Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015: Shandalar campaign decks
- For the decks from MicroProse's "Shandalar" game and it's expansion Duels of the Planeswalkers, see Magic: The Gathering (MicroProse) Preconstructed Decks.
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July 9, 2014 (iPad) July 16, 2014 (other)[1] | ||||
| Number of decks | 8 decks | ||||
| Deck size | 60 cards | ||||
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The fourth campaign for Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 was set on the plane of Shandalar.
| “ | Jace has sent you here to locate the Onakke Catacomb, the location of the Chain Veil’s altar. You don’t know where it lies, though, so you begin to search for clues. | ” |
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 versions of ones from the default version.
Shandalar Campaign
Match 1: Storm the Castle
The first Shandalar campaign match is against a white weenie deck with a Soldier theme.
| “ | You've discovered the location of an ancient map that can direct you to the tomb. But the castle protecting it is under siege. You join the besieging army, hoping to overcome the castle's defenses and secure the map. | ” |
Creatures (24)
Lands (24)
24 Plains
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 2 extra copies of Captain of the Watch replace 2 Armored Warhorse
- 4 copies of Honor of the Pure replace 4 Glorious Charge
Match 2: Sliver Hive
The second match in the campaign is against a 
Sliver typal deck. It is similar to the Sliver Hive deck from Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014, except it has replaced ramp and removal with new Slivers from the Magic 2015 expansion.
| “ | The map is indecipherable. You continue to explore Shandalar, coming across a strange race of rapidly evolving creatures. Individually they pose little threat, but as they call more to the fight, they all grow more powerful. | ” |
Creatures (32)
Sorceries (4)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty Sliver Hive becomes a 
deck:
- 2 copies of Battle Sliver replace 2 Megantic Sliver
- 2 copies of Bonescythe Sliver replace 2 Striking Sliver
- 4 copies of Galerider Sliver replace 4 Groundshaker Sliver
- 1 copy of Island replaces 1 Plains
Match 3: Cruel Reflection
In the third match of the campaign, the player faces Riku of Two Reflections, who uses an exact copy of their deck.
| “ | Riku of Two Reflections, a master of mirror magic, challenges you to face yourself in combat. If you are victorious, he will tell you where to find the Onakke Caromb. | ” |
Match 4: Onakkee Guardians
The final match of the campaign is against a 
Bloodthirst deck.
| “ | You arrive at the tomb, only to be confronted by the ancient spirit of a crazed Onakke shaman. Amid cackling laughter, he tells you that the prophecy is being fulfilled. The Worldslayer, a demon of great power, will cleanse Shandalar, and the Onakke will rise again!
You have a bad feeling you know who the Worldslayer is. Having defeated the shaman, you smash the ancient altar. Within, you find a strange crystal orb, in its depths you see a vast swamp and the hulking form of the demon Ob Nixilis. Perhaps this object can help you track him down. |
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- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Searing Spear replace Crippling Blight
- 3 copies of Shadowborn Demon replace Bonebreaker Giant
- 4 copies of Stormblood Berserker replace Blood Ogre
Explore Shandalar
Match 1: Beast Ambush
A monogreen deck.
| “ | Your blind wandering has led you into a nest of monsters! | ” |
Creatures (29)
Lands (25)
25 Forest
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Kalonian Tusker replace 4 Timberpack Wolf
- 2 copies of Thragtusk replace 2 Spiked Baloth
Match 2: Wizards' Tower
A monoblue Mill deck.
| “ | Get ready to test your wits, if you have any wits left at all. | ” |
Creatures (23)
Lands (25)
25 Islands
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Sleep replace 4 Sage's Row Denizen
- 4 copies of Thought Scour replace 4 Paragon of Gathering Mists
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 4 copies of Dragonspeaker Shaman replace 4 Firebreathing.
Match 3: Slimy Horror
A deck designed around Bogbrew Witch.
| “ | Squids and frogs and toads, oh my! | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 4 copies of Murder replace 4 Turn to Frog.
Match 4: Assassin's Blade
A monoblack deck.
| “ | A hidden assassin ambushes you. Fight for your life! | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 4 copies of Murder replace 4 Assassinate.
Match 5: Blazing Wings
| “ | As you explore, you enter a volcanic range that roars with erupting flame. Suddenly the roaring is upon you, as dragons strike. | ” |
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.