly J. Kreines & Adam Lee | 2015-07-08 | Zendikar, Lorwyn | Nissa Revane, Mazik, Dwynen |
Marketing
Magic Origins was sold in booster packs, Intro packs, a fat pack, a clash pack, the Magic Origins Deck Builder's Toolkit and a Land Station.[14] The boosters feature art work corresponding to the five planeswalker characters. Prerelease events were held on July 11–12, 2015, Launch Weekend on July 17–19, 2015 and Game Day on August 8–9, 2015. Starting the Monday of each week after the Prerelease, there were five consecutive Planeswalker theme weeks in WUBRG order on DailyMTG.com. Local stores around the world received some unique posters and items to put up to represent these theme weeks.[15]
Prerelease
Players were asked to appear at the prerelease with clothes in the color of the favorite planeswalker.[15] Magic Origins prerelease packs gave players the opportunity to learn the origin of their favorite Planeswalker. There were five prerelease packs, one for each planeswalker's color. Each came with a 7-card seeded booster pack that corresponded with that color. When registering for the Prerelease tournament, each player choose one. The seeded booster pack assisted players in building a deck by providing a starting point in their chosen color. Each seeded booster pack contained a stamped premium promo card, which players could include in their tournament decks. The prerelease pack further contained 6 regular booster packs, 1 story booklet and 1 Spindown life counter.
Promotional cards
- Launch promo: Mizzium Meddler[16]
- Game Day: Conclave Naturalists
- Game Day (Top 8): Languish
- Buy-a-Box: Relic Seeker
- Prerelease, one of forty according to the chosen Planeswalker alignement.[17] The pack's theme does not guarantee a specific Planeswalker card:
Tokens / Emblems / Checklist
The sixteenth card in the boosters is a token creature card, an emblem or a checklist card, with advertisements on the back side:[18]
4/4 Angel with flying for Sigil of the Empty Throne- 2/2 Knight with vigilance for Gideon's Phalanx and Knightly Valor
- 1/1 Soldier for Murder Investigation
5/5 Demon with flying for Priest of the Blood Rite- 2/2 Zombie for Undead Servant and Liliana, Heretical Healer
1/1 Goblin for Dragon Fodder
2/2 Elemental for Zendikar's Roil- 1/1 Elf Warrior for Dwynen's Elite
- 4/4 Legendary Elemental named "Ashaya, the Awoken World" for Nissa, Sage Animist
1/1 Thopter with flying for Aspiring Aeronaut, Foundry of the Consuls, Ghirapur Gearcrafter, Hangarback Walker, Pia and Kiran Nalaar, Thopter Engineer, Thopter Spy Network and Whirler Rogue- 1/1 Thopter with flying
- Emblem for Jace, Telepath Unbound
- Emblem for Liliana, Defiant Necromancer
- Emblem for Chandra, Roaring Flame
Sample decks
The Magic Origins Core Set comes with five thirty-card sample decks. Each sample deck has several cards numbered 273 and higher that do not appear in Magic Origins booster packs. They include classics like Serra Angel, Sengir Vampire and Mahamoti Djinn. These 16 cards are legal for tournament play in any format that includes the Magic Origins core set.[19] The Magic Origins Deck Builder's Toolkit also contains these cards.
Themes and mechanics
Double-faced cards / transform return with this set, showcasing the five planeswalkers. As for Innistrad and Dark Ascension a special checklist card is provided to facilitate play with the double-face cards.[20]
Magic Origins features the new evergreen keyword ability Menace, as a replacement for Intimidate. Menace stands for This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures. The mechanic has existed since Goblin War Drums from Fallen Empires and will be primary in black and secondary in red.[21]
Prowess (primary blue and secondary red) and Scry are promoted to evergreen status, while protection loses that status, and Intimidate and landwalk are retired entirely.
A new keyword ability is Renown (primary white and secondary green) - Renown N1 (Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put N +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.)[22]
A new ability word is Spell mastery - if there are two or more instant or sorcery cards in your graveyard, [effect].
Magic Origins features ten limited archetypes, each linked to one of the featured planes:[13][23]
: Vryn — Control/Skies/Spell mastery (Thunderclap Wyvern)- : Innistrad — Graveyard (Possessed Skaab)
- : Regatha — Sacrifice (Blazing Hellhound)
- : Zendikar — Midrange Beatdown/Creature ramp (Zendikar Incarnate)
- : Bant — Renown/pump spells (Citadel Castellan)
- : Dominaria — Auras (Blood-Cursed Knight)
- : Kaladesh — Tempo aggro/Artifacts (Reclusive Artificer)
- : Lorwyn — Midrange attrition/Elves (Shaman of the Pack)
- : Theros — Go wide (Iroas's Champion)
- : Ravnica — Tempo (Bounding Krasis)
Cycles
Magic Origins has nine cycles, one of which contains seven cards.
- Transforming Legends: five double-faced mythic creatures that transform into a planeswalker when a certain condition is met that represents the event that caused that character's planeswalker's spark to ignite. — Kytheon, Hero of Akros (, Gideon, Battle-Forged), Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy (, Jace, Telepath Unbound), Liliana, Heretical Healer (, Liliana, Defiant Necromancer), Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh (, Chandra, Roaring Flame), and Nissa, Vastwood Seer (, Nissa, Sage Animist)[24]
- "Mentors": five rare legendary creatures linked to the planeswalkers in their youth. — Hixus, Prison Warden (), Alhammarret, High Arbiter (), Kothophed, Soul Hoarder (), Pia and Kiran Nalaar () and Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen ()[25]
- Same named: five common cards that get stronger when having cards with the same name on the field, graveyard or library. — Cleric of the Forward Order (), Faerie Miscreant (), Undead Servant (), Infectious Bloodlust (), Timberpack Wolf ()[26]
- Enemy colored painlands: five rare dual lands with "
: Add to your mana pool. : Add M or N to your mana pool. [This] deals 1 damage to you." Here, M and N are enemy colors of mana — Caves of Koilos (), Shivan Reef (), Llanowar Wastes (), Battlefield Forge (), and Yavimaya Coast () (reprinted from Magic 2015[27]). - Common spell mastery: seven common spell mastery cards with small effects, showing the Planeswalkers casting magic on their home world. — Kytheon's Tactics (), Calculated Dismissal / Send to Sleep (), Dark Dabbling / Unholy Hunger (), Fiery Impulse () and Nissa's Pilgrimage ().
- Uncommon spell mastery: five uncommon spell mastery cards with small effects, showing the Planeswalkers casting magic on the plane they traveled to. — Swift Reckoning (), Psychic Rebuttal (), Necromantic Summons (), Ravaging Blaze () and Gather the Pack ().
- Rare spell mastery: five rare spell mastery cards with larger splashier effects, showing the Planeswalkers at the height of their current power. — Gideon's Phalanx (), Talent of the Telepath (), Dark Petition (), Exquisite Firecraft () and Animist's Awakening ().
- Pivotal moments, five uncommon, rare or mythic rare cards depicting the big story moment for the planeswalker's narrative arc. — Tragic Arrogance (), Clash of Wills (), Demonic Pact (), Chandra's Ignition () and Nissa's Revelation ()[28]
- Home planes, five uncommon build-around enchantments that represent the characters' home planes. — Valor in Akros (), Sphinx's Tutelage (), Shadows of the Past (), Ghirapur Aether Grid () and Zendikar's Roil ().
Reprints
Functional reprints
- Anointer of Champions is a functional reprint of Infantry Veteran, save for creature type.
- Hitchclaw Recluse is a functional reprint of Rib Cage Spider.
Card comparisons
Notable cards
- Pia and Kiran Nalaar is a versatile card used in several tournament decks. It represents Chandra's parents.
- Demonic Pact is an alternate-loss card.
Preconstructed decks
Intro packs
The intro packs are:[29]
| Intro pack name | Colors Included | Foil rare | ||||
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| Brave the Battle | W | G | Hixus, Prison Warden | |||
| Take to the Sky | W | U | Alhammarret, High Arbiter | |||
| Demonic Deals | B | R | Kothophed, Soul Hoarder | |||
| Assemble Victory | U | R | Pia and Kiran Nalaar | |||
| Hunting Pack | B | G | Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen | |||
Clash pack
Magic Origins comes with a clash pack which contains two ready-to-play, 60-card decks. The cards can combine into a single 60-card Standard deck perfect for FNM. The pack contains 6 premium cards with alternative art.[29]
| Clash pack deck name |
Colors Included | ||||
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| Armed | W | G | |||
| Dangerous | W | B | G | ||
Cards added to Magic Origins
Cards removed from Magic 2015
References
- ↑ Printed on the card frame.
- ↑ http://magic.wizards.com/en/content/magic-origins
- ↑ [1][2]
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 25, 2014). "Metamorphosis". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (February 8, 2015). "Announcing Magic Origins". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (June 29, 2015). "Origins Basic Lands". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (July 8, 2015). "Magic Origins Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 6, 2015). "PAX Panel Streaming Live". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Helene Bergeot (June 29, 2015). "Changes Starting with Pro Tour Magic Origins". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ ICV2 (February 9 2015) M: TG--Magic Origins’ Core Set
- ↑ Doug Beyer (February 27, 2015). "What's the Story with Magic Origins?". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jenna Helland (June 3, 2015). "Magic Origins: A New Era". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (June 22, 2015). "The Species of Origins, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (June 22, 2015). "Origins Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Gavin Verhey (June 17, 2015). "Magic Origins Prerelease Themes and Theme Weeks". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (June 23, 2015). "Origins Promo Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (July 6, 2015). "Magic Origins Prerelease Primer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (July 1, 2015). "Tokens of Origins". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (June 8, 2015). "Magic Orgins Sample Decks". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (June 22, 2015). "Magic Origins Mechanics Article". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 8, 2015). "Evergreen Eggs & Ham". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Shawn Main (June 23, 2015). "Igniting the Spark". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 29, 2015). "The Species of Origins, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sam Stoddard (July 10, 2015). "Developing Double-Sided Planeswalkers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 06, 2015). "Why was Dwynen chosen over Ashaya in Origins as part of the "mentor cycle"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Marshall Sutcliffe (June 24, 2015). "Strength in Numbers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (June 25, 2015). "The Origins of Pain". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sam Stoddard (July 3, 2015). "Developing Origins". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Blake Rasmussen (July 9, 2015). "Magic Origins Clash Pack and Intro Pack Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.