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The year '''1995''' was the third year of existence for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''. |
The year '''1995''' was the third year of existence for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''. |
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== Events == |
== Events == |
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|Early 1995 |
|Early 1995 |
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|Printing of the [[Alternate Fourth Edition]] by the United States Playing Card Corporation in Cincinnati. Due to a dispute, the cards were never officially published. |
|Printing of the [[Alternate Fourth Edition]] by the United States Playing Card Corporation in Cincinnati. Due to a dispute, the cards were never officially published. |
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| February |
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| <c>Black Lotus</c> reaches $100 on secondary market. |
| <c>Black Lotus</c> reaches $100 on secondary market. |
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| Spring |
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| First official [[binder]] for ''Magic'' cards published by Wizards of the Coast |
| First official [[binder]] for ''Magic'' cards published by Wizards of the Coast |
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| April |
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| First [[Prerelease]]. |
| First [[Prerelease]]. |
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|Release of ''[[Fourth Edition]]''. It was published in English, French, German, Italian, and as a first in Japanese, traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese (primarily for the Brazilian market) |
|Release of ''[[Fourth Edition]]''. It was published in English, French, German, Italian, and as a first in Japanese, traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese (primarily for the Brazilian market) |
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* Afraid of main stream critcism, “[[demon]]ic” references were removed from the game. |
* Afraid of main stream critcism, “[[demon]]ic” references were removed from the game. |
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| First issue of [[InQuest]], a magazine dedicated to [[TCG|Trading Card Games]]. |
| First issue of [[InQuest]], a magazine dedicated to [[TCG|Trading Card Games]]. |
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| <c>Black Lotus</c> reaches $200 on secondary market. |
| <c>Black Lotus</c> reaches $200 on secondary market. |
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|May |
|May |
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| First regionals in the USA, start of the rise of [[Mark Justice]] and [[Henry Stern]]. |
| First regionals in the USA, start of the rise of [[Mark Justice]] and [[Henry Stern]]. |
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| June 2-4 |
| June 2-4 |
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| The first prerelease for a [[expansion]], a single event in Toronto, Canada. Won by [[Dave Humpherys]]. |
| The first prerelease for a [[expansion]], a single event in Toronto, Canada. Won by [[Dave Humpherys]]. |
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|Early june |
|Early june |
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|Release of ''[[Ice Age]]'', the first [[Set#Standalone sets|standalone]] set. |
|Release of ''[[Ice Age]]'', the first [[Set#Standalone sets|standalone]] set. |
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* Change of the white [[mana symbol]]. |
* Change of the white [[mana symbol]]. |
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| July |
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| Release of ''[[Chronicles]]'', a "best of [[1994]]" extension of the ''Fourth Edition''. Later to be considered a failed experiment. |
| Release of ''[[Chronicles]]'', a "best of [[1994]]" extension of the ''Fourth Edition''. Later to be considered a failed experiment. |
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* More devaluation of cards on the secondary market, followed by a huge outcry of collectors. |
* More devaluation of cards on the secondary market, followed by a huge outcry of collectors. |
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| July |
| July |
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| First printing of a ''Magic'' [[comics|comic]]: ''[[The Shadow Mage]]'' |
| First printing of a ''Magic'' [[comics|comic]]: ''[[The Shadow Mage]]'' |
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| August |
| August |
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| Release of ''[[Renaissance]]'', a black-bordered reprint set for the German, French, and Italian markets. |
| Release of ''[[Renaissance]]'', a black-bordered reprint set for the German, French, and Italian markets. |
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| August 5-7 |
| August 5-7 |
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| [[1995 World Championships]] in Seattle, USA. Won by {{Flagicon CHE}} [[Alexander Blumke]]. |
| [[1995 World Championships]] in Seattle, USA. Won by {{Flagicon CHE}} [[Alexander Blumke]]. |
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* Team champions: {{Flagicon USA}} United States of America. |
* Team champions: {{Flagicon USA}} United States of America. |
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| September |
| September |
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| <c>Black Lotus</c> reaches $300 on secondary market. |
| <c>Black Lotus</c> reaches $300 on secondary market. |
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| September |
| September |
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| ''Magic'''s first [[prices|price increase]]. |
| ''Magic'''s first [[prices|price increase]]. |
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| September |
| September |
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| Seperation of [[Type 1]] and [[Type 2]] formats (now known as Vintage and Standard). |
| Seperation of [[Type 1]] and [[Type 2]] formats (now known as Vintage and Standard). |
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| October |
| October |
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|Start of [[The Dojo]], a website dedicated to ''Magic''. |
|Start of [[The Dojo]], a website dedicated to ''Magic''. |
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| October 14 |
| October 14 |
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| First [[release events]], called [[Magic: The Gathering I]] in New York City, Essen (Germany) and other locations. |
| First [[release events]], called [[Magic: The Gathering I]] in New York City, Essen (Germany) and other locations. |
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| October 14 |
| October 14 |
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| Release of ''[[Homelands]]'', a [[flavor]] driven set. Purportedly, the worst designed set ever. <ref>[http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork87year1995.mp3 Mark Rosewater (January 10, 2014) "Drive to Work #87 - 1995"]</ref> |
| Release of ''[[Homelands]]'', a [[flavor]] driven set. Purportedly, the worst designed set ever. <ref>[http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork87year1995.mp3 Mark Rosewater (January 10, 2014) "Drive to Work #87 - 1995"]</ref> |
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| October |
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|Billionth ''Magic'' card released. |
|Billionth ''Magic'' card released. |
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| November |
| November |
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| Wizards of the Coast moves to Renton office. |
| Wizards of the Coast moves to Renton office. |
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| December |
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| Wizards of the Coast close their roleplaying game product line. |
| Wizards of the Coast close their roleplaying game product line. |
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| December |
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| [[DCI]] gets 1,000th member. |
| [[DCI]] gets 1,000th member. |
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Revision as of 17:34, 9 April 2017
The year 1995 was the third year of existence for Magic: The Gathering.
Events
Date | Event | |
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Early 1995 | Printing of the Alternate Fourth Edition by the United States Playing Card Corporation in Cincinnati. Due to a dispute, the cards were never officially published. | |
February | Black Lotus reaches $100 on secondary market. | |
Spring | First official binder for Magic cards published by Wizards of the Coast | |
April | First Prerelease. | |
April | Release of Fourth Edition. It was published in English, French, German, Italian, and as a first in Japanese, traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese (primarily for the Brazilian market)
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April | First issue of InQuest, a magazine dedicated to Trading Card Games. | |
April | Black Lotus reaches $200 on secondary market. | |
May | First regionals in the USA, start of the rise of Mark Justice and Henry Stern. | |
June 2-4 | The first prerelease for a expansion, a single event in Toronto, Canada. Won by Dave Humpherys. | |
Early june | Release of Ice Age, the first standalone set.
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July | Release of Chronicles, a "best of 1994" extension of the Fourth Edition. Later to be considered a failed experiment.
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July | First printing of a Magic comic: The Shadow Mage | |
August | Release of Renaissance, a black-bordered reprint set for the German, French, and Italian markets. | |
August 5-7 | 1995 World Championships in Seattle, USA. Won by Template:Flagicon CHE Alexander Blumke.
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September | Black Lotus reaches $300 on secondary market. | |
September | Magic's first price increase. | |
September | Seperation of Type 1 and Type 2 formats (now known as Vintage and Standard). | |
October | Start of The Dojo, a website dedicated to Magic. | |
October 14 | First release events, called Magic: The Gathering I in New York City, Essen (Germany) and other locations. | |
October 14 | Release of Homelands, a flavor driven set. Purportedly, the worst designed set ever. [1] | |
October | Billionth Magic card released. | |
November | Wizards of the Coast moves to Renton office. | |
December | Wizards of the Coast close their roleplaying game product line. | |
December | DCI gets 1,000th member. |
Publications
- Final Sacrifice - March
- Shattered Chains - March
- Pocket Players' Guide for Magic: The Gathering - Fourth Edition - April
- Tapestries - July
- The Shadow Mage - July till October
- Ice Age (comic) - July till October
- The Cursed Land - September
- The Prodigal Sorcerer - November
- Nightmare (comic) - November
- Wayfarer - November, December
- Antiquities War - November, December
- Arabian Nights (comic) - December
First involved
Wizards of the Coast
- Jennifer Clarke-Wilkes, writer
- Joe Hauck, brand
- Hélène Bergeot, organized play
Design and Development
Artists
- Ice Age
- Catherine Buck
- James Ernest
- L.A. Williams
- Mike Raabe
- Philip Mosness
- Randy Gallegos
- Rick Emond
- Ruth Thompson
- Homelands
- Alan Rabinowitz
- David A. Cherry