Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth
| Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth | |
|---|---|
| Set Information | |
| Set symbol | |
| Themes and mechanics |
"Enters-the-battlefield" effects, Firebreathing, "Mountains matter", Saboteurs[1] |
| Keywords/ability words |
Equipment, Landfall[1] |
| Set size |
120[2] (two 60-card theme decks) |
| Expansion code | DDI[2] |
Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth is the ninth set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on March 30, 2012, with an MSRP is $19.99.[2]
Venser vs. Koth contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around Venser, the Sojourner and the other around Koth of the Hammer. Venser vs. Koth depicts the struggle between contains two 60-card decks consisting of reprints from throughout Magic’s history, and two new emblem cards, one for each Planeswalker's last ability.
Description
Venser vs. Koth features two cards with alternate art and holographic treatment; Koth of the Hammer and Venser, the Sojourner. Furthermore, the set includes another five cards with alternate art; Anger, Chartooth Cougar, Path to Exile, Plated Geopede, and Preordain.[1]
In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains one of each emblem card for each of the two planeswalker's ultimate abilities.[3]
Venser vs. Koth was panned by critics and was ill-received, with some citing a lack of power, lack of favorable card–card interactions or synergy in both decks, and the "broad but shallow" approach with themes and mechanics.[3]
Background
Venser vs. Koth is based on the novel The Quest for Karn, which tells the story of the Scars of Mirrodin block.
| “ | Two Planeswalkers, one compassionate, one calculating, gave their all to save a world.
The Planeswalker Koth, from the metal plane of Mirrodin, sought help when his world darkened. He traveled to Dominaria to enlist allies and met fellow Planeswalker Venser. When Venser recognized the threat to Koth's world was none other than Phyrexia, he knew that the only hope for Mirrodin was to find its maker. But that would mean forsaking its people in the meantime. Koth would rather die than turn his back on his fellow Mirrans. But Venser knew they would all die anyway if they failed to reach Karn, his former mentor and creator of Mirrodin. Two Planeswalkers, one goal, very different methods. Recreate the struggle to lead the way to Mirrodin's salvation.[2] |
” |
Decklists
Venser
The rares in this deck are Venser, the Sojourner (holographic foil), Clone, Galepowder Mage, Sphinx of Uthuun, Sunblast Angel, and Windreaver.
Koth
The rares in this deck are Koth of the Hammer (holographic foil), Bloodfire Colossus, Lithophage, Torchling, Journeyer's Kite, and Volley of Boulders.
References
- ↑ a b c Mark Gottlieb (March 26, 2012). "Duel or Die". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c d Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedAnnouncing DDI - ↑ a b Adam Styborski. (March 20, 2012.) Venser vs. Koth Decklists Revealed!, GatheringMagic.