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{{For|the products by Thunder's Mouth Press|Magic Official Encyclopedia}} | {{For|the products by Thunder's Mouth Press|Magic Official Encyclopedia}} | ||
The '''Magic Encyclopedia''' is a collectible encyclopedia distributed in Spain by [[Salvat]], a company of the Hachette group publishing company and [[Hasbro]], parent company of [[Wizards of the Coast]]. It teaches the basic concepts of the game, the [[rules]], and other general information. The product was sold with a set of [[Salvat cards|exclusive cards]] that form [[theme deck]]s specially designed to illustrate the strategies of the game. Each issue of the encyclopedia contained a booster with 12 cards for these theme decks. | The '''Magic Encyclopedia''' is a collectible encyclopedia distributed in Spain by [[Salvat]], a company of the Hachette group publishing company and [[Hasbro]], parent company of [[Wizards of the Coast]]. It teaches the basic concepts of the game, the [[rules]], and other general information. The product was sold with a set of [[Salvat cards|exclusive cards]] that form [[theme deck]]s specially designed to illustrate the strategies of the game. Each issue of the encyclopedia contained a booster with 12 cards for these theme decks. The cards have their own [[expansion symbol]]s: {{keyrune|psalvat05}} (2005/2006) and {{keyrune|psalvat11}} (2010). | ||
==2005 edition== | ==2005 edition== | ||
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A Spanish demo CD for ''Ninth Edition'' was inserted in Issue 1, and a Spanish [[Sample deck|Demogame pack]] of 22 ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted in Issue 2. In some issues a Spanish [[booster]] of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear [[sleeves]] or card-display sheets. | A Spanish demo CD for ''Ninth Edition'' was inserted in Issue 1, and a Spanish [[Sample deck|Demogame pack]] of 22 ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted in Issue 2. In some issues a Spanish [[booster]] of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear [[sleeves]] or card-display sheets. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/135-rarities-salvat-magic-encyclopedia-cards-spanish-cards-index.html Salvat Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)] | * [https://www.magiclibrarities.net/135-rarities-salvat-magic-encyclopedia-cards-spanish-cards-index.html Salvat Magic Encyclopedia Inserts (www.magiclibrarities.net)] | ||
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Revision as of 09:13, 17 March 2017
- For the products by Thunder's Mouth Press, see Magic Official Encyclopedia.
The Magic Encyclopedia is a collectible encyclopedia distributed in Spain by Salvat, a company of the Hachette group publishing company and Hasbro, parent company of Wizards of the Coast. It teaches the basic concepts of the game, the rules, and other general information. The product was sold with a set of exclusive cards that form theme decks specially designed to illustrate the strategies of the game. Each issue of the encyclopedia contained a booster with 12 cards for these theme decks. The cards have their own expansion symbols: (2005/2006) and (2010).
2005 edition
The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, 2005. It was to be released in 50 weekly issues. In october 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.
Contents
The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:
- Magic, el Juego (Magic, the Game)
- Estrategia (Strategy)
- Guía de cartas Mazos (Guide of the cards decks)
- Guía de cartas 9a Edición (Guide of the cards from Ninth Edition)
- Guía de cartas Colecciones (Guide of the cards from the expansions)
- El Mundo Magic (The World of Magic)
Theme decks
The cards of five issues formed a 60-card deck.
- 1 to 5: Ratas Hambrientas (Hungry Rats; the only deck actually released in the 2005 edition)
- 6 to 10: Elfos (Elves)
- 11 to 15: Espíritus (Spirits)
- 16 to 20: Fragmentados (Slivers)
- 21 to 25: Ninjas (Ninjas)
- 26 to 30: Zombies (Zombies)
- 31 to 35: Ángeles (Angels)
- 36 to 40: Hechíceros (Wizards)
- 41 to 45: Embestída Salvaje (Savage Beasts)
- 46 to 50: Talídos y Saprolínes (Thallids and Saprolings)
Promotional gifts
- Binder featuring Serra Angel and Hypnotic Specter
- Binder featuring Mahamoti Djinn
- Salvat life counter
- Mahamoti Djinn statue
A Spanish demo CD for Ninth Edition was inserted in Issue 1, and a Spanish Demogame pack of 22 Ninth Edition cards was inserted in Issue 2. In some issues a Spanish booster of Ninth Edition cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.