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Some [[Magic: The Gathering]] cards have two or more versions with different art pieces. Such cards are said to have '''alternate art'''. | Some ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' cards have two or more versions with different art pieces. Such cards are said to have '''alternate art'''. | ||
A few early sets, such as [[Alliances]], experimented with alternate art for cards to make common cards more collectible. However, Wizards came to believe that this impeded easy recognition of a card and that having multiple versions caused confusion when identifying a card at a glance. Consequently, alternate art is now only used sparingly and mostly for promotional cards. That said, when older cards are reprinted in new (non-Core Edition, and not "[[timeshifted]]" reprints in the ''Time Spiral'' set) sets, Wizards of the Coast has guaranteed that they will be printed with new art to make them more collectible.<ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/daily/mr121|Collecting My Thoughts|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 26, 2004}} Retrieved on April 19, 2007.</ref> | A few early sets, such as ''[[Alliances]]'', experimented with alternate art for cards to make common cards more collectible. However, Wizards came to believe that this impeded easy recognition of a card and that having multiple versions caused confusion when identifying a card at a glance. Consequently, alternate art is now only used sparingly and mostly for promotional cards. That said, when older cards are reprinted in new (non-Core Edition, and not "[[timeshifted]]" reprints in the ''Time Spiral'' set) sets, Wizards of the Coast has guaranteed that they will be printed with new art to make them more collectible.<ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/daily/mr121|Collecting My Thoughts|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 26, 2004}} Retrieved on April 19, 2007.</ref> | ||
Alternate arts are used nowadays in reprints, and promotional cards, such as [[APAC land]]s and [[Prerelease cards|prerelease cards]]. Within a set, alternate art now generally only appears on the five basic land cards, as they are recognizable enough to avoid confusion. | Alternate arts are used nowadays in reprints, and promotional cards, such as [[APAC land]]s and [[Prerelease cards|prerelease cards]]. Within a set, alternate art now generally only appears on the five basic land cards, as they are recognizable enough to avoid confusion. | ||
== | ==Examples== | ||
*<c>Brothers Yamazaki</c>: this was printed with two different art pieces in the same set so that the same card could depict each of the two brothers. It is the most recent non-land example of alternate art within a set. <small>[http://magiccards.info/chk/en/160a.html Brothers Yamazaki #1.] [http://magiccards.info/chk/en/160b.html Brothers Yamazaki #2.]</small> | *<c>Brothers Yamazaki</c>: this card was printed with two different art pieces in the same set so that the same card could depict each of the two brothers. It is the most recent non-land example of alternate art within a set. <small>[http://magiccards.info/chk/en/160a.html Brothers Yamazaki #1.] [http://magiccards.info/chk/en/160b.html Brothers Yamazaki #2.]</small> | ||
*<c>Ertai, the Corrupted</c>, <c>Skyship Weatherlight</c> and <c>Tahngarth, Talruum Hero</c>: the [[premium]] (foil) versions of three of ''[[Planeshift|Planeshift's]]'' [[legendary]] cards were printed with alternate art to make them more collectible.<ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/285|Planeshift's Legends|Wizards of the Coast|February 11, 2003}}</ref> | *<c>Ertai, the Corrupted</c>, <c>Skyship Weatherlight</c> and <c>Tahngarth, Talruum Hero</c>: the [[premium]] (foil) versions of three of ''[[Planeshift|Planeshift's]]'' [[legendary]] cards were printed with alternate art to make them more collectible.<ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/285|Planeshift's Legends|Wizards of the Coast|February 11, 2003}}</ref> | ||
*<c>Plateau</c>: has an alternate art in the ''[[Revised]]'' version due to lost and corrupted art.<ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/35|Plateau(s)|Wizards of the Coast|February 20, 2002}}</ref> This is the only know instance of unintentional alternate art. | *<c>Plateau</c>: has an alternate art in the ''[[Revised]]'' version due to lost and corrupted art.<ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/35|Plateau(s)|Wizards of the Coast|February 20, 2002}}</ref> This is the only know instance of unintentional alternate art. | ||
*[[Unholy Strength]]: The art of Unholy Strength | *[[Unholy Strength]]: The art of Unholy Strength was changed due to public outcry; it was about the pentagram, a symbol for the occult and suggestive of [[demon]]ic themes, depicted in the card's previous versions' art. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/165|The Walking Undead|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 17, 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/50|Chinese Skeletons|Wizards of the Coast|March 13, 2002}}</ref> | ||
==Player Reward cards== | ==Player Reward cards== | ||
Some of the most tournament-used cards in Magic have been reprinted with new art, an unusual frame, and only the cardname (aside from this, it is textless). These cards are given to players as rewards. An example of such a Player | Some of the most tournament-used cards in ''Magic'' have been reprinted with new art, an unusual frame, and only the cardname (aside from this, it is textless). These cards are given to players as rewards. An example of such a [[Magic Player Rewards]] with alternate art and an unusual frame is [http://magiccards.info/mprp/en/8.html Mana Leak]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 07:58, 26 September 2014
Some Magic: The Gathering cards have two or more versions with different art pieces. Such cards are said to have alternate art.
A few early sets, such as Alliances, experimented with alternate art for cards to make common cards more collectible. However, Wizards came to believe that this impeded easy recognition of a card and that having multiple versions caused confusion when identifying a card at a glance. Consequently, alternate art is now only used sparingly and mostly for promotional cards. That said, when older cards are reprinted in new (non-Core Edition, and not "timeshifted" reprints in the Time Spiral set) sets, Wizards of the Coast has guaranteed that they will be printed with new art to make them more collectible.[1]
Alternate arts are used nowadays in reprints, and promotional cards, such as APAC lands and prerelease cards. Within a set, alternate art now generally only appears on the five basic land cards, as they are recognizable enough to avoid confusion.
Examples
- Brothers Yamazaki: this card was printed with two different art pieces in the same set so that the same card could depict each of the two brothers. It is the most recent non-land example of alternate art within a set. Brothers Yamazaki #1. Brothers Yamazaki #2.
- Ertai, the Corrupted, Skyship Weatherlight and Tahngarth, Talruum Hero: the premium (foil) versions of three of Planeshift's legendary cards were printed with alternate art to make them more collectible.[2]
- Plateau: has an alternate art in the Revised version due to lost and corrupted art.[3] This is the only know instance of unintentional alternate art.
- Unholy Strength: The art of Unholy Strength was changed due to public outcry; it was about the pentagram, a symbol for the occult and suggestive of demonic themes, depicted in the card's previous versions' art. [4] [5]
Player Reward cards
Some of the most tournament-used cards in Magic have been reprinted with new art, an unusual frame, and only the cardname (aside from this, it is textless). These cards are given to players as rewards. An example of such a Magic Player Rewards with alternate art and an unusual frame is Mana Leak.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 26, 2004). "Collecting My Thoughts". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Retrieved on April 19, 2007.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (February 11, 2003). "Planeshift's Legends". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (February 20, 2002). "Plateau(s)". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 17, 2011). "The Walking Undead". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 13, 2002). "Chinese Skeletons". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.