Magic: The Gathering’s Fifth Edition was released March 31, 1997, with 429 cards, not including Basic Land and at its heart, Fifth Edition was very much an amalgamation of many different sets.
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Old School Magic
Old School Magic: Visions followed the Formula for a Stand Alone Expansion Set’s Expansion Set
On February 3rd, 1997, Wizards of the Coast released Visions, an expansion set for Mirage, which was very much like Alliances was the expansion for Ice Age. It expanded upon the new rules from Mirage of Phasing and Flanking, as well as the charms and Enchant Creature or Instant cards.
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Old School Magic: Mirage the set that perfected Color Balance with some Old School Flair
On October 8th, 1996, Mirage was released, as a stand alone set similar to Ice Age, for Magic: The Gathering. It had the feel of Ice Age, but was much more balanced and introduced many new card types, such as Charms and Tutors, as well as, adding new tribes and bolstering existing ones. Mirage also created additions to the rule book by adding two new rules; Flanking and Phasing.
Declassify >Random fandoms collide comfortably at Philly Non-Sports Card Show
This past weekend, I attended the 60th Philly Non-Sports Card Show in Allentown, Pa. This isn’t the first time I’ve been there, but every time I go I’m amazed at how much of that industry still exists.
I grew up with movie cards, sports cards, and collectible card games. Sure, I stopped collecting sports cards and I don’t collect Magic: The Gathering cards like I used to, but that obviously doesn’t mean everyone else kept up with their hobbies.
Declassify >Two Comic Book Stores and $50 are all it takes for a Successful Free Comic Book Day
This past Sunday was the “Black Friday” for comic book shops around the country; “Free Comic Book Day.” It is always the first Saturday in May, hearkening the Summer in with free comic books, sales and special events at most comic book establishments.
Given the current economy, and I’m not just talking about comic books, I do believe that there is a correct way to celebrate the day.
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