Also for further convenience, here are the decklists and descriptions (of which each deck insert is word-for-word) of each preconstructed deck, arranged in alphabetical order by guild (as above) from Wizards's official site:
That is very nice! I always love the flavor of the guilds in Ravnica. The possibly sad thing that I felt about it was the improper distribution of the number of monocolored mechanic cards of the guilds. However, I do understand that cards with mechanics like Radiance are very hard to be made.
I am still hoping for the extra gold rare for the Orzhov, Izzet and Gruul. That way, my mini competition between the ten guilds can take place in a more fair manner. (I didn't utilized monocolored cards except those off-color activators and bleed cards.)
In addition to the Ravnica cards, there are also some more two-color cycles that I consider to be part of the Ravnica guilds. Its for extra fun factor.
Quote from Aaron Forsythe on Guildpact: Twenty Questions »
When Guildpact was handed over from design, it also had seven gold rares per guild,... and that the seventh gold rare in each guild was less important to the set than the Nephilim. So each guild is down a rare in this set.
Gruul, Izzet and Orzhov. Officially screwed by WOTC.
That is very nice! I always love the flavor of the guilds in Ravnica. The possibly sad thing that I felt about it was the improper distribution of the number of monocolored mechanic cards of the guilds.
I, too, LOVE the Ravnica block. In my opinion, it's the single best block ever printed.
Moreso than the monocolored mechanic cards, I'm disappointed that the guilds didn't get an equal number of cards.
I am still hoping for the extra gold rare for the Orzhov, Izzet and Gruul.
Moreso than the monocolored mechanic cards, I'm disappointed that the guilds didn't get an equal number of cards.
I always thought that I was being too picky about this, but hearing this, I am glad someone else out there share the same views as well. Also, I must say that Wizards should change Radiance to something else that fits the Boros better.
That is a really old thread. However, in the light of the recent 3-color Dragon legends, maybe it does deserve a visit. I must say, I am waiting for a set to tackle this idea of three-guild alliances. (A block will be quite overkill, as 3-color cards are difficult to make.)
I can ratter non-stop about how crazy in love I am with Ravnica, but I should probably stop before getting to the usual conclusion at the end of all these rattering:
"Damn, when are they going to visit Ravnica again?"
Quote from Aaron Forsythe on Guildpact: Twenty Questions »
When Guildpact was handed over from design, it also had seven gold rares per guild,... and that the seventh gold rare in each guild was less important to the set than the Nephilim. So each guild is down a rare in this set.
Gruul, Izzet and Orzhov. Officially screwed by WOTC.
If I have missed something please let me know. So I can fix it. I will update this again once all the Gatecrash guild cards become available unless the op wants to do this himself since this post is pretty dated and can be updated now since new guild cards are being released.
Not counting the 20 basic lands (4 pieces of artwork for 5 basic lands), in the Ravnica block there are:
348 guild cards, plus
283 non-guild cards, for
631 total cards.
This means that approximately 55% of all cards (again, not counting basic lands) in the block have a guild symbol printed on them.
CARDS PER GUILD (not counting the split cards. If you do, increase each of these numbers by two):
AZORIUS: 31
BOROS: 33
DIMIR: 35
GOLGARI: 35
GRUUL: 32
IZZET: 32
ORZHOV: 32
RAKDOS: 35
SELESNYA: 38
SIMIC: 35
Split cards: 10
LIST OF CARDS PER GUILD:
AZORIUS: 31 CARDS
BOROS: 33 CARDS
DIMIR: 35 CARDS
GOLGARI: 35 CARDS
GRUUL: 32 CARDS
IZZET: 32 CARDS
ORZHOV: 32 CARDS
RAKDOS: 35 CARDS
SELESNYA: 38 CARDS
SIMIC: 35 CARDS
SPLIT CARDS: 10 CARDS
If I missed anything, if any of my numbers are wrong, or if I made any other mistake, please PM me and I'll make the fix.
I hope you find this list helpful.
The Great Creature Token Project
Azorius Ascendant
Charge of the Boros
Dimir Intrigues
Golgari Deathcreep
Gruul Wilding
Izzet Gizmometry
Code of the Orzhov
Rakdos Bloodsport
Selesnya United
Simic Mutology
The Great Creature Token Project
I am still hoping for the extra gold rare for the Orzhov, Izzet and Gruul. That way, my mini competition between the ten guilds can take place in a more fair manner. (I didn't utilized monocolored cards except those off-color activators and bleed cards.)
In addition to the Ravnica cards, there are also some more two-color cycles that I consider to be part of the Ravnica guilds. Its for extra fun factor.
Mirage multicolored rares
Visions multicolored rares
Invasion split cards
Old duals
Painlands!
Good to see a Ravnica fan around.
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Gruul, Izzet and Orzhov. Officially screwed by WOTC.
I, too, LOVE the Ravnica block. In my opinion, it's the single best block ever printed.
Moreso than the monocolored mechanic cards, I'm disappointed that the guilds didn't get an equal number of cards.
One can only hope! And while we're on the topic of extra Ravnica cards, have you seen the thread about three-guild alliances?
Likewise! BTW, if you don't mind, would you mind critiquing my Budget Magic decks for the 10 guilds? It's on this page. Thanks!
The Great Creature Token Project
I always thought that I was being too picky about this, but hearing this, I am glad someone else out there share the same views as well. Also, I must say that Wizards should change Radiance to something else that fits the Boros better.
That is a really old thread. However, in the light of the recent 3-color Dragon legends, maybe it does deserve a visit. I must say, I am waiting for a set to tackle this idea of three-guild alliances. (A block will be quite overkill, as 3-color cards are difficult to make.)
I can ratter non-stop about how crazy in love I am with Ravnica, but I should probably stop before getting to the usual conclusion at the end of all these rattering:
"Damn, when are they going to visit Ravnica again?"
Cycle Index (Warning for 56k) | Avatar credit to bobinite of Untitled | Banner credit to Craven of Epic Graphics
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Gruul, Izzet and Orzhov. Officially screwed by WOTC.
Golgari: 27
Abrupt Decay
Corpsejack Menace
Deadbridge Goliath
Deathrite Shaman
Dreg Mangler
Drudge Beetle
Golgari Charm
Golgari Decoy
Golgari Guildgate
Golgari Longlegs
Golgari Keyrune
Grisly Salvage
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Jarad's Orders
Korozda Guildmage
Korozda Monitor
Lotleth Troll
Overgrown Tomb
Rites of Reaping
Sewer Shambler
Slitherhead
Sluiceway Scorpion
Stonefare Crocodile
Terrus Wurm
Azorius: 27
Izzet: 30
Rakdos: 28
Selesnya: 26
If I have missed something please let me know. So I can fix it. I will update this again once all the Gatecrash guild cards become available unless the op wants to do this himself since this post is pretty dated and can be updated now since new guild cards are being released.