Magic Encyclopedia (Salvat)
- 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 symbol featuring a Pegasus, the logo of Salvat editorial: (2005 - 2006) and (2010 - 2012).
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)
2005 edition
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.
- 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
- Spanish demo CD for Ninth Edition (Issue #1)
- Spanish Demogame pack containing (Issue #2)
- Binder featuring Serra Angel and Hypnotic Specter
- Binder featuring Mahamoti Djinn
- Salvat life counter
- Mahamoti Djinn statue
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
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.
2011 edition
A new edition of the Magic Ebcyclopedia 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.
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
- Spanish Demo CD
- Ultra Pro deck box with Dual life counter
- Playmat featuring Jace Beleren and Liliana Vess
- Binder featuring Jace, the Mind Sculptor
- Salvat Comic "La senda del Planeswalker" (Path of the Planeswalker)
Each issue also contained a booster from Worldwake or Magic 2011.