Magic Duels: Origins campaign decks (Gideon)
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| Magic Duels: Origins campaign decks (Gideon) | |||||
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| Event date | July 29, 2015 | ||||
| Number of decks | 10 decks | ||||
| Deck size | 40 to 60 cards | ||||
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The first campaign for Magic Duels: Origins follows pre-spark Gideon Jura, then known as Kytheon Iora, on the plane of Theros[1][2][3].
| “ | Before you took the name Gideon Jura, you were Kytheon Iora, a thirteen-year-old kid from the slums of Akros on the plane of Theros. You possess a strong sense of justice, and your magic makes you resilient to physical harm. This combination leads you to speak more with actions than with words. | ” |
There are five matches in which the player represents Kytheon 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. Gideon's campaign acts as a tutorial, having simple decks with predetermined card order.
Gideon's first mission
In the first match, Kytheon faces some Akroan Guards with a monowhite deck.
| “ | You lead a small group of street toughs known as Kytheon's Irregulars. Together, you act as a force for justice and charity in the slums. While raiding an Akroan estate for food, you draw the attention of the city guards.[4] | ” |
Kytheon
Kytheon's Deck (Match 1)
Lands (24)
24 Plains
Akroan Guards
Akroan Guards' deck
Lands (33)
33 Plains
- Victory message
| “ | You fight your way out of your hideout. But you realize continued resistance will put your friends at risk. You lay down your weapons, and the guards haul you off to the dungeons. You are sentenced to ten years for thievery.[4] | ” |
Gideon's second mission
In the second match, Kytheon faces Warden Hixus with a 
deck.
| “ | Still standing for justice even while incarcerated, you fight against the bullying and corruption around you. Hixus, the prison's warden, begins to admire your commitment to your convictions. He starts your training in hieromancy, magic based on order and justice.[4] | ” |
Kytheon
Kytheon's Deck (Match 2)
Warden Hixus
Warden Hixus's deck
Instants (2)
- Victory message
| “ | Four years under the guidance of Hixus has shaped you into a powerful combat mage. Hixus believes your natural talent for wielding magic belies something special about you. He suspects that--like his own mentor--you may be a Planeswalker.[4] | ” |
Gideon's third mission
In the third match, Kytheon faces a 
deck.
| “ | Akros has fallen under attack as harpies mercilessly swarm the city's walls. Every able-bodied person is needed. You and the other prisoners are released, the city's last hope to beat back the monsters.[4] | ” |
Kytheon
Kytheon's Deck (Match 3)
Harpies
Harpies' deck
Creatures (21)
- Victory message
| “ | With your martial talents and magical skills, you manage to fend off the onslaught of voracious harpies. However, you hear calls for help from the main gate. Before the harpies can regroup, you make your way along the walls toward the cries.[4] | ” |
Gideon's fourth mission
In the fourth match, Kytheon needs to defend the city of Akros against a Cyclops attack. The Cyclops deck is .
| “ | A terrifying cyclops approaches the main gate, and he's not alone. You and your Irregulars are the only ones who can stop the monsters from storming the city. Fail to defeat them, and Akros will fall. Succeed, and you'll become a hero worthy of the gods.[4] | ” |
Kytheon
Kytheon's Deck (Match 4)
Cyclops
Cyclops's deck
Creatures (18)
Instants (4)
- Victory message
| “ | Your heroism at the gates of Akros did not go unnoticed. Heliod, god of the sun, seeks a champion to face an even greater foe. He offers you a sun-blessed spear and instructs you to destroy a mighty titan who serves Erebos, god of the dead.[4] | ” |
Gideon's fifth mission
In the final match of the campaign, Kytheon faces a Titan sent by the God Erebos. The Titan's deck is monoblack.
| “ | The ground shudders, and the putrid smell of rot fills your nostrils. The shadow of Erebos's Titan falls across you and your Irregulars. You raise your spear, and it radiates the light of the sun. The titan bellows ferociously. You charge forward anyway.[4] | ” |
Kytheon
Kytheon's Deck (Match 5)
Erebos's Titan
Erebos's Titan's deck
- Victory message
| “ | Grief-stricken over the death of your comrades, your Planeswalker spark ignites, sending you to Bant. You discover a realm of chivalry, and you are inspired to walk the path to knighthood. You take the name Gideon Jura, and you seek redemption.[4] | ” |
References
- ↑ Drew Nolosco (July 8, 2015). "Magic Duels: Origins Dev Diaries". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-08-05.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (June 16, 2015). "Magic Duels: Origins Gameplay Trailer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-02-07.
- ↑ Shotgunnova (July 07, 2017). "Magic Duels: Origins – Guide and Walkthrough (Website)". Game FAQs. Retrieved on May 29, 2025.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j MTG Lore (2025). "[https://mtglore.com/videogames/magic-duels/origins-gideon-campaign/ Magic Duels: Origins – Gideon Campaign] (website)". MTG Lore. Retrieved on May 29, 2025.