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| − | '''''Born of the Gods''''' is the second set in the [[Theros block]]. It is the 63<sup>rd</sup> ''Magic'' expansion and was released on February 7, 2014.<ref name="Announcing BNG">{{ |
+ | '''''Born of the Gods''''' is the second set in the [[Theros block]]. It is the 63<sup>rd</sup> ''Magic'' expansion and was released on February 7, 2014.<ref name="Announcing BNG">{{NewRef|feature/announcing-born-gods-2013-08-12|Announcing Born of the Gods|[[Trick Jarrett]]|August 12, 2013}}</ref> It is a [[small expansion]]. |
==Set details== |
==Set details== |
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{{cquote|Awaken the Myth}} |
{{cquote|Awaken the Myth}} |
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| − | Like its predecessor, ''Born of the Gods'' has a ancient Greek themed [[top-down]] design, making use of many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology mythological] tropes.<ref>{{ |
+ | Like its predecessor, ''Born of the Gods'' has a ancient Greek themed [[top-down]] design, making use of many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology mythological] tropes.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/born-identity-2014-01-10|The ''Born'' Identity|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|twelve-labors-2014-01-20-0|Twelve Labors|[[Ken Nagle]]|January 20, 2014}}</ref> The set contains 165 cards (60 Common, 60 Uncommon, 35 Rare, 10 Mythic) and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards. The set contained the [[planeswalker]] [[card]] for [[Kiora]], anticpated since her introduction in ''[[Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012]]''.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/kiora-package-2014-03-12-0|Kiora Package|Mike McArtor|March 12, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|developing-planeswalker-2014-01-10|Developing a Planeswalker|[[Sam Stoddard]]|January 10, 2014}}</ref> |
===Flavor and storyline=== |
===Flavor and storyline=== |
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| − | No longer content to walk the planes of the [[Multiverse]] seeking pleasure, the [[planeswalker]] [[Xenagos]] returns to [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] to become the god of revels.<ref>{{ |
+ | No longer content to walk the planes of the [[Multiverse]] seeking pleasure, the [[planeswalker]] [[Xenagos]] returns to [[Theros (plane)|Theros]] to become the god of revels.<ref>{{NewRef|uncharted-realms/planeswalkers-guide-born-gods-2014-01-08|Planeswalker's Guide to ''Born of the Gods''|The Magic Creative Team|January 08, 2014}}</ref> The boundaries that separate everyday existence from [[Nyx]] are growing dangerously thin. Strange [[Enchantment creatures|creatures of enchantment]], called Nyxborn or Born of the Gods, are pouring into the mortal world as Xenagos threatens to disrupt the very nature of the plane. [[Mogis]], the god of slaughter sends hordes of mortal and Nyxborn [[minotaurs]] against the human cities [[Akros]], [[Meletis]] and [[Setessa]]. [[Elspeth Tirel]] leads an army of heroes to break the minotaur siege at Akros. The humans were victorious, but the victory celebration after the battle becomes the ultimate ritual to launch Xenagos into Nyx as a god. Elspeth is blamed for his ascension and driven away in disgrace. |
===Marketing=== |
===Marketing=== |
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| − | ''Born of the Gods'' was sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (one card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro pack]]s, one [[event deck]] and a [[fat pack]]<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Born of the Gods'' was sold in 16-card [[boosters]] (one card being a [[marketing card]]), five [[intro pack]]s, one [[event deck]] and a [[fat pack]]<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/born-gods-packaging-2014-01-14|''Born of the Gods'' Packaging|[[Trick Jarrett]]| January 14, 2014}}</ref>. The boosters feature artwork from <c>Mogis, God of Slaughter</c>, <c>Ephara, God of the Polis</c> and <c>Phenax, God of Deception</c>. The set features the continuation of the [[Hero's Path]]. |
====Prerelease==== |
====Prerelease==== |
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| − | Quest 4 on the Hero's Path takes place at the ''Born of the Gods'' [[Prerelease]] events, February 1 and 2, 2014.<ref>{{ |
+ | Quest 4 on the Hero's Path takes place at the ''Born of the Gods'' [[Prerelease]] events, February 1 and 2, 2014.<ref>{{NewRef|daily-deck/born-gods-prerelease-primer-2014-01-24|''Born of the Gods'' Prerelease Primer|[[Mike McArtor]]|January 27, 2014}}</ref> As with ''Theros'', players will choose their destiny based on a favorite mana [[color]] and receive a [[Prerelease tournaments#Prerelease gimmicks|Seeded Prerelease Pack]] based on that color (Destined to Lead {{W}}, Outwit {{U}}, Dominate {{B}}, Conquer {{R}} or Thrive {{G}}). The Prerelease Pack contains a [[Life counter|Spindown Life Counter]], one of five [[Hero Card]]s (respectively <c>The General</c>, <c>The Savant</c>, <c>The Tyrant</c>, <c>The Warmonger</c> and <c>The Provider</c>), one of five quiz activity cards, two ''Born of the God'' [[booster]]s, three [[Theros]] boosters, and a seeded booster featuring cards appropriate for that player's chosen path—including one of the five [[Prerelease cards|Prerelease promo cards]].<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=MTG Realm|URL=http://mtg-realm.tumblr.com/post/68387020370/magic-the-gathering-born-of-the-gods-prerelease|title=Magic: the Gathering - Born of the Gods Prerelease|tumblr-title=MTG Realms|date=November 28, 2013}}</ref> |
====Launch Weekend==== |
====Launch Weekend==== |
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====Game Day==== |
====Game Day==== |
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| − | On March 1st and 2nd ''Born of the Gods'' [[Game Day]] players can use their [[Standard]] decks for the sixth quest on the Hero's Path: [[Battle the Horde]], a special [[Challenge Deck]] provided to the retailer.<ref>{{ |
+ | On March 1st and 2nd ''Born of the Gods'' [[Game Day]] players can use their [[Standard]] decks for the sixth quest on the Hero's Path: [[Battle the Horde]], a special [[Challenge Deck]] provided to the retailer.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/battle-horde-2013-11-26|Battle the Horde|[[Trick Jarrett]]|November 26, 2013}}</ref> By winning against the Challenge deck, players win a sixth Hero card (<c>The Vanquisher</c>). |
====Promotional Cards==== |
====Promotional Cards==== |
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| − | * [[Prerelease]], one of five according to the chosen destiny: <c>Silent Sentinel</c>, <c>Arbiter of the Ideal</c>, <c>Eater of Hope</c>, <c>Forgestoker Dragon</c>, <c>Nessian Wilds Ravager</c>.<ref>{{ |
+ | * [[Prerelease]], one of five according to the chosen destiny: <c>Silent Sentinel</c>, <c>Arbiter of the Ideal</c>, <c>Eater of Hope</c>, <c>Forgestoker Dragon</c>, <c>Nessian Wilds Ravager</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/born-gods-promos-2014-01-15|''Born of the Gods'' Promos|[[Trick Jarrett]]|January 15, 2014}}</ref> |
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Tromokratis</c> |
*[[Launch promo]]: <c>Tromokratis</c> |
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*[[Game Day]]: [[full-art]] <c>Kiora's Follower</c> |
*[[Game Day]]: [[full-art]] <c>Kiora's Follower</c> |
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*Game Day (Top 8): full-art [[foil]] <c>Pain Seer</c> |
*Game Day (Top 8): full-art [[foil]] <c>Pain Seer</c> |
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| − | *[[Booster box promo cards|Buy-a-Box]]: <c>Fated Conflagration</c><ref>{{ |
+ | *[[Booster box promo cards|Buy-a-Box]]: <c>Fated Conflagration</c><ref>{{NewRef|daily-deck/buy-box-promotion-2014-01-16|Buy a Box Promotion|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January 16, 2014}}</ref> |
====Tokens / Emblem==== |
====Tokens / Emblem==== |
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| − | A sixteenth card in the boosters can be a [[token]] creature card or an [[emblem]], with advertisements on the back side:<ref>{{ |
+ | A sixteenth card in the boosters can be a [[token]] creature card or an [[emblem]], with advertisements on the back side:<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/born-gods-tokens-2014-01-22|''Born of the Gods'' tokens|[[Trick Jarrett]]|January 22, 2013}}</ref> |
# {{w}} 1/1 Bird for <c>Ornitharch</c> |
# {{w}} 1/1 Bird for <c>Ornitharch</c> |
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# {{w}} 1/1 Cat for <c>Brimaz, King of Oreskos</c> and <c>Vanguard of Brimaz</c> |
# {{w}} 1/1 Cat for <c>Brimaz, King of Oreskos</c> and <c>Vanguard of Brimaz</c> |
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==Themes and mechanics== |
==Themes and mechanics== |
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{{See also|Theros block/Trivia}} |
{{See also|Theros block/Trivia}} |
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| − | * [[Enchantment creatures]], [[bestow]], [[devotion]], [[heroic]] and [[scry]] return from the previous set.<ref>{{ |
+ | * [[Enchantment creatures]], [[bestow]], [[devotion]], [[heroic]] and [[scry]] return from the previous set.<ref>{{NewRef|mechanics-born-gods-2014-01-13|The Mechanics of ''Born of the Gods''|[[Kelly Digges]]|January 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|born-gods-release-notes-2014-01-17|''Born of the Gods'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January 22, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/widening-field-2014-01-24-0|Widening the Field|[[Sam Stoddard]]|January 24, 2014}}</ref> |
| − | * [[Inspired]] ([[ability word]]) {{-}} Whenever ~ becomes untapped, do something. Creatures with inspired abilities represent the divine inspiration that comes from the world of dreams. A creature's inspired ability triggers every time the creature becomes untapped.<ref>{{ |
+ | * [[Inspired]] ([[ability word]]) {{-}} Whenever ~ becomes untapped, do something. Creatures with inspired abilities represent the divine inspiration that comes from the world of dreams. A creature's inspired ability triggers every time the creature becomes untapped.<ref>{{NewRef|devign-inspiration-2014-01-13|Devign Inspiration|[[Tom LaPille]]|January 13, 2014}}</ref> |
| − | * [[Tribute]] ([[static ability]]) {{-}} A creature with a tribute ability offers an opponent a choice: either it becomes even larger, or it does something nasty to your opponent when it enters the battlefield. E.g. Tribute 6 (As this creature enters the battlefield, an opponent of your choice may put 6 +1/+1 counters on it.) When ~ enters the battlefield, if its tribute wasn't paid, you may have ~ fight another target creature.<ref>{{ |
+ | * [[Tribute]] ([[static ability]]) {{-}} A creature with a tribute ability offers an opponent a choice: either it becomes even larger, or it does something nasty to your opponent when it enters the battlefield. E.g. Tribute 6 (As this creature enters the battlefield, an opponent of your choice may put 6 +1/+1 counters on it.) When ~ enters the battlefield, if its tribute wasn't paid, you may have ~ fight another target creature.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/born-legacy-2014-01-17|''Born'' Legacy|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 20, 2014}}</ref> It is said that Tribute replaced Monstrosity in this set, but wasn't said if Monstrosity will make a return in the 3rd set of the block. |
==Cycles== |
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''Born of the Gods'' has nine [[cycle]]s. Some cards are part of a [[Theros_block#Mega_cycles|Theros block mega cycle]]. |
''Born of the Gods'' has nine [[cycle]]s. Some cards are part of a [[Theros_block#Mega_cycles|Theros block mega cycle]]. |
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| − | * '''Gods''': five [[multicolored]] [[mythic rare]] [[legendary]] [[enchantment]] [[creatures]] that each embody one of the [[Gods (creature type)|gods]] of Theros. Each card has a low casting cost, but is not a creature until your [[Devotion]] to their two colors is 7 or more. They are all [[indestructible]] and have one static ability {{-}} <c>Ephara, God of the Polis</c>, <c>Mogis, God of Slaughter</c>, <c>Xenagos, God of Revels</c>, <c>Karametra, God of Harvests</c> and <c>Phenax, God of Deception</c>.<ref>{{ |
+ | * '''Gods''': five [[multicolored]] [[mythic rare]] [[legendary]] [[enchantment]] [[creatures]] that each embody one of the [[Gods (creature type)|gods]] of Theros. Each card has a low casting cost, but is not a creature until your [[Devotion]] to their two colors is 7 or more. They are all [[indestructible]] and have one static ability {{-}} <c>Ephara, God of the Polis</c>, <c>Mogis, God of Slaughter</c>, <c>Xenagos, God of Revels</c>, <c>Karametra, God of Harvests</c> and <c>Phenax, God of Deception</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|reconstructed/order-phenax-2014-01-20|The Order of the Phenax|[[Gavin Verhey]]|January 21, 2014}}</ref> |
* '''Archetypes''': five uncommon enchantment creatures, one of each color. Each Archetype has two abilities: one that grants a [[keyword]] [[ability]] to all of your creatures, including itself, and one that makes your opponents' creatures lose that same keyword. {{-}} <c>Archetype of Courage</c>, <c>Archetype of Imagination</c>, <c>Archetype of Finality</c>, <c>Archetype of Aggression</c> and <c>Archetype of Endurance</c> |
* '''Archetypes''': five uncommon enchantment creatures, one of each color. Each Archetype has two abilities: one that grants a [[keyword]] [[ability]] to all of your creatures, including itself, and one that makes your opponents' creatures lose that same keyword. {{-}} <c>Archetype of Courage</c>, <c>Archetype of Imagination</c>, <c>Archetype of Finality</c>, <c>Archetype of Aggression</c> and <c>Archetype of Endurance</c> |
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| − | * '''Fated spells''': five rare instant spells with a cost that includes MMM. These spells let you [[scry]] 2 when you play them in your own turn. {{-}} <c>Fated Retribution</c>, <c>Fated Infatuation</c>, <c>Fated Return</c>, <c>Fated Conflagration</c> and <c>Fated Intervention</c><ref>{{ |
+ | * '''Fated spells''': five rare instant spells with a cost that includes MMM. These spells let you [[scry]] 2 when you play them in your own turn. {{-}} <c>Fated Retribution</c>, <c>Fated Infatuation</c>, <c>Fated Return</c>, <c>Fated Conflagration</c> and <c>Fated Intervention</c><ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/twist-fate-2014-03-07|Twist of Fate|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|arcana/it-fated-2014-03-11|It is Fated!|[[Mike McArtor]]|March 11, 2014}}</ref> |
* '''Inspired creatures''': five uncommon creatures with the [[inspired]] mechanic, creating creature enchantment tokens for {{2}}M when untapping. {{-}} <c>God-Favored General</c>, <c>Aerie Worshippers</c>, <c>Forlorn Pseudamma</c>, <c>Satyr Nyx-Smith</c> and <c>Pheres-Band Raiders</c> |
* '''Inspired creatures''': five uncommon creatures with the [[inspired]] mechanic, creating creature enchantment tokens for {{2}}M when untapping. {{-}} <c>God-Favored General</c>, <c>Aerie Worshippers</c>, <c>Forlorn Pseudamma</c>, <c>Satyr Nyx-Smith</c> and <c>Pheres-Band Raiders</c> |
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* '''Nyxborn''': five common creatures with the [[bestow]] mechanic and no additional abilities. {{-}} <c>Nyxborn Shieldmate</c>, <c>Nyxborn Triton</c>, <c>Nyxborn Eidolon</c>, <c>Nyxborn Rollicker</c> and <c>Nyxborn Wolf</c> |
* '''Nyxborn''': five common creatures with the [[bestow]] mechanic and no additional abilities. {{-}} <c>Nyxborn Shieldmate</c>, <c>Nyxborn Triton</c>, <c>Nyxborn Eidolon</c>, <c>Nyxborn Rollicker</c> and <c>Nyxborn Wolf</c> |
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*<c>Eternity Snare</c> was last seen in ''[[Time Spiral]]''. |
*<c>Eternity Snare</c> was last seen in ''[[Time Spiral]]''. |
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*<c>Necrobite</c> was last seen in ''[[Avacyn Restored]]''. |
*<c>Necrobite</c> was last seen in ''[[Avacyn Restored]]''. |
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| − | *<c>Revoke Existence</c> from ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]''<ref>{{ |
+ | *<c>Revoke Existence</c> from ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]''<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/existence-revoked-2014-01-23|Existence Revoked|[[Trick Jarrett]]|January 23, 2014}}</ref> and last seen in ''[[Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth]]''. |
*<c>Springleaf Drum</c> was last seen in ''[[Lorwyn]]''. |
*<c>Springleaf Drum</c> was last seen in ''[[Lorwyn]]''. |
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{{Main|Born of the Gods/Intro packs}} |
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| − | ''Born of the Gods'' has five bicolored [[intro pack]]s:<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Born of the Gods'' has five bicolored [[intro pack]]s:<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/born-gods-intro-pack-decklists-2014-01-29|''Born of the Gods'' Intro Pack Decklists|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January 29, 2013}}</ref> |
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{{Main|Born of the Gods/Event deck}} |
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| − | ''Born of the Gods'' has one [[event deck]].<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Born of the Gods'' has one [[event deck]].<ref>{{NewRef|daily-deck/born-gods-event-deck-2014-02-05|''Born of the Gods '' Event Deck|[[Trick Jarrett]]|February 06, 2014}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Prodpage|node=118356|Born of the Gods}} |
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| Born of the Gods | |
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| Set Information | |
| Set symbol | |
| Themes and mechanics | Gods. Heroes, Monsters, Enchantment creatures |
| Keywords/ability words | Inspired, Tribute, Bestow, Devotion, Heroic and Scry |
| Set size |
165 cards (60 commons, 60 uncommons, 35 rares, 10 mythic rares) |
| Expansion code | BNG[2] |
| Development codename | Romans |
Born of the Gods is the second set in the Theros block. It is the 63rd Magic expansion and was released on February 7, 2014.[3] It is a small expansion.
Set details
| “ | Awaken the Myth | ” |
Like its predecessor, Born of the Gods has a ancient Greek themed top-down design, making use of many mythological tropes.[4][5] The set contains 165 cards (60 Common, 60 Uncommon, 35 Rare, 10 Mythic) and includes randomly inserted premium versions of all cards. The set contained the planeswalker card for Kiora, anticpated since her introduction in Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012.[6][7]
Flavor and storyline
No longer content to walk the planes of the Multiverse seeking pleasure, the planeswalker Xenagos returns to Theros to become the god of revels.[8] The boundaries that separate everyday existence from Nyx are growing dangerously thin. Strange creatures of enchantment, called Nyxborn or Born of the Gods, are pouring into the mortal world as Xenagos threatens to disrupt the very nature of the plane. Mogis, the god of slaughter sends hordes of mortal and Nyxborn minotaurs against the human cities Akros, Meletis and Setessa. Elspeth Tirel leads an army of heroes to break the minotaur siege at Akros. The humans were victorious, but the victory celebration after the battle becomes the ultimate ritual to launch Xenagos into Nyx as a god. Elspeth is blamed for his ascension and driven away in disgrace.
Marketing
Born of the Gods was sold in 16-card boosters (one card being a marketing card), five intro packs, one event deck and a fat pack[9]. The boosters feature artwork from Mogis, God of Slaughter, Ephara, God of the Polis and Phenax, God of Deception. The set features the continuation of the Hero's Path.
Prerelease
Quest 4 on the Hero's Path takes place at the Born of the Gods Prerelease events, February 1 and 2, 2014.[10] As with Theros, players will choose their destiny based on a favorite mana color and receive a Seeded Prerelease Pack based on that color (Destined to Lead 
, Outwit 
, Dominate 
, Conquer 
or Thrive 
). The Prerelease Pack contains a Spindown Life Counter, one of five Hero Cards (respectively The General, The Savant, The Tyrant, The Warmonger and The Provider), one of five quiz activity cards, two Born of the God boosters, three Theros boosters, and a seeded booster featuring cards appropriate for that player's chosen path—including one of the five Prerelease promo cards.[11]
Launch Weekend
Born of the Gods launched February 7, 2014 and the month's first Friday Night Magic started off the festivities. Players on the Hero's Path came to their stores to "Venture into the Wilds" and solved a puzzle hidden within the poster included in the Born of the Gods Launch Weekend kit. Players who solved the puzzle received a copy of the Quest 5 Hero Card (The Provider).
Game Day
On March 1st and 2nd Born of the Gods Game Day players can use their Standard decks for the sixth quest on the Hero's Path: Battle the Horde, a special Challenge Deck provided to the retailer.[12] By winning against the Challenge deck, players win a sixth Hero card (The Vanquisher).
Promotional Cards
- Prerelease, one of five according to the chosen destiny: Silent Sentinel, Arbiter of the Ideal, Eater of Hope, Forgestoker Dragon, Nessian Wilds Ravager.[13]
- Launch promo: Tromokratis
- Game Day: full-art Kiora's Follower
- Game Day (Top 8): full-art foil Pain Seer
- Buy-a-Box: Fated Conflagration[14]
Tokens / Emblem
A sixteenth card in the boosters can be a token creature card or an emblem, with advertisements on the back side:[15]
1/1 Bird for Ornitharch- 1/1 Cat for Brimaz, King of Oreskos and Vanguard of Brimaz
- 1/1 Soldier enchantment creature for God-Favored General
- 2/2 Bird enchantment creature for Aerie Worshippers
- 9/9 Kraken for Kiora, the Crashing Wave
- 2/2 Zombie enchantment creature for Forlorn Pseudamma
- 3/1 Elemental enchantment creature for Satyr Nyx-Smith
- 3/3 Centaur enchantment creature for Fated Intervention and Pheres-Band Raiders
- 2/2 Wolf for Raised by Wolves
- artifact token named Gold for Gild (this is the first ever non-creature token)
- Emblem for Kiora, the Crashing Wave
Themes and mechanics
- See also: Theros block/Trivia.
- Enchantment creatures, bestow, devotion, heroic and scry return from the previous set.[16][17][18]
- Inspired (ability word) — Whenever ~ becomes untapped, do something. Creatures with inspired abilities represent the divine inspiration that comes from the world of dreams. A creature's inspired ability triggers every time the creature becomes untapped.[19]
- Tribute (static ability) — A creature with a tribute ability offers an opponent a choice: either it becomes even larger, or it does something nasty to your opponent when it enters the battlefield. E.g. Tribute 6 (As this creature enters the battlefield, an opponent of your choice may put 6 +1/+1 counters on it.) When ~ enters the battlefield, if its tribute wasn't paid, you may have ~ fight another target creature.[20] It is said that Tribute replaced Monstrosity in this set, but wasn't said if Monstrosity will make a return in the 3rd set of the block.
Cycles
Born of the Gods has nine cycles. Some cards are part of a Theros block mega cycle.
- Gods: five multicolored mythic rare legendary enchantment creatures that each embody one of the gods of Theros. Each card has a low casting cost, but is not a creature until your Devotion to their two colors is 7 or more. They are all indestructible and have one static ability — Ephara, God of the Polis, Mogis, God of Slaughter, Xenagos, God of Revels, Karametra, God of Harvests and Phenax, God of Deception.[21]
- Archetypes: five uncommon enchantment creatures, one of each color. Each Archetype has two abilities: one that grants a keyword ability to all of your creatures, including itself, and one that makes your opponents' creatures lose that same keyword. — Archetype of Courage, Archetype of Imagination, Archetype of Finality, Archetype of Aggression and Archetype of Endurance
- Fated spells: five rare instant spells with a cost that includes MMM. These spells let you scry 2 when you play them in your own turn. — Fated Retribution, Fated Infatuation, Fated Return, Fated Conflagration and Fated Intervention[22][23]
- Inspired creatures: five uncommon creatures with the inspired mechanic, creating creature enchantment tokens for M when untapping. — God-Favored General, Aerie Worshippers, Forlorn Pseudamma, Satyr Nyx-Smith and Pheres-Band Raiders
- Nyxborn: five common creatures with the bestow mechanic and no additional abilities. — Nyxborn Shieldmate, Nyxborn Triton, Nyxborn Eidolon, Nyxborn Rollicker and Nyxborn Wolf
- Devotion X Spells: five uncommon cards that scales according to your devotion to that color. — Acolyte's Reward, Thassa's Rebuff, Sanguimancy, Thunderous Might and Skyreaping
- Uncommon Tribute: five uncommon creatures with the tribute mechanic. — Ornitharch, Siren of the Fanged Coast, Shrike Harpy, Thunder Brute and Nessian Demolok
- Gold uncommons: A cycle of five uncommon allied-colored gold cards with colors matching the gods of the set. — Ephara's Enlightenment, Fanatic of Xenagos, Ragemonger, Reap what is Sown, and Siren of the Silent Song
- Tapping Auras: five common auras that grant ability with in its cost. — Ephara's Radiance, Evanescent Intellect, Claim of Erebos, Epiphany Storm and Karametra's Favor.
- Enemy colored uncommons: An incomplete cycle of uncommon cards that have an ability that requires an enemy color. The cycle goes in the opposite direction from the similar cycle of commons from Theros. The cycle misses its member (a spot taken instead by Kiora's Follower, the sixth gold uncommon card). — Akroan Phalanx, Odunos River Trawler, Stormcaller of Keranos and Graverobber Spider
Reprinted cards
- Divination from Magic 2010 and last seen in Magic 2014.
- Eternity Snare was last seen in Time Spiral.
- Necrobite was last seen in Avacyn Restored.
- Revoke Existence from Scars of Mirrodin[24] and last seen in Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth.
- Springleaf Drum was last seen in Lorwyn.
Functional reprints
- Charging Badger is a functional reprint of Defiant Elf from Legions, save for creature type.
- Great Hart is a functional reprint of Pillarfield Ox from Zendikar and Foot Soldiers from Portal, save for creature type.
- Reckless Reveler is a functional reprint of Torch Fiend from Dark Ascension, save for creature type.
- Retraction Helix is a functional reprint of Banishing Knack from Eventide.
- Rise to the Challenge is a functional reprint of Thunder Strike from Magic 2011 and Magic 2014.
- Unravel the Æther is a functional reprint of Deglamer from Morningtide.
Strictly better
- Astral Cornucopia is strictly better than Manalith.
- Chorus of the Tides is strictly better than Snapping Drake.
- Drown in Sorrow is strictly better than Infest.
- Everflame Eidolon is strictly better than Pygmy Pyrosaur, Pyric Salamander and Spitfire Handler .
- Fall of the Hammer is strictly better than Crush Underfoot (except that the latter doesn't target the creature you control, so it may have shroud).
Strictly worse
- Culling Mark is strictly worse than Hunt Down.
- Felhide Brawler is strictly worse than Gutter Skulk (but strictly better than Spineless thug).
- Gorgon's Head is strictly worse than Basilisk Collar.
Preconstructed decks
Intro packs
Born of the Gods has five bicolored intro packs:[25]
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| Gifts of the Gods | W | U | Silent Sentinel | |||
| Inspiration-Struck | U | B | Arbiter of the Ideal | |||
| Death's Beginning | B | G | Eater of Hope | |||
| Forged in Battle | W | R | Forgestoker Dragon | |||
| Insatiable Hunger | R | G | Nessian Wilds Ravager | |||
Event deck
Born of the Gods has one event deck.[26]
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| Underworld Herald | B | ||||
References
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External links
- Born of the Gods product information page — Wizards of the Coast
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