Odyssey block
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The Odyssey block was the seventh block, consisting of the large expansion Odyssey (
) and the two small expansions Torment (
) and Judgment (
). The block came out in 2001-2002.
The main theme of this block was the graveyard.
Keywords introduced in this block: Flashback, Madness, Threshold.
Some notable cards from this set include Psychatog, Wild Mongrel, Mirari's Wake and the invitational cards of Jon Finkel (Shadowmage infiltrator) and, belatedly, Olle Rade (Sylvan Safekeeper.)
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[edit] Development codes
On the development codenames for the Odyssey block, MTG.com columnist Mark Rosewater writes:
| “ | The Odyssey block was the Magic Brand team's reaction to our hard-to-spell theme. They wanted simple-sounding names that were also easy to spell. In addition, they came up with the second big codename innovation: picking names that had a set order. Thus, the names began with "A," "B," and "C"—in alphabetical order. Why elements? I have no idea. But, hey, who says science never sees use later in life? | ” |
[edit] Mega cycle
- Alternate win rare enchantments starting with Battle of Wits and Chance Encounter in Odyssey, Mortal Combat in Torment, and Test of Endurance and Epic Struggle in Judgment.
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[edit] References
- ↑ "Codename of the Game", by Mark Rosewater, MTG.com, Monday, August 12, 2002.
