Shandalar Enemy Decks (Henchmen)
| Shandalar Enemy Decks (Henchmen) | |||||
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| Magic: The Gathering (MicroProse) | |||||
| Event Details | |||||
| Event date | September 19, 1996 | ||||
| Format | Type 1 | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Decks belonging to higher strength enemies in the game. (Tier 3 of 12) | ||||
| Deck size | 60 card decks | ||||
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There are five computer-controlled enemies in the Henchmen tier of the Magic: The Gathering (MicroProse) game (also known as Shandalar). Four have a different monocolored deck, with the fifth splashing a second color. They start with up to 27 life and can't be bribed.[1].
The two expansions, Spells of the Ancients and Duels of the Planeswalkers each had variations of each enemy decklist. Since they could be installed separately, cards added for Spells were removed for Duels. The expansion decks didn't use the game's sideboarding mechanic.
High Priest
A strong White Weenie deck.
Original
Enchantments (2)
Lands (22)
22 Plains
Spells of the Ancients
Instants (4)
Sorceries (4)
Artifacts (4)
Duels of the Planeswalkers
The High Priest's deck in Duels was identical to the base game.
The Thought Invoker
A blue deck.
Original
Sorceries (3)
Lands (22)
22 Island
- Modifications
- Against red decks the Thought Invoker substitutes one copy of Twiddle for one copy of Volcanic Eruption
- Against green decks the Thought Invoker substitutes one copy of Twiddle for one copy of Lifetap
Spells of the Ancients
Duels of the Planeswalkers
The Thought Invoker's deck in Duels was identical to the original, other than not having a sideboard.
Necromancer
A black deck.
Original
- Modifications
- Against black decks the Necromancer substitutes three copies of Evil Presence for two copies of Paralyze and one copy of Throne of Bone.
Spells of the Ancients
Duels of the Planeswalkers
The Duels version of the Necromancer was identical to the original game, sans sideboard.
War Mage
A red deck.
Original
- Modifications
- Against white decks the War Mage substitutes one copy of Detonate for one copy of Celestial Prism
- Against blue decks the War Mage substitutes one copy of Detonate for one copy of Red Elemental Blast
Spells of the Ancients
In the Spells expansion, the War Mage splashed White for Disenchant and a full set of Circle of Protection: Red to protect it against its own sweepers.
Creatures (4)
Enchantments (4)
Duels of the Planeswalkers
The version of the deck in Duels reverted to the one from the base game, with two copies of Wall of Stone replacing two Detonate.
Instants (4)
Lands (23)
23 Mountain
Summoner
A green deck that splashes white for Disenchant and damage prevention effects.
Original
Creatures (17)
Enchantments (3)
- Modifications
- Against white decks the Summoner substitutes one copy of Giant Growth for one copy of Disenchant
- Against blue decks the Summoner substitutes one copy of Giant Growth for one copy of Tsunami
- Against black decks the Summoner substitutes one copy of Giant Growth for one copy of Lifeforce
Spells of the Ancients
Duels of the Planeswalkers
Creatures (17)
Artifacts (2)
Enchantments (4)
References
- ↑ Erik. "Magic the Gathering - Microprose Shandalar (website)". dos486.com. Retrieved on February 14, 2025.