Masques block

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The Masques block was the fifth block, consisting of the large expansion Mercadian Masques () and the two small expansions Nemesis () and Prophecy (). The block came out in 1999-2000.

This block incuded the searchable Rebels and Mercenaries, Spellshapers, new cards with alternative costs, and new abilities playable by any player (i.e. Squallmonger).

Keywords introduced in this block: Fading.

Mechanics included "Rhystic magic" — Discounted spells and abilities that work properly unless a specified player pays a set amount of mana.

Contents 1 Development codes 2 Theme decks 3 Sets 4 References

[edit] Development codes

On the development codenames for the Masques block, MTG.com columnist Mark Rosewater writes:

“

The Masques block was the beginning of codenames themed for an entire block. Why Greek names? While R&D was coming up with silly names, my girlfriend (now my wife) Lora (Rosewater) suggested the word Archimedes. Because we knew we needed a theme, we chose to follow up with two other Greek names. The reason that Greek names won out over another theme was that R&D thought it funny not only to have odd-sounding names that were themed, but also to choose words that the rest of the company would have trouble spelling.[1]

”

[edit] Theme decks

Main article: Masques block/Preconstructed theme decks

[edit] Sets

[edit] References

Magic products · Magic: The Gathering sets · Magic products
Starter Level sets
Portal, Portal Second Age, Portal Three Kingdoms, Starter 1999, Starter 2000
Advanced Level Core Sets
Limited Edition Alpha, Limited Edition Beta, Unlimited, Revised, 4th Edition, 5th Edition, 6th Edition, 7th Edition, 8th Edition, 9th Edition, 10th Edition, Magic 2010
Expert Level early sets
Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, The Dark, Fallen Empires, Homelands
Expert Level block expansion sets
Ice Age	Mirage	Tempest	Urza	Masques	Invasion	Odyssey	Onslaught	Mirrodin	Kamigawa
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
Ravnica	Time Spiral	Lorwyn	Shadowmoor	Alara	Zendikar	"Lights"	"Shake"
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"
Un-sets	Commemorative Sets		Compilations/reprint/gift box sets			Special series			Digital
Unglued, Unhinged	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