Magic 2013 Intro Packs

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Happy Monday MTG peeps,

We here at MTG Realm are now firmly back in our seats and back on the interwebs after spending a week in 'meat space' enjoying all things analog and organic.  We did get a chance to take in a Magic 2013 pre-release event at OMG! Games in Barrie on Sunday which we'll post about in a latter post.  For now, we'll celebrate our return online with some Magic the Gathering news from the mothersite - the M13 Intro Pack decklists.

Each Magic 2013 Intro Pack contains
•  1 Premium Card
•  1 60-Card Deck
•  2 Boosters
•  1 Learn-To-Play Insert
•  1 Strategy Insert

Intro Packs hit local gaming stores on 13th July and has a suggested retail price of about $15.00, which we think provides decent value as they now have two booster packs.  The Intro Pack is a great way for novice players to get into the game and are easily customized.  We suggest that you may want to pick up additional Magic 2013 singles from MTG Mint Card to upgrade the decklist as your skill improves.  Anywhoos - onto the lists . . .
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Path to Victory - / 
Rares - Odric, Master Tactician, Captain of the Watch

Attack early and often with your ever-growing battalion. Under the command of Odric, Master Tactician, your troops will overwhelm your opponents, even dictating their blocking decisions if you attack with three or more creatures. Blue fliers provide air support as you march to victory.

25 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 8  Island, 16  Plains

25 creatures : 3  Ajani's Sunstriker, 2  Arctic Aven, 3  Attended Knight, 1  Battleflight Eagle, 1  Captain of the Watch, 2  Chronomaton, 1  Courtly Provocateur, 2  Crusader of Odric, 1  Faerie Invaders, 2  Griffin Protector, 2  Healer of the Pride, 1  Odric, Master Tactician, 1  Serra Angel, 3  Silvercoat Lion

10 other spells : 2  Captain's Call, 2  Divine Verdict, 1  Downpour, 1  Glorious Charge, 1  Oblivion Ring, 1  Ring of Thune, 1  Safe Passage, 1  Tricks of the Trade
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Depths of Power - /
Rares - Talrand, Sky Summoner,

Seize the power of wind and waves with the help of legendary merfolk Talrand, Sky Summoner. While drakes assault your enemies from the skies, you manipulate the battlefield and burn immediate threats, steering the course to victory.

24 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 15  Island, 8  Mountain

18 creatures ; 2  Archaeomancer, 2  Augur of Bolas, 1  Fog Bank, 1  Harbor Serpent, 3  Kraken Hatchling, 2  Mindclaw Shaman, 2  Scroll Thief, 1  Stormtide Leviathan, 1  Talrand, Sky Summoner, 3  Wind Drake

18 other spells : 2  Divination, 1  Elixir of Immortality, 1  Essence Scatter, 1  Hydrosurge, 1  Negate, 1  Rewind, 1  Ring of Evos Isle, 3  Searing Spear, 1  Sleep, 1  Smelt, 1  Switcheroo, 2  Talrand's Invocation, 1  Turn to Slag, 1  Unsummon
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Sole Domination - /
Rares - Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis, Xathrid Gorgon

Choose a single fearsome attacker to lead the charge in this deck filled with exalted creatures led by the legendary demon Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis. Your other forces lend support and defense, ready for their turn to lead the attack.

24 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 8  Plains, 15  Swamp

26 creatures : 2  Aven Squire, 2  Bloodhunter Bat, 2  Duskmantle Prowler, 2  Duty-Bound Dead, 1  Guardians of Akrasa, 1  Knight of Glory, 2  Knight of Infamy, 1  Liliana's Shade, 1  Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis, 3  Servant of Nefarox, 2  Tormented Soul, 1  Vampire Nighthawk, 1  Veilborn Ghoul, 2  Walking Corpse, 1  Warclamp Mastiff, 1  Xathrid Gorgon, 1  Zombie Goliath

10 other spells : 1  Angelic Benediction, 1  Blood Reckoning, 2  Cower in Fear, 1  Mark of the Vampire, 2  Murder, 2  Pacifism, 1  Ring of Xathrid
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Mob Rule - /
Rare - Krenko, Mob Boss, Fervor

Hordes of goblins are spoiling for a fight in this aggressive deck. Get ready to raze the city, as legendary goblin Krenko, Mob Boss recruits another goblin for every goblin you already have. As your mob grows, your opponent will have no place to hide.

24 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 8  Forest, 15  Mountain

21 creatures : 1  Arms Dealer, 1  Bladetusk Boar, 2  Dragon Hatchling, 2  Fire Elemental, 2  Flinthoof Boar, 2  Furnace Whelp, 3  Goblin Arsonist, 1  Goblin Battle Jester, 1  Krenko, Mob Boss, 2  Mogg Flunkies, 2  Reckless Brute, 1  Rummaging Goblin, 1  Torch Fiend

15 other spells : 1  Chandra's Fury, 1  Cleaver Riot, 1  Fervor, 2  Flames of the Firebrand, 1  Kindled Fury, 2  Krenko's Command, 1  Ring of Valkas, 1  Serpent's Gift, 2  Titanic Growth, 1  Trumpet Blast, 2  Volcanic Geyser
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Wild Rush - /

Rares - Yeva, Nature's Herald, Predatory Rampage

Massive creatures hit the ground running with this explosive deck. Legendary elf Yeva, Nature’s Herald adds an element of surprise to your game, letting you cast creatures just about whenever you want to. Crush your enemies when they least expect it.

25 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 16  Forest, 8  Swamp

21 creatures : 1  Acidic Slime, 3  Arbor Elf, 2  Centaur Courser, 2  Deadly Recluse, 2  Duskdale Wurm, 2  Garruk's Packleader, 1  Mwonvuli Beast Tracker, 1  Primal Huntbeast, 1  Sentinel Spider, 2  Spiked Baloth, 2  Vastwood Gorger, 1  Yeva, Nature's Herald, 1  Yeva's Forcemage

14 other spells : 1  Crippling Blight, 2  Essence Drain, 1  Fungal Sprouting, 1  Naturalize, 1  Predatory Rampage, 1  Prey Upon, 2  Public Execution, 1  Rancor, 2  Ranger's Path, 1  Ring of Kalonia, 1  Rise from the Grave
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