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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 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]] featuring a [[Pegasus]], the logo of Salvat editorial: {{keyrune|psalvat05}} (2005 - 2006) and {{keyrune|psalvat11}} (2010 - 2012).  
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]]. In Italy, France and the UK it was published under the name of the Hachette Group itself. 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 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]] featuring a [[Pegasus]], the logo of Salvat editorial: {{keyrune|psalvat05}} (2005 - 2006) and {{keyrune|psalvat11}} (2010 - 2012).  


==Contents==
==Contents==
The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:
The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:
* ''[[Magic]]'', el Juego (''Magic'', the Game)
* ''[[Magic]]'', the Game
* Estrategia ([[Strategy]])
* [[Strategy]]
* Guía de cartas Mazos (Guide of the cards decks)
* Guide to the cards in the [[theme deck]]s
* Guía de cartas 9a Edición (Guide of the cards from ''[[Ninth Edition]]'')
* Guide to the cards from ''[[Ninth Edition]]''
* Guía de cartas Colecciones (Guide of the cards from the [[expansion]]s)
* Guide to the cards from the [[expansion]]s
* El Mundo Magic (The World of ''Magic'')
* The World of ''Magic''


===2005 edition===
===2005 edition (Spain)===
The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, [[2005]]. It was to be released in 50 bi-weekly issues. In october 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.  
The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, [[2005]]. It was to be released in 50 bi-weekly issues. In october 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.  


====Theme decks====
====Theme decks====
The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck.
The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck.
* 1 to 5: Ratas Hambrientas ([[Rat|Hungry Rats]]; the only deck actually released in the 2005 edition)
* 1 to 5: Ratas Hambrientas ([[Rat|Ravenous Rats]]; the only deck actually released in the 2005 edition)
* 6 to 10: Elfos ([[Elves]])
* 6 to 10: Elfos ([[Elves]])
* 11 to 15: Espíritus ([[Spirits]])
* 11 to 15: Espíritus ([[Spirits]])
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* 41 to 45: Embestída Salvaje ([[Berserker|Savage Onslaught]])
* 41 to 45: Embestída Salvaje ([[Berserker|Savage Onslaught]])
* 46 to 50: Talídos y Saprolínes ([[Thallid]]s and [[Saproling]]s)
* 46 to 50: Talídos y Saprolínes ([[Thallid]]s and [[Saproling]]s)
====Cards====
 
{{Main|Salvat 2005}}
====Promotional gifts====
====Promotional gifts====
* Spanish demo CD for ''Ninth Edition'' (Issue #1)
* Spanish demo CD for ''Ninth Edition'' (Issue #1)
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In some issues a Spanish [[booster]] of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear [[sleeves]] or card-display sheets.
In some issues a Spanish [[booster]] of ''Ninth Edition'' cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear [[sleeves]] or card-display sheets.


===2006 edition===
===2006 edition (Spain)===
In January 2006, the Magic Encyclopedia was re-released starting again with issue #1 with a new price. The distribution of the cards in the packs of the first 5 issues was different from the 2005 edition. The promotional gifts were different as well. All 50 issues were released.
In January 2006 the Magic Encyclopedia was re-released, starting again with issue #1 with a new price.  
===2011 edition===
====Theme decks====
A new edition of the ''Magic Encyclopedia'' was tested in May 2010 with the issue #1 and #5. From January 2011 to 2012, 60 issues of a became available on a weekly basis.  
Same as the proposed 2005 edition, except that the distribution order of the cards in first five issues was different.
====Promotional gifts====
Same as for the proposed 2005 edition.
 
===2006 edition (UK)===
A few issues of the Magic Encyclopedia were released in the UK. Issue 1 was sold with an introductory price of 1.99£ then following issues were sold 3.99£. This Hachette UK release stopped after 5 issues.
====Theme decks====
* 1 to 5: Ravenous Rats; the only deck actually released.
====Promotional gifts====
* English demo CD and a booster for for ''Ninth Edition''(Issue #1)
* English [[Sample deck|Sampler Booster]] of 10 ''Ninth Edition'' cards (Issue #2).
* [[Binder]] featuring <c>Serra Angel</c> and <c>Hypnotic Specter</c> *
* 50 [[Sleeves]] with art by Larry Elmore.
 
===2011 edition (Spain)===
A new edition of the Spanish ''Magic Encyclopedia'' was tested in May 2010 with the issue #1 and #5. From January 2011 to 2012, 60 issues became available on a weekly basis.  


====Theme decks====
====Theme decks====
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* 56 to 60: Eones de maldad (Eons of Evil)
* 56 to 60: Eones de maldad (Eons of Evil)


====Cards====
{{Main|Salvat 2011}}
====Promotional gifts====
====Promotional gifts====
* Spanish Demo CD  
* Spanish Demo CD  
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Each issue also contained a booster from ''[[Worldwake]] or ''[[Magic 2011]]''.
Each issue also contained a booster from ''[[Worldwake]] or ''[[Magic 2011]]''.
===Cards===
{{Main|Salvat 2005}}
{{Main|Salvat 2011}}
==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 11:30, 18 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. In Italy, France and the UK it was published under the name of the Hachette Group itself. 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 symbol featuring a Pegasus, the logo of Salvat editorial: (2005 - 2006) and (2010 - 2012).

Contents

The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:

2005 edition (Spain)

The first edition appeared in Spanish newsstands on August 22, 2005. It was to be released in 50 bi-weekly issues. In october 2005, the distribution was cancelled without explanation.

Theme decks

The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck.

Promotional gifts

In some issues a Spanish booster of Ninth Edition cards was inserted, in other issues a pack of clear sleeves or card-display sheets.

2006 edition (Spain)

In January 2006 the Magic Encyclopedia was re-released, starting again with issue #1 with a new price.

Theme decks

Same as the proposed 2005 edition, except that the distribution order of the cards in first five issues was different.

Promotional gifts

Same as for the proposed 2005 edition.

2006 edition (UK)

A few issues of the Magic Encyclopedia were released in the UK. Issue 1 was sold with an introductory price of 1.99£ then following issues were sold 3.99£. This Hachette UK release stopped after 5 issues.

Theme decks

  • 1 to 5: Ravenous Rats; the only deck actually released.

Promotional gifts

2011 edition (Spain)

A new edition of the Spanish Magic Encyclopedia was tested in May 2010 with the issue #1 and #5. From January 2011 to 2012, 60 issues became available on a weekly basis.

Theme decks

The cards released with each five issues form a 60-card deck.

  • 1 to 5: Alas de luz (Wings of light)
  • 6 to 10: Orejas de los elfos (Ears of the Elves)
  • 11 to 15: Pensamientos del viento (Thoughts of the Wind)
  • 16 to 20: Colmillos del depredador (Fangs of the Predator)
  • 21 to 25: Gritos de ira (Cries of Rage)
  • 26 to 30: Ojos de sombra (Eyes of Shadow)
  • 31 to 35: Garras de venganza (Claws of Vengeance)
  • 36 to 40: Reliquias de perdición (Relics of Doom)
  • 41 to 45: Manos de fuego (Hands of Fire)
  • 46 to 50: Escamas de furia (Scales of Fury)
  • 51 to 55: Mente del vacío (Mind of the Void)
  • 56 to 60: Eones de maldad (Eons of Evil)

Promotional gifts

Each issue also contained a booster from Worldwake or Magic 2011.

Cards

Main article: Salvat 2005
Main article: Salvat 2011

External links