Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015: Ravnica campaign decks
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July 9, 2014 (iPad) July 16, 2014 (other)[1] | ||||
| Number of decks | 9 decks | ||||
| Deck size | 60 cards | ||||
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The third campaign for Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 was set on the plane of Ravnica.
| “ | The mysterious shard is linked to Jace, the Living Guildpact. His duties dealing with Ravnica’s guilds mean he could be anywhere. You must find the mind mage quickly. You may be close to finding Jace, but Garruk is close to finding you. | ” |
There were four matches in the campaign, which once completed would unlock a further five optional opponents[2].
Most enemy decks have two forms: one default, and another for the higher "Planeswalker" difficulty level. Cards added to Planeswalker difficulty decks are typically more efficient or powerful versions of ones from the default version.
Campaign Decks
Match 1: Search the City
The first match in the Ravnica campaign was against a 
deck built around Gates. While 5-colored, it was centered in Green, as demonstrated with the extra copies of all the Green-aligned Guild's Guildgates.
The opponent always begins the game with a copy of Maze's End in their hand.
| “ | Searching the city for Jace leads you to districts controlled by each of the ten guilds. You examine cluestones and guildgates in search of answers, but you find only more questions. It feels as if the city itself stands opposed to your progress. | ” |
Creatures (24)
Sorceries (3)
Enchantments (3)
Lands (25)
Sideboard (3)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 3 copies of Hold the Gates replace 3 Way of the Thief.
Match 2: Orzhov's Demand
The second match in the campaign is against a deck representing the Orzhov Syndicate. It focuses on the Guild's Exploit mechanic from Gatecrash.
| “ | The Orzhov Syndicate collects its debts even after killing the debtor. Teysa Karlov, the guild's envoy, has big plans of her own and doesn't want you poking around. If you can defeat her goons, she'll give you some information in exchange for getting out of her hair. | ” |
Creatures (22)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 2 copies of Basilica Guards replace 2 Staff of the Death Magus
- 2 copies of Knight of Obligation replace 2 Staff of the Sun Magus
- 4 copies of Vizkopa Guildmage replace 4 Basilica Screecher
Match 3: Selesnya's Power
The third campaign match was against a deck representing the Selesnya Conclave.
| “ | Teysa tells you that Jace has been seen with the healer Emmara Tandris of the Selesnya Conclave. When you arrive, though, the dryad Trostani refuses to let you intrude on the sacred grove. Wild creatures leap from the tree to stop you. | ” |
Creatures (19)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Call of the Conclave replace 4 Centaur's Herald
- 3 copies of Trostani's Judgment replace 3 Avenging Arrow
- 4 copies of Wayfaring Temple replace 4 Risen Sanctuary
Match 4: Jace's Test
The final campaign match was against a monoblue deck representing (but not including) the Planeswalker Jace.
| “ | Having passed Trostani's challenge, you are granted an audience with Emmara. She listens to your story and agrees to tell you where Jace can be found. When you meet the mind mage, he warns you that your quest will require exceptional mental toughness. Suddenly the two of you face each other across a fantastic landscape within your mind!
Jace gives you an enchanted trinket that points the way to the Onakke Catacomb on the drifting plane of Shandalar. Destroying the altar there should break Garruk's bond to the Chain Veil and allow you to suppress his curse. |
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- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty:
- 3 copies of Krovikan Mist replace 3 Æther Figment
- 3 copies of Phantasmal Dragon replace 3 Phantom Beast
Explore Ravnica
Match 1: Rakdos Riot
A deck based on the Cult of Rakdos.
| “ | Commence the dark carnival! | ” |
Creatures (23)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 3 copies of Carnival Hellsteed replace 3 Rakdos Ringleader
- 4 copies of Rakdos Pit Dragon replace 4 Demon's Jester
Match 2: Golgari Depths
A deck based on the Golgari Swarm.
| “ | Everything, including clues, eventually ends up in Ravnica’s sewers. But you’ll have to deal with the native hazards. | ” |
Creatures (22)
Sorceries (4)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Rot Farm Skeleton replace 4 Swamp
- 2 copies of Vigor Mortis replace 2 Terrus Wurm
Match 3: Simic Strangeness
A deck focused on the Simic Combine.
| “ | The Simic Combine experiments constantly to create weird new creatures. The longer they stick around, the harder they’ll be to deal with. | ” |
Creatures (25)
Instants (4)
4 Bioshift
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Cloudfin Raptor replace 4 Bioshift
- 4 copies of Experiment One replace 4 Frilled Oculus
- 3 copies of Drakewing Krasis replace 3 Shambleshark
- 2 copies of Fathom Mage replace 2 Species Gorger
Match 4: Boros Fist
A aggro deck featuring the Boros Legion.
| “ | You’re not going anywhere until you get past the Legion’s battle formations. | ” |
Creatures (31)
Instants (4)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty:
- 4 copies of Truefire Paladin replace 4 Boros Mastiff
- 2 copies of Assemble the Legion and 2 Boros Charm replace the 4 Nav Squad Commandos
Match 5: Chandra Nalaar
A monored deck designed around the character of the Planeswalker Chandra (but not containing her card).
| “ | The hot-tempered Planeswalker Chandra Nalaar has no patience for your interruptions. Calm her if you can. | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty:
- 4 copies of Chandra's Phoenix replace 4 Regathan Firecat
- 2 copies of Flametongue Kavu replace 2 Cinder Elemental
- 1 copy of Pyromancer's Gauntlet replaces the Staff of the Flame Magus
References
- ↑ Nik Davidson (July 9, 2014). "Duels of the Planeswalkers Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29.
- ↑ Shotgunnova (November 11, 2015). "Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 – Guide and Walkthrough (website)". GameFAQs. Retrieved on March 6, 2025.