Magic Duels: Battle for Zendikar campaign decks

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Magic Duels: Battle for Zendikar campaign decks
Magic Duels
Event Details
Event date November 19, 2015
Number of decks 10 decks
Deck size 40 to 60 cards
Magic Duels campaign decks
Magic Duels: Origins campaign decks (Nissa) Magic Duels: Battle for Zendikar campaign decks Magic Duels: Oath of the Gatewatch campaign decks
Digital preconstructed decks
Previous event:
Magic Duels: Origins campaign decks (Nissa)
Next event:
Pro Tour Gauntlet: Oath of the Gatewatch

The campaign for Magic Duels: Battle for Zendikar follows the Planeswalker Gideon Jura on the plane of Zendikar as he seeks allies to fight the Eldrazi.[1]

There are five matches with preconstructed decks against a series of computer-controlled opponents. Decks start at 40 cards, with 5 added each match for a total of 60 for the final match.

First mission

In the first match of the campaign, the player is Gideon with a white weenie deck similar to the ones in his Magic Duels: Origins campaign. The computer controls a Green manaBlue mana Eldrazi typal deck.

“  You are Gideon Jura, a valiant knight and Planeswalker. You have protected people on many planes, and now it’s the people of Zendikar who need you most. You arrive to find Eldrazi ravaging the land. The stronghold of Sea Gate has been overrun. You rush to free those trapped inside.[2]  ”

Gideon

Gideon's Deck

Eldrazi

Eldrazi deck
Victory message
“  You help the survivors escape. Among them is Nissa, an elvish Planeswalker. You share your plan to reclaim Sea Gate from the Eldrazi and ask for her aid. She speaks of a quest she must complete first, but she agrees to join the fight after you have assembled an army.[2]  ”

Second mission

The second match of the campaign is again as Gideon, facing Zendikari natives with a Green manaWhite mana Allies deck.

“  If you hope to reclaim Sea Gate, you will need the help of all those willing and able to fight. But when you approach a group of Zendikari, they are hostile. They band together against you, the outsider. You’re going to have to prove yourself.[2]  ”

Gideon

Gideon's Deck 2

Instants (2)

2 Tandem Tactics

Sorceries (2)

2 Windborne Charge

Enchantments (5)

2 Retreat to Emeria

3 Stasis Snare

Lands (19)

19 Plains

Zendikari

Zendikari deck
Victory message
“  By fighting with honor, you earn the trust of the Zendikari, in particular Kiora, a powerful merfolk Planeswalker. With her help, you assemble an army and lead them toward Sea Gate. After a rendezvous with Nissa, you are ready for battle.[2]  ”

Third mission

The third match of the campaign is Gideon's new Allies, in a Green manaWhite mana deck, against Blue manaBlack mana Eldrazi.

“  You fearlessly lead your new army against the mass of Eldrazi at Sea Gate. The odds are against you, but you are determined, and the Zendikari follow your lead. The battle is hard-fought, and just when you need it most, your ally Jace Beleren arrives to turn the tide.[2]  ”

Gideon's Army

Gideon's Army Deck

Eldrazi

Eldrazi deck 2
Victory message
“  Victory! Sea Gate once again belongs to the Zendikari. But you can’t celebrate for long. A monstrous form appears on the horizon. It’s the Eldrazi titan Ulamog. He’s on a warpath, heading straight toward Sea Gate. You need a plan.[2]  ”

Fourth mission

The fourth match of the campaign has Gideon's Army facing the Planeswalker Nissa. The player deck was now splashing red, while the computer controls a monogreen deck similar to the previous campaign. Additionally, Nissa starts with the Planeswalker card Jace Beleren in play.

“  You consult with the other Planeswalker. You all agree that Ulamog must be stopped, but you disagree over strategy. Kiora refuses to compromise and storms off into the sea. You can’t afford to lose more of your team. You must convince Nissa and Jace to trust your plan.[2]  ”

Gideon's Army

Nissa

Nissa's deck
Victory message
“  You and the other Planeswalkers agree on a plan to contain Ulamog and defeat him. Each of you has an important role to play. While Nissa and Jace assemble the hedrons to trap the titan, you hold the encroaching Eldrazi forces at bay.[2]  ”

Final mission

The final match of the campaign sees the allied Planeswalkers come up against the Eldrazi Titan Ulamog. The player deck is now Red manaGreen manaWhite manaBlue mana and the computer is Black manaGreen mana, though with a focus on the large colorless spells which are synonymous with Eldrazi.

“  Thanks to the cover you provided, Jace and Nissa were able to align the hedrons and trap Ulamog. But suddenly, a fresh wave of Eldrazi rises from the depths of the sea. They’re everywhere. There’s no time to plan. You have to fight.[2]  ”

Gideon's Army

Gideon's Army Deck 3

Ulamog

Ulamog's deck
Victory message
“  You’ve given this battle your all, repelling the Eldrazi long enough for Jace and Nissa to assault Ulamog with an intense blast of power. It’s working. If the three of you can hold on for another moment, you’ll have won. That’s when you feel the land shift beneath you.[2]  ”

References

  1. Shotgunnova (July 07, 2017). "Magic Duels: Origins – Guide and Walkthrough (Website)". Game FAQs. Retrieved on May 29, 2025.
  2. a b c d e f g h i j MTG Lore (2025). "Magic Duels: Battle for Zendikar Campaign (website)". MTG Lore. Retrieved on May 29, 2025.