{"title":"Battle for Zendikar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBattle for Zendikar\u003c\/em\u003e, released on October 2, 2015, is the 68th expansion in \u003cem\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003c\/em\u003e and marks the beginning of the new Two-Block Paradigm. This large set contains 274 cards, including 25 basic lands (five more than the standard 20), with special full-art versions that harken back to the original \u003cem\u003eZendikar\u003c\/em\u003e set. These striking full-art lands appear in booster packs and fat packs, offering both new players and collectors a chance to add stunning visuals to their decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on the iconic plane of Zendikar, this set reintroduces the Allies, once adventurers, as a united front against the ancient and powerful Eldrazi—a terrifying colorless faction that uses the exile zone in innovative ways. \u003cem\u003eBattle for Zendikar\u003c\/em\u003e is defined by this clash between the “colored” factions of Zendikar and the “colorless” Eldrazi, creating a gameplay experience where color identity directly affects strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the end of traditional core sets, \u003cem\u003eBattle for Zendikar\u003c\/em\u003e also saw R\u0026amp;D testing out same-art reprints, such as \u003cem\u003eFelidar Sovereign\u003c\/em\u003e, keeping beloved cards available in Standard while freshening them up within a new context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most exciting aspects for collectors was the introduction of Expedition cards, a promotion where ultra-rare reprints of iconic lands were randomly included in boosters. These Expeditions, with their unique frame and foiling, became highly sought-after chase cards and remain some of the most valuable collectibles in \u003cem\u003eMagic\u003c\/em\u003e today. Overall, \u003cem\u003eBattle for Zendikar\u003c\/em\u003e combines epic storytelling with beautiful design and innovative gameplay, making it a memorable expansion for players and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9640\/0416\/collections\/bfz.svg?v=1731437648","url":"https:\/\/109755.myshopify.com\/collections\/battle-for-zendikar.oembed","provider":"SD Cards N Boards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}