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A block is a set of three story-based editions, typically beginning with a large expansion and followed by two small expansions.
Modern block design began in 1997 with Mirage block. Ice Age and Alliances were grouped together with Homelands as a block retroactively. (Because Homelands has no themes in common with and is not part of the same storyline as Ice Age and Alliances, it was later removed and replaced with Coldsnap.)
This practice still continues today; in general, every 12 months a new block is released. Lorwyn and Shadowmoor blocks are 6 months apart as they are mini-blocks and contain only 2 expansions.
Below is a chronological list of Magic blocks (earliest first):
[edit] Mini-blocks
Mini-blocks consist of one large expansion and one small expansion.[1]
[edit] See also
| Magic products · Magic: The Gathering sets · Magic products
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| Starter Level sets
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| Portal, Portal Second Age, Portal Three Kingdoms, Starter 1999, Starter 2000
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| Advanced Level Core Sets
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| Limited Edition Alpha, Limited Edition Beta, Unlimited, Revised, 4th Edition, 5th Edition, 6th Edition, 7th Edition, 8th Edition, 9th Edition, 10th Edition, Magic 2010
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| Expert Level early sets
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| Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, The Dark, Fallen Empires, Homelands
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| Expert Level block expansion sets
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| Ice Age
| Mirage
| Tempest
| Urza
| Masques
| Invasion
| Odyssey
| Onslaught
| Mirrodin
| Kamigawa
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Ice Age
Alliances
Coldsnap
| Mirage
Visions
Weatherlight
| Tempest
Stronghold
Exodus
| Urza's Saga
Urza's Legacy
Urza's Destiny
| Mercadian Masques
Nemesis
Prophecy
| Invasion
Planeshift
Apocalypse
| Odyssey
Torment
Judgment
| Onslaught
Legions
Scourge
| Mirrodin
Darksteel
Fifth Dawn
| Champions
Betrayers
Saviors
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| Ravnica
| Time Spiral
| Lorwyn
| Shadowmoor
| Alara
| Zendikar
| "Lights"
| "Shake"
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City of Guilds
Guildpact
Dissension
| Time Spiral
Planar Chaos
Future Sight
| Lorwyn
Morningtide
| Shadowmoor
Eventide
| Shards of Alara
Conflux
Alara Reborn
| Zendikar
Worldwake
Rise of the Eldrazi
| "Lights"
"Camera"
"Action"
| "Shake"
"Rattle"
"Roll"
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| Un-sets
| Commemorative Sets
| Compilations/reprint/gift box sets
| Special series
| Digital
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| Unglued, Unhinged
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Collector's Edition, International Edition, Pro Tour Collector Set, World Championship Decks
| Anthologies, Battle Royale, Beatdown, Chronicles, Deckmasters 2001, Multiverse Gift Box, Planechase, Renaissance, Rivals Quick Start Set, Vanguard Gift Box
| Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins · Jace vs. Chandra · Divine vs. Demonic · Garruk vs. Liliana · Phyrexia vs. The Coalition, From the Vault: Dragons · Exiled, Premium Deck Series: Slivers
| Astral, Commander Theme Decks, Masters Edition: I · II · III
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