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  • Unstable Ford Expedition

    Unstable Ford Expedition

    Once you’ve accumulated 4 quest counters, click here.

  • The Kor Outfitters

    Come, Adventurer! How fortunate you are, to be stumbling just now into Kor’s Outfitting Shop.

    I can see you are on a quest for glorious fashion. Let us begin!


    Here’s a rugged look that’s been sweeping the Octohedral Highlands.

    This specimen is ready for any kitchen expedition with dual break-apart waffle irons, heat-resistant shoulder cladding, and genuine leather kitchen smock.

    To give the look more authenticity, the Adventurer sports a fierce red wind-swept beard, looking much alike to a fresh peach coated in rusty colored moss.


    With the struggles of adventuring weighing heavily on his shoulders like a thick blood-red cowl, this Wizard struts his stuff in front of the purple water veils of Magosi.

    Sporting elaborate golden trim and an undercoat of carbon-fiber lattice, he hardly looks like the adventuring type until you notice the flourish of indigo-colored cutoff climbing gloves.

    To top it all off, a wind-blown beard and tuft of wizened-white hair frame a world-traveled, grandfatherly face that any young adventureling would take advice from. His advice for today: Always dress well!


    Vampire fashion is undoubtedly in this season. Starting with classic black skin-tight Under-Armor shirt and obsidian shoulder pads, the look is made unique by the addition of a hairnet speckled with rare turquoise beads, like fresh dew clinging to the darkened fields of Zendikar’s famous umber-grass. The net also keeps strands of undead hair from falling into your infernal pizza.

    For accessories, look for a pair of patterned curtains to drape over your arms. These serve a dual purpose of cloaking your movements, and wiping your hands after doing the dishes.


    In Zendikar’s vast woods it pays to be prepared for any type of circumstance. For this survivalist, day-to-day adventures means collecting every bit of rope, pulley, leather, or tree branch to fall in his path. The collection is held together with rugged straps of spun spidersilk, dyed brown with the mud of many expeditions.

    Most important to the Survivalist is his “ally knapsack”, which holds the adventurer’s most prized collection – The tokenized memories of all of his adventuring friends. A hat leftover from the hookmaster who toppled off of the great Azure Hedron after their grappling hook accidentally cut through their own line. A left sock from an adventurer who tripped into the canyon of the Eldrazi Monument. A scrap of burnt parchment from the enterprising wizard who discovered that even the Misty Rainforests have volcanic activity in the form of giant balls of lava.


    Here we see a majestic ensemble in red steel-grey. The billowing anarchy of the cloaks is a stark contrast to the rigid, mathematical arrangement of the shellwork armor.

    Windswept beards again make a prominent showing, hardly suprising due to it being the primary beard style of this generation. Stately and carefree in one moment, companion adventurers are left speechless. You, too, would take a similar confident pose if you were to venture forth wearing this gear.


    One of the more suprising discoveries in Zendikar, snakes have been found to cozy up alongside and inside of many of the things adventurers are seeking. Priceless artifacts, ancient treasure chests, precious minerals, and enchanted coat closets have all been affected.

    A delightfully plush red rug is used to saunter across snake pits and other obstructions.

    The stylish adventurer’s cap is something else altogether. If cobras ambush you while you’re trying to grab a mysterious brown paper bag, the gnome-crafted pointed top will dutifully shunt snakes away from your head, while the side flaps embroidered with autumn-inspired patterns will keep falling serpents from tickling your ears with their playful tongues.

    The genuine elven-leather upturned collar protects the adventurer from the kisses of snake ladies who try to make a move on the first date, which is way too early, even for a snake lady.


    There is nothing quite so jolly as an elven bard, swinging gracefully from tree to tree in his quest for the Gemfiddle. In this dangerous profession, losing your footing is tantamount to failure – which is why this Bard uses no less than 4 dozen shoelaces on each boot, knotted together in intricate patterns to thwart even the most mischievous tree branch.

    Pulling together this whole look is the multiple leather cowl-capes, which protect the wearer’s back and neck from the incredibly sticky maple syrup local to the region.


    This Trapmaker’s outfit displays many of the recent improvements in trap-making that were developed by the plane-famous Blue Shapes Laboratory.

    A coat rack is mounted on the shoulders, ready to store any priceless capes or robes that are found on this Wizard’s en-clothed expedition.

    A matador’s cape is held in one hand, and with a flourish it tricks a rolling boulder into striking the cloth, rather than the wielder. Black is the color that most enrages a stone.


    “Be Prepared” is the Kor Scout motto, and here we have a shining example of preparedness. This adventurer supports the popular pure-white windblown hairstyle, sculpted into a twin monument of fuzz by a scrap of leftover map.

    A vest of embossed grey leather armor speaks of a long and tiring journey across the cracked plains of Zendikar, on the path for more metal hoops with hooks on them.


    Now here is a dedicated, well-trained, and well-equipped adventurer. You can tell by the lava-goggles and trap-bleached hair that this man has spent a good deal of time forging his skills in the Hedron Lava Tubes in search for gem blades and soul stairs. The hedron-shaped spikes on the right shoulder represent completed quests: Three is a very high number for an adventurer who is still alive.

    Key adventuring gear in these locales include a chain that clips your sword to your back, just in case the strange gravity fields and spouts of blue roil decide to buffet your adventuring party while they cling to a giant coconut, held safe by only a single twisted line of spiderrope.

    Dare ye live this lifestyle? You may want to take a second sword.

  • Magical Cards Facebook Feed 2

    Bog Wraith suck it Scathe Zombies!

    July 10, 2009
    Aaron Forsythe is extremely happy with the “flavor reboot” in M10. For the first time we are presenting a compelling, cohesive, and completely intuitive fantasy world to new players.

    July 8, 2009
    Howling Mine
    I totally agree. Now that you’ve gotten rid of all the cards whose flavor made no sense, you won’t have to look for such cards ever again. Well done!
    Amnesia posted his Top 5 New M10 Cards

    June 30, 2009

    Kelinore Bats, Runeclaw Bears, Essence Scatter, Act of Treason, and Divination.

    Kaboom! Billy Mays: REST IN PEACE

    June 28, 2009
    Lifelink joined the group Cards named after abilities.

    June 27, 2009
    Fear
    Why can’t I join this group?
    Vigilance
    you’re looking for “abilities named after cards”, grandma

    Kjeldoran Knight is looking for another knight to band with. Let me know if you know anyone.

    June 26, 2009
    White Knight
    Sorry man, I’m kind of busy. I just got reprinted you know.
    Black Knight
    Will any knight do?
    Kjeldoran Knight
    Yeah any knight at all.
    Black Knight
    So you’re saying… it don’t matter if I’m black or white?
    Squire
    too soon :(
    Overrun can somebody make some damn tokens over here?

    June 26, 2009
    Elvish Archdruid
    Sorry, I only make mana!
    Llanowar Elves
    It’s ok, nobody’s perfect.

    Savannah Lions is friends with Captain of the Watch.

    June 25, 2009
    Serra Angel
    honestly man, you’re embarassing yourself
    Savannah Lions changed his profile picture.

    June 25, 2009

    Savannah Lions
    sup guys :)
    Serra Angel
    this is just sad
    Air Elemental
    you didn’t make it, give it up
    Magma Spray is looking for Kitchen Finks. Anyone know where I could find them?

    June 25, 2009
    Harm’s Way
    Sorry man, no idea. But you know what? I think it would be way more interesting to go find Figure of Destiny.
    Magma Spray
    Sweet, thanks for your help!
    Lightning Bolt thinks he nailed that job interview :)

    June 16, 2009
    Nantuko Husk While it used to require a trained professional to deal combat damage, that’s no longer the case: Modern combat damage is as easy as 1, 2, 3, literally.

    June 12, 2009
    Nantuko Husk
    Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
    *Turn to page 56 and find the FIFTH sentence.
    *Post that sentence AS YOUR STATUS.
    *Post these instructions in a comment to this status.
    *Use the CLOSEST book. Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST book.
    Mogg Fanatic
    What a weird coincidence, I’m reading Combat Damage for Dummies too.
    Pulse of the Forge left the group Cards you can pretend are in your deck when you accidentally take mana burn

    June 11, 2009
    Braid of Fire
    Oh cheer up! Maybe we can work together ;)
    Wizards of the Coast posted a note: M10 Rules Changes.

    June 10, 2009
    We have instituted some exciting new changes to the way Magic works! Read all about them here:
    http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/46a
    Wall of Denial
    I’m pretty sure this is just a late April Fool’s joke
    Anger
    What the FUCK. I’m quitting Magic forever.
    Yawgmoth’s Bargain
    I’ve got a better idea for how you can fix Deathtouch.
    Despondency
    im going to kill myself
    Acceptable Losses
    In six months we probably won’t even remember playing with the old rules.
    Wizards of the Coast tagged Ball Lightning in a photo.

    June 10, 2009

    Ball Lightning
    what the hell
    Ball Lightning
    man, i look awful there. i don’t remember this picture at all.
    Glacial Fortress joined the group Chase Rare Lands that could have easily been Uncommon.

    June 9, 2009
    Secluded Glen
    Hi and welcome to the steadiest-growing group on Facebook!
    Yann Massicard changed his profile picture.

    May 30 2009

    Yann Massicard is feeling lucky :)

    May 30 2009
  • Ryusei, the Falling Star

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    Oracle Rulings

    10/4/2004: It must flip like a coin and not like a Frisbee.

  • Sorcerer Magazine, Issue #1

    Welcome to the premier issue of Sorcerer Magazine — Dominaria’s only newspaper about Sorcerers, Sorcery, and Sorcerous happenings.

    Sorcerers are very similar to Wizards, although they have much longer hair, and perfer Sorceries as their primary type of magical spell. They are also known for their sweeping robes and unending vanity.

    In this first-of-its-kind issue, we sent one of our foremost investigative journalists to talk face-to-face with the various Sorcerers inhabiting downtown Alara. What he found out is so sorcerous that we were legally obligated to print it by the Sorcerer’s Guild! Let’s take a closer look at the day-to-day life of these strange creatures.


    Nyyaaa!

    With this spell, I can destroy two ceiling lights at the same time. It’s all part of my plan to promote ground lighting, which accentuates my features in a way candelabras never could.”


    “Wow, this book is great! Wait, don’t turn the page yet – I’m not done reading it.

    Ok, now you can turn.”


    “When I was younger, I fell down (while skateboarding, if you must know) into a pile of glowing blue gems.

    Since that day, I have never needed to sleep with a nightlight. I consider this my most powerful ability.”


    “Could we get a red spotlight on my bare chest, please? These arcs of electricity are making me look pale.”


    “I have spent much of my life researching how to control the element of water — summoning it from thin air, making it fly twixt this place and that, bending the raw power of nature to my own will!

    I no longer have need for dixie cups or water balloons.”


    “Can someone help me out? I got my arms stuck in this thing while I was trying to change the batteries.”


    “I’m tired of magazines

    Sayin’ flat butts are the thing,

    Take the average elemental and ask him that

    She gotta pack much tree”

    So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)

    Has your girlfriend got the tree? (Hell yeah!)

    Tell ’em to shake it! (Shake it!) Shake it! (Shake it!)

    Shake those healthy leaves!

    Baby got tree!


    “Whenever my kids visit it’s only to get +1/+1 until the beginning of the end step.”


    More in this issue:

    • Sorceries vs. Instants: Why We Prefer Slower Spells
    • What’s Going On With All These Prodigal Sorcerers?
    • Sorceress of the Week
    • Portal Three Kingdoms — The Last Great Sorcery Set?
    • At-The-Scene: Reporter Slain by Stray Hyphenation
  • The Vampiric Tutor’s Academy of the Arts

    “Welcome to my innermost library of secret scrolls – you’ve been such a studious pupil all along, and so full of life! Since we both already know you’re here to learn more about Magic, let’s cut right to it. Ah ah ah!”

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    1. Cast a creature spell in your first main phase to trick your opponent into thinking you had your combat phase already.

    2. Whenever your opponent casts a spell, make sure to touch a couple of your lands and make like you’re about to say something, but don’t. What were you about to do? Your enemies will keep guessing, but ever wrongly!

    3. When tapping for mana, put a couple extra in your mana pool. You will never know when you might need it later, and your opponent will forget about it until it’s too late.

    4. Every cantrip in your deck is equivalent to a land, so you can swap them out one for one. Good examples include Bandage, Zap, and Aphotic Wisps.

    5. Land Grant works best in decks where you are unlikely to get land in your opening hand (or hands where you have a Gemstone Caverns). Load up on both and forsake normal lands.

    6. If you’re playing White and keep losing to decks that have creatures attacking you, pack your deck full of Circles of Protection. This quick cover will allow you to sit back and relax while your enemies ram their men into your Circles. Eventually, you’ll draw a big spell you can use to win against your opponent’s army.

    7. Play as many colors as you can, to make sure you have a card for every situation that may crop up. You never know who is going to show up and challenge you to a duel, and as a bonus, playing lots of colors will keep Angry Mob from wrecking you.

    8. If you’re dueling in a location with bright lights, make sure to use all foil lands from different sets and with different borders. Due to this shimmering distraction, your fellow wizards won’t be able to survey your available mana effectively. Since you’ll have tested your deck beforehand, you will be immune to its blinding effects.

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    9. Once you have a couple lands in play, keep a couple in your hand and bluff that you’re holding useful spells. Make sure to look at them sideways to make it more convincing, since the only reason someone would do that is if it’s a split card. Since a crafty black wizard might try to Mind Rot you, add a Library of Leng to your deck. This will keep them from seeing the cards in your hand.

    10. You can cast Vampiric Tutor to search for, you guessed it — another Vampiric Tutor. This will put the mind-screws on an opponent while you rack up dozens of virtual cards in your virtual card advantage IRA.

    “My most valuable student, it seems you’ve run out of life… you were so close to winning the next GP, too.”

    At those words, your Vampiric Tutor changes into a bat and flies away as you crumple to the floor, a bloodless husk!

  • Dominion Comix #14

    Chancellor’s ability is secretly powerful. It helps you draw your new cards earlier, which can be a big advantage. If you can keep track of the cards you’ve discarded, it becomes even better.

    Nevertheless, Chancellor seems to be overlooked in favor of flashier cards like Village and Silver.

    Mouse over the image or click here to view it in full.

    Here’s the actual Chancellor:

  • Dominion Comix #13

    Now we join our Dominion heroes as they encounter a new type of ally: The Duke! His amazing power is to leverage Duchies, but when the supply runs out there’s only one thing he can do.

    Mouse over the image or click here to view it in full!

    Here’s the original Duke:

  • Dominion: Intrigue Spoiler

    Donald X. Vaccarino’s board game “Dominion” is the hottest “board” game on Earth. Next month, Dominion’s first expansion, “Intrigue” will be released. In order to prepare you for this new castle building experience, Basilisk has put together both a spoiler list and visual spoiler.

    Visual Spoiler

    Spoiler List