Onslaught block

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The Onslaught block was the eighth block, consisting of the large expansion Onslaught () and the two small expansions Legions () and Scourge () . The block came out in 2002-2003.

The theme of the Onslaught block is creature types, "tribal".

The Onslaught block was the first to introduce at least one new keyword in each set, a trend which all blocks since have followed.

Keywords introduced in this block: Amplify, Morph, Provoke, Storm, Typecycling

Evergreen keywords introduced: Double strike, Fear.

Keywords reused from the past: Cycling.

Contents 1 Development codes 2 Theme decks 3 References 4 Sets

[edit] Development codes

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

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For Onslaught block, Bill Rose (the head of R&D) selected the three spokescharacters from an auto parts store named Pep Boys: Manny, Moe, and Jack. While this fit the set order, it proved to have one huge flaw: Half of R&D didn't grow up near a Pep Boys, so they didn't know what order the three went in.[1]

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[edit] Theme decks

Main article: Onslaught block/Preconstructed theme decks

[edit] References

[edit] Sets

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