Rivals Quick Start Set Cards

Index | Kazz's First Deck 1996 | Kazz's Second Deck 1996 | Zakk's First Deck 1996 | Zakk's Second Deck 1996




The Rivals Quick Start Set was released in July 1996.
Being the first box set in the history of Magic which featured preconstructed decks and extensive game guides, it was aimed to better explain the rules of Magic than any standard rule book could.
It was made in the United States by Shepard Poorman, a large commercial printer located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
All Rivals Quick Start Set cards have the card name, casting cost, card type, flavor text and copyright line shifted down slightly compared to standard and Alternate Fourth Edition cards.
The letter spacing is different as well and they also have a speck on the back of all the cards (on the left of the green symbol).
They also fluoresce differently (orangish) under a black light and have a black core glue.


Speck on the back of all Rivals Quick Start Set cards.


Hill Giant Fourth Edition Vs Hill Giant Rivals Quick Start Set Vs Hill Giant Alternate Fourth Edition


Normal Fourth Edition card Vs Rivals Quickstart Set card under black light

The Rivals Quick Start Set contains:

* 112 4th Edition cards (slightly different printing)) divided into 4 decks (2 x 30 and 2 x 26) with a 1995 copyright line. 65 different illustrations.
* 4 rules cards
* 4 deck list cards
* 2 player guides which cover 2 demo games
* 1 enhanced rule book with 4th Edition rules
* 1 mini-issue of the Duelist magazine which introduces the Magic world
* 1 consumer response card to provide feedback

The Rivals Quick Start Set was supposed to be the first on a series of Quick Start Sets. The next box, called Conquest Quick Start Set, was already announced, but the production was cancelled shortly afterwards.

A similar box set called Introductory Two-Player Set was released a year later for the European and Japanese market featuring a 1996 copyright line.
9 more cards were added including an Island with a different illustration (version 2) and in some cases unique or reformatted text. While Rivals has 65 illustrations, Introductory Two-Player Set has 67.

KAZZ'S FIRST DECK (30 cards) - by order of appearance:

** Island Version 2 (orange / yellow sky)
Island Version 3 (red sky) C
Mountain Version 1 (blue skye) C
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Swamp Version 3 (grey tint) C
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident C
Ironclaw Orcs C
Murk Dwellers C
Mountain Version 2 (brown sky) C
Island Version 1 (blue skye) C
Twiddle C
Lost Soul C
Disintegrate C
Zephyr Falcon C
Unsummon C
Pyrotechnics U
Mountain Version 3 (green sky) C
Mons's Goblin Raiders
Terror C
Swamp Version 2 (brown tint) C
Scathe Zombies C
Unsummon C
Island Version 3 (red sky) C
Zephyr Falcon C
Disintegrate C
Mountain Version 1 (blue skye) C
Hill Giant C
Scathe Zombies C
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Murk Dwellers C
Island Version 1 (blue skye)C

ZAKK'S FIRST DECK (30 cards) - by order of appearance:

Forest Version 2 (with path) C
Plains Version 2 (trees) C
Plains Version 1 (no trees) C
Swamp Version 2 (brown tint) C
Scryb Sprites C
Pearled Unicorn C
Terror C
Elven Riders U
Alabaster Potion C
Untamed Wilds U
Forest Version 1 (with mushrooms) C
Bog Wraith U
Raise Dead C
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Healing Salve C
Plains Version 3 (pink horizon) C
Pearled Unicorn C
Durkwood Boars C
Forest Version 3 (with eyes in tree) C
Grizzly Bears C
Bog Imp C
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Terror C
Healing Salve C
Plains Version 2 (trees) C
Alabaster Potion C
Bog Imp C
Swamp Version 2 (brown tint) C
Scryb Sprites C
Forest Version 2 (with path) C

KAZZ'S SECOND DECK (26 cards) - by order of appearance:

Swamp Version 3 (grey tint) C
Swamp Version 2 (brown tint) C
Cursed Land U
Clockwork Beast R
Orcish Artillery U
Jayemdae Tome R
Power Sink C
Island Version 1 (blue skye) C
Vampire Bats C
Mountain Version 2 (brown sky) C
Fireball C
Mountain Version 3 (green sky) C
Island Version 3 (red sky) C
Battering Ram C
Feedback U
Energy Flux U
Mountain Version 2 C
Vampire Bats C
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Mountain Version 1 (blue skye) (brown sky) C
Detonate U
Orcish Oriflamme U
** Phantom Monster U
Island Version 3 (red sky) C
Sorceress Queen R
Swamp Version 3 (grey tint) C
* Power Sink C
Island Version 1 (blue skye) C
* Mons's Goblin Raiders C
* Mountain Version 3 (green sky) C

ZAKK'S SECOND DECK (26 cards) - by order of appearance:

Forest Version 1 (with mushrooms) C
Forest Version 3 (with eyes in tree) C
Plains Version 1 (no trees) C
Whirling Dervish U
Wall of Bone U
Warp Artifact R
Circle of Protection: Red C
Weakness C
Mesa Pegasus C
Plains Version 3 (pink horizon) C
War Mammoth C
Circle of Protection: Black C
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Elvish Archers R
Dark Ritual C
Rod of Ruin U
Swamp Version 3 (grey tint) C
Winter Blast U
Forest Version 2 (with path) C
* War Mammoth C
Swamp Version 2 (brown tint) C
* Weakness C
Plains Version 2 (trees) C
* Mesa Pegasus C
* Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Glasses of U
Swamp Version 1 (blue tint) C
Forest Version 1 (with mushrooms) C
Reverse Damage R
Plains Version 1 (no trees) C

* Additional cards only in the different Introductory Two-Player Sets.
** Additional cards only available in the different Introductory Two-Player Sets.

ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THESE CARDS ARE IN THE INTRODUCTORY TWO-PLAYER SETS


Additional cards from Kazz's second deck in Introductory Two-Player Set
* Power Sink
* Mons's Goblin Raiders
* Mountain Version 3 (green sky)


Additional cards from Zakk's second deck in Introductory Two-Player Set
* Mesa Pegasus
* Weakness
* War Mammoth
* Swamp Version 1 (blue tint)

THESE CARDS ARE NOT IN THE RIVALS SET ONLY IN THE INTRODUCTORY TWO-PLAYER SETS


Additional Phantom Monster from Kazz's second deck in Introductory Two-Player Set
Additional Island Version 2 (orange / yellow sky) either from Kazz's first deck or Kazz's second deck in Introductory Two-Player Set.


Rivals Quick Start Set product shot front and back.


Rivals Quick Start Set info (Typo Sheperd instead of Shepard).


Rivals Quick Start Set Kazz's Guide front and back.


Rivals Quick Start Set Zakk's Guide front and back.


Rivals Quick Start Set Rule Book front and back.


Rivals Quick Start Set Mini-issue of the Duelist magazine front and back.


Rivals Quick Start Set consumer response card front and back.


Rivals Quick Start Set 11 x 11 Uncut Sheet. Front.


Rivals Quick Start Set Advertisements 1996.


Rivals Quick Start Set Advertisement in Inquest #17 September 1996.


ART


Kazz and Zakk Deck List card full art by Terese Nielsen. The assignment was called "Twin Wizards Duel".


EXTERNAL LINKS - ALL FIXED

Magic: The Gathering Quick Start(TM) Set Press Release; The MTG History Repository

Quick Start Announcement Press Release; The MTG History Repository

Shepard Poorman; MTG Archive

INTERNAL LINKS

Rivals Quick Start Set Support Cards
Introductory Two-Player Set Cards
Introductory Two-Player Set Support Cards
Discovery of 3rd Version of 4th Edition topic on the forum
Rivals quick start set cards 1995 different? topic on the forum


Kazz's First Deck 1996 - Rivals Quick Start Set Cards
SETNUMCARDNAMEARTISTSOURCEDATEINFO
001 DisintegrateAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
002 Hill GiantDan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
003 Ironclaw OrcsAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
004 Island Version 1 (blue skye)Mark PooleRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
005 Island Version 3 (red sky)Mark PooleRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
006 Lost SoulRandy Asplund-FaithRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
007 Merfolk of the Pearl TridentJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
008 Mons's Goblin RaidersJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
009 Mountain Version 1 (blue skye)Douglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
010 Mountain Version 2 (brown sky)Douglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
011 Mountain Version 3 (green sky)Douglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
012 Murk DwellersDrew TuckerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
013 PyrotechnicsAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
014 Scathe ZombiesJesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
015 Swamp Version 1 (blue tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
016 Swamp Version 2 (brown tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
017 Swamp Version 3 (grey tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
018 TerrorRon SpencerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
019 TwiddleRob AlexanderRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
020 UnsummonDouglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
021 Zephyr FalconHeather HudsonRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
 


Kazz's Second Deck 1996 - Rivals Quick Start Set Cards
SETNUMCARDNAMEARTISTSOURCEDATEINFO
001 Battering RamJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
002 Clockwork BeastDrew TuckerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
003 Cursed LandJesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
004 DetonateRandy Asplund-FaithRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
005 Energy FluxKaja FoglioRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
006 FeedbackQuinton HooverRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
007 FireballMark TedinRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
008 Island Version 1 (blue skye)Mark PooleRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
009 Island Version 3 (red sky)Mark PooleRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
010 Jayemdae TomeMark TedinRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
011 Mountain Version 1 (blue skye)Douglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
012 Mountain Version 2 (brown sky)Douglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
013 Mountain Version 3 (green sky)Douglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
014 Orcish ArtilleryAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
015 Orcish OriflammeDan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
016 Power SinkRichard ThomasRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
017 Sorceress QueenKaja FoglioRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
018 Swamp Version 1 (blue tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
019 Swamp Version 2 (brown tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
020 Swamp Version 3 (grey tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
021 Vampire BatsAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
 


Zakk's First Deck 1996 - Rivals Quick Start Set Cards
SETNUMCARDNAMEARTISTSOURCEDATEINFO
001 Alabaster PotionHarold McNeillRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
002 Bog ImpRon SpencerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
003 Bog WraithJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
004 Durkwood BoarsMike KimbleRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
005 Elven RidersMelissa A. BensonRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
006 Forest Version 1 (with mushrooms)Christopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
007 Forest Version 2 (with path)Christopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
008 Forest Version 3 (with eyes in tree)Christopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
009 Grizzly BearsJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
010 Healing SalveDan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
011 Pearled UnicornCornelius BrudiRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
012 Plains Version 1 (no trees)Jesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
013 Plains Version 2 (trees)Jesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
014 Plains Version 3 (pink horizon)Jesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
015 Raise DeadJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
016 Scryb SpritesAmy WeberRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
017 Swamp Version 1 (blue tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
018 Swamp Version 2 (brown tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
019 Swamp Version 3 (grey tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
020 TerrorRon SpencerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
021 Untamed WildsNéNé ThomasRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
 


Zakk's Second Deck 1996 - Rivals Quick Start Set Cards
SETNUMCARDNAMEARTISTSOURCEDATEINFO
001 Circle of Protection: BlackJesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
002 Circle of Protection: RedMark TedinRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
003 Dark RitualSandra EveringhamRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
004 Elvish ArchersAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
005 Forest Version 1 (with mushrooms)Christopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
006 Forest Version 2 (with path)Christopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
007 Forest Version 3 (with eyes in tree)Christopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
008 Glasses of UrzaDouglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
009 Mesa PegasusMelissa A. BensonRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
010 Plains Version 1 (no trees)Jesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
011 Plains Version 2 (trees)Jesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
012 Plains Version 3 (pink horizon)Jesper MyrforsRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
013 Reverse DamageDameon WillichRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
014 Rod of RuinChristopher RushRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
015 Swamp Version 1 (blue tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
016 Swamp Version 2 (brown tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
017 Swamp Version 3 (grey tint)Dan FrazierRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
018 Wall of BoneAnson MaddocksRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
019 War MammothJeff A. MengesRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
020 Warp ArtifactAmy WeberRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
021 WeaknessDouglas ShulerRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
022 Whirling DervishSusan Van CampRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES 
023 Winter BlastKaja FoglioRivals Quick Start™ Set1996-07YES