Eighth Edition/Core Game
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The Eighth Edition Core Game was a 2-Player Starter Set, which was released as part the Eighth Edition Core Set.[1] It was a starter-level product that came in two versions: with or without a CD-ROM. The contents were very similar to the Seventh Edition/2-Player Starter Set.
Contents
- 2 33-card preconstructed decks
- 1 seeded booster pack with 14 advanced cards (artifacts, enchantments and Instants)
- and 1 foil Elvish Champion
- Two playmats to explain the different game zones
- 2 cardboard life counters
- 2 player guides which cover 1 demo game
- 1 enhanced rule book with Eighth Edition rules
- 1 CD which contains 2 explanatory test games, basic information about how to play Magic, and Magic Online software (CD-version only)
- 1 manual for Magic Online (CD-version only)
Core game cards
The Eighth Edition Core Game contains seven cards that don't appear in Eighth Edition boosters. These cards are numbered S1/7 through S7/7, and they use the Eighth Edition expansion symbol. All of these cards are part of the Eighth Edition core set and are legal for play in all tournaments in which the Eighth Edition core set is legal.
- S1 Eager Cadet
- S2 Vengeance
- S3 Giant Octopus
- S4 Sea Eagle
- S5 Vizzerdrix
- S6 Enormous Baloth
- S7 Silverback Ape
Decklists
Gold
Gold Deck
Creatures (12)
Gold Pack
Enchantments (1)
Instants (1)
Artifacts (1)
Silver
Silver Deck
Creatures (13)
Silver Pack
Artifacts (1)
References
- ↑ Randy Buehler (July 26, 2002). "8E and the Starter Game". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.