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.)

Contents 1 Development codes 2 Mega cycle 3 Theme decks 4 Sets 5 References

[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? [1]

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[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.

[edit] Theme decks

Main article: Odyssey 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