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List of Cards Reported
- Dual Lands
- Mox Diamond
- Mox Jet
- Mox Pearl
- Lion's Eye Diamond
- Lich
- Ancestral Recall
- The Abyss
- Sinkhole
- Candelabra of Tawnos
- Tourney rules have been updated to clarify that cards opened in packs not belonging to that set aren't limited legal, and if deck swaps are done, you keep the cards not belonging to the set.
- The cards replace the basic land in the pack
- The distribution is random.
- Frequency is unknown but the following statements have been made: CaptainBlack (MTGS) 1 in every 20 Boxes, Patrick Chapin (The Innovator) 1 in every 37 packs.
- This doesn't void the reserve list because these are existing copies of the cards inserted into packs. It doesn't technically put more into circulation it just recirculates existing cards.
- The cards are only legal in the format they are legal in already.
- The cards are in both English and foreign language boxes (The Sinkhole was pulled from a Japanese pack).
- Reported cards have been from these sets (Beta, Unlimited, Antiquities, Stronghold, Visions, Legends).
- The cards have uneven distribution, ie: there are more Mox Diamond than Mox Ruby; more Lion's Eye Diamond than Black Lotus.
- The cards appear throughout first run, not just pre-release, not sure of the second run.
This email was sent to the Judges list. Here to hoping for some Power 9 this weekend!
Q: I heard that there are vintage cards in Zendikar boosters - is it correct?Tweet this!
A: Yes, certain authentic vintage cards have been inserted in some booster packs for Zendikar.
Q: Are the vintage cards real? Or are they reprints?
A: These cards are actual original cards, not reprints.
Q: How many vintage cards are in the set?
A: As a general policy, we don't disclose collation for a given card set. There are over 90 different vintage cards.
Q: Why did Wizards insert vintage cards in Zendikar boosters?
A: The cards fit the game play and theme of the Zendikar set which is about 'deadly perils and priceless treasures'.
Q: Which vintage cards did you insert?
A: Consistent with the game play and theme of the set, we included some of the most powerful cards in Magic's history.
Q: Can I play these vintage cards in a tournament?
A: These vintage cards retain their current status in the tournament environment. They are allowed in certain organized play formats that can be found on www.magicthegathering.com.
Q: Are vintage cards inserted in all Zendikar boosters? Including reprints?
A: Vintage cards, like all cards in Magic, are not available in all packs. We do not disclose collation information.
Q: Are vintage cards inserted in Magic Online Zendikar boosters?
A: No. No vintage cards are inserted in Magic Online Zendikar boosters.
To Recap:
Yes, vintage cards are in boosters. Yes, they're originals, not reprints. No, you can't play in your limited Zendikar event with pre-Zendikar cards. No, we can't talk about which cards, how many have been inserted, or where they came from. Yes, the MTR already covers this somewhat new situation (foil Lightning Bolts in Nemesis, anyone?). If someone opens a "priceless treasure," they should keep it and enjoy. The truck with the "deadly perils" boxes had a horrific accident, so the only deadly perils this weekend are the traps across the table from you. ;-)
--Carter
DCI Judge Coordinator
Wizards of the Coast
Organized Play
John.Carter@wizards.com
