The Zendikar block is the sixteenth block consisting of, atypically, two large expansions Zendikar () and Rise of the Eldrazi (), with one small expansion Worldwake () in between.[1][2]
Description
The Zendikar block was released over 2009–2010. In design, it was considered an experimental land block.[3] Because of Rise's premise as a large set, it introduced its own collection of ability words and keywords, instead of further expansion of the previous mechanics.
Mechanics introduced in this block:
- from Zendikar and Worldwake: Landfall, Quest enchantments, Trap cards, Multikicker.
- from Rise of the Eldrazi: Annihilator, Level Up, Rebound, Totem armor.
Mechanics reused from the past:
- from Invasion: Kicker (last seen in Time Spiral).
Sets
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Mega cycle
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| Planeswalkers | Gideon Jura (Rise of the Eldrazi) | Jace, the Mind Sculptor (Worldwake) | Sorin Markov (Zendikar) | Chandra Ablaze (Zendikar) | Nissa Revane (Zendikar) |
| Five monocolored planeswalkers, each with their own part of the Zendikar storyline. | |||||
Theme decks
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 07, 2009). "Playing With Blocks". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 24, 2013). "Modern Tales, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 24, 2014). "Top 8 and a Half Tales". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.