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Wizards of the Coast Announces New ‘Modern Event Deck’

Wizards of the Coast announced last week, a brand new Event Deck product. This time, the new product will feature the Modern format. Here is the press release, quoted in it’s entirety:

 

Modern Event Deck

“Your power is here. Your time is now.”

“Get started with the deep-strategy Modern format in style! Draw on rare, high-powered Magic cards from past sets with this tightly constructed 60-card deck. Also includes a 15-card sideboard, strategy guide, Spindown life counter, 80 exclusive card sleeves, 5 double-sided tokens, and a deck box.

We are excited to introduce a new deck product to support the Modern format. This is meant to be in-line with the Event Decks we have released for specific sets except this is not set-specific and is for Modern rather than for Standard.”

Modern Event Deck

 

Deck Design and Deck Development: Ben Hayes
Languages Available: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014
MSRP: $74.99

Source: DailyMTG.com

 

About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and KAIJUDO. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Website at www.wizards.com.

 

 

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MTG Born of the Gods Spoiler Season is Here! (WARNING: Contains Spoilers)

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The next major Magic the Gathering release, Born of the Gods – the second set in Theros block – spoiler season is upon us! Check out what’s been spoiled thus far. Plus, additional Born of the Gods information below, including product images, links, and pre-release information!

 

 

Pretty sweet start to Born of the Gods! Additional Born of the Gods information:

Mechanics of Born of the Gods –

Card Image Gallery of Born of the Gods –

YouTube Born of the Gods Trailer –

Sealed Product Images

Looking forward to Born of the Gods? Battleground Games & Hobbies is the premier location for all your Born of the Gods pre-release action! Stay tuned for more Born of the Gods pre-release details, including schedule, prizes and so much more!

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Winner’s Circle: Jan 10 Friday Night Magic Champions


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Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Warleader’s Helix! Check out who won:

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Carlos Fontes (Mono-Black Devotion)

 

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Theros Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Derek Minasian

 

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Theros Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Wayne Morin

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Paul Sheldon

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Modern FNM – Start time: 7:15 PM

Second Friday of every month!

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1st Place: John Hadayia

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our Friday Night Magic events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us.

 

If you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere to enjoy playing Magic the Gathering while meeting new, like-minded people and win cool prizes and  exclusive promo cards, then Friday Night Magic at Battleground Games & Hobbies is exactly what you’re looking for! Try Friday Night Magic today at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic players consider Friday night the best night of the week. To learn more about our Friday Night Magic events, please click here.

 

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This Weekend at Battleground Games & Hobbies

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Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at our conveniently located stores. Whether you enjoy Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Yu-Gi-Oh and more, we have something for everyone. In addition, don’t forget that our tables are always open for play! Gather some friends, your favorite game, and stop by your favorite Battleground Games & Hobbies for a fun-filled evening! Not sure what game to play or try? No problem! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help or ask for a demo!

 

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Battleground Games & Hobbies

1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA

Friday:

Friday Night Magic – Standard

Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM

Friday Night Magic – Booster Draft

Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:30 PM

Prizes are awarded to top finishers and feature the exclusive FNM Warleader’s Helix promo card!

Saturday:

Warhammer 40K Open Play

Open to close – play all day!

 

Sunday:

Yu-Gi-Oh Sundays – Advanced Constructed

Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)

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Battleground Games & Hobbies

25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA

Friday:

Friday Night Magic – Standard

Entry: $5.00. Start time:  7:30 PM

Friday Night Magic – Modern

Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM

Saturday:

Yu-Gi-Oh Advanced Constructed

Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM

Sunday:

Pokemon League

Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)

To learn more about upcoming events at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please visit our event calendar and check out the forums!

 

Didn’t see an event for your favorite game? Is there something you wish for us to host? No problem! Contact us and let us know what events you would like to see in the future at your favorite local Battleground Games & Hobbies! We look forward to hearing your feedback and likewise, look forward to seeing you at our next exciting event!

 

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Yu-Gi-Oh ‘Premier Gold’ & ‘Dragons of Legend’ Booster Releases Announced

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Konami plans to release two new boosters for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG this spring: Yu-Gi-Oh! Premium Gold will release on March 28, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragons of Legend will release on April 25th, according to ICv2.com.

The Premium Gold booster takes the best cards from the past Gold Series sets and adds new cards to the mix, as well as introducing the new “Gold Secret” card rarity.

“Gold Rare” cards, which “enshrine” the cards in a gold color (gold card frames, gold art boxes frames, gold text box frames, card names and even gold level stars for Monster cards), have been available in a number of hobby exclusive Gold products in the past.  The new “Gold Secrets” cards include all those upgrades and add a Secret Rare Card’s textured foil pattern on top of it. Each 5-card “Premium Gold” mini-pack contains two “Gold Secrets” (either a brand new card, or one of the Legendary Gold Cards from the original Yu-Gi-Oh!  series).  Each mini-pack also contains three standard “Gold Rares” (one card a never-before released  Gold Rare, plus two past “Gold Series” cards).

Each Premium Gold box contains three mini-packs (for a total of 15 cards: six “Gold Secrets” and nine “Gold Rares”).

The final name and release date are still tentative, but Konami has also posted information on the Dragons of Legend booster, which it plans to release in April.

Dragons of Legend will include dozens of the most popular and fan-requested cards that have been used by duelists on the shows (including the original Yu-Gi-Oh! TV series, Yu-Gi-Oh! GXYu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal) — all in print for the first time ever.  The 5-card packs will contain one “Secret Rare” and four “Super Rare” cards.

The Premium Gold booster will follow the Cyber Dragon Revolution Structure Deck and the Star Pack 2 which release in February.

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Winner’s Circle: Jan 3 Friday Night Magic Champions

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Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Warleader’s Helix! Check out who won:

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Carl Godon (BUG Midrange)

 

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Theros Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Jai Alexander

 

 

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Jeff Debruyn

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our Friday Night Magic events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us.

 

If you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere to enjoy playing Magic the Gathering while meeting new, like-minded people and win cool prizes and exclusive promo cards, then Friday Night Magic at Battleground Games & Hobbies is exactly what you’re looking for! Try Friday Night Magic today at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic players consider Friday night the best night of the week. To learn more about our Friday Night Magic events, please click here.

 

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