Vintage MTG

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Happy Wednesday MTG peeps,

Here at MTG Realm we play a lot of different Magic: the Gathering formats - namely Standard (our fav) where there is plentiful access to stock at MTG Mint Card, Commander, Modern, and of course casual kitchen table formats where almost anything can go.  We did not however touch Vintage or Legacy - perhaps because we did not get into the game until Lorwyn block, perhaps it was a budget thingy - we don't know.  Anywhoos - it certainly doe not detract from our appreciation for these formats one bit.  For a run-down of all sanctioned format, check out this mothersite page.  Today's post is all about Vintage / Legacy news - let's go -

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If you play Magic: the Gathering Online, you'll want to check the mothersite announcement from last week -

Set Name: Vintage Masters
Magic Online Prerelease Events: June 13-16, 2014
Magic Online Release Date: June 16, 2014

Vintage Masters is a set that will be similar in size to Modern Masters, available only in Magic Online. Vintage Masters will introduce fresh new artwork for several other classic cards you'll find in the set as well.  Vintage Masters will be a non-redeemable set available only in Magic Online in 15-card booster packs. Vintage Masters booster packs will retail for the MSRP of $6.99, and each pack will contain the following:
• 10 commons
• 3 uncommons
• 1 rare or mythic rare
• 1 premium foil card (any rarity, including the extremely rare premium foil Power Nine card), OR 1 Power Nine card

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Next up -  

If you find yourself in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this weekend, and happen to play Legacy (aka Type 1.5) or Vintage (aka Type 1), you'll definitely be wanting to check out the Eternal Weekend hosted by Card Titan at the convention centre.  There will be two main events and a number of side events starting on Friday and running all weekend with a number of amazing Magic: the Gathering artists on site including Mark Poole, Dan Frazier, Matt Stewart, David Palumbo, Jeff Menges, Chuck Lukacs, and Bryon Wackwitz.

Saturday Main Event - 2013 Legacy Champs
The Legacy Champion receives a special alt-art trophy of Wasteland by Steven Belledin (original art by Una Fricker) with potential pay-outs in the form of store credit to 64th place.

Sunday Main Event - 2013 Vintage Champs
The Vintage Champion receives a special alt-art trophy of Ancestral Recall by Ryan Pancoast (original art by Mark Poole)with potential pay-outs in the form of store credit to 64th place.

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