Legendary Creatures
Mana value of 5. Power of 9. Toughness of 3.
Who is Yargle, Glutton of Urborg?
Set on a new plane inspired by Ancient Greek mythology, this block introduced the game's first theme of Enchantment Creatures.
What is Theros block?
Removed in "Magic 2010", this rule caused players to lose life equal to the amount of unspent mana leftover in their mana pool whenever a phase ended.
What is Mana Burn?
While officially released in 2019, Magic Arena was first accessible for play during its Alpha/Beta stages that started with this year.
What is 2017?
Although there exists a multitude of subcategories for deck styles, any deck can generally be classified as being either Aggro, Midrange, or this term.
What is Control?
Mana value of 2. Blue color identity. Known for getting themselves extraordinarily lost.
Who is Fblthp, the Lost?
The first use of the two set model, this block returned to a popular plane and introduced a new mana symbol.
What is Battle for Zendikar block?
The name of the current mulligan rule, implemented in 2019 after going through several iterations of testing in sanctioned tournaments.
What is the London Mulligan?
Magic's premier convention appearance was an incredible success, selling out of all 2.5 million cards they had brought with them to the Gen Con of this year.
What is 1993?
Although removed from the rules with the release of "Sixth Edition", this term is still sometimes used by players to describe a spell or ability failing to resolve.
What is Fizzles?
Modal double faced card. Printed in "Kaldheim". Back face is the planeswalker Tibalt, Cosmic Imposter.
Who is Valki, God of Lies?
While not the first sets to feature factions represented by specific color pairs, this block would introduce the ten guilds of which two-color decks often reference by name when being described.
What is Ravnica block?
Made obsolete with the release of "Sixth Edition", this nonpermanent card type was given a callback by the Split Second mechanic introduced in "Time Spiral".
What are Interrupts?
The year a Core Set was released featuring cards designed by big names of the gaming world such as Markus Persson, George Fan, Penny Arcade, and the Magic Community itself.
What is 2014?
Although officially added in Core Set 2021, this term was first coined in reference to a two mana artifact from "Antiquities".
What is Mill?
Has Infect and Flying, in addition to abilities that can grant it Haste and Regenerate. Known to some in the community by the nickname of 'Skittles'.
Who is Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon?
Themed and named after one of Magic's most iconic characters, the sets of this block were named "_____ Saga", "_____ Legacy", and "_____ Destiny".
What is Urza's block?
Printed on a ten card cycle of legendary creatures, this infamous mechanic received very aggressive errata shortly after causing the first ban for power level reasons in Vintage since 1996.
What is Companion?
This year saw the release of the first Duels of the Planeswalkers digital game, bringing Magic to the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 gaming consoles.
What is 2009?
Generally considered the most powerful cards in the game, this group of cards can be played on Arena thanks to an Alchemy card called "Oracle of the Alpha".
What is the Power 9?
First printed in "Fate Reforged". Color identity of Red, White, and Black. Depicts Magic's first transgender character.
Who is Alesha, Who Smiles at Death?
The set symbols of this block are a palm tree, a "V" within a triangle, and an open book.
What is Mirage block?
Intended to make the combat phase more interesting, this rule was added in "Sixth Edition" only to later be removed in "Magic 2010".
What is Damage on the Stack?
While Jumpstart is the current entry level product aimed at newer players, it is preceded by many earlier attempts starting with the release of Tempest's preconstructed theme decks in this year.
What is 1997?
Inspired by a cycle of 1 mana artifacts printed in "Odyseey", this slang term is often used to describe an artifact that can be sacrificed to draw a card.
What is an egg?