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'''''Heroes of the Realm''''' is a custom made series of black-[[border]]ed [[celebration card]]s, recognizable by a special "Heroes of the Realm" [[card back]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/165566918998/why-are-the-heroes-of-the-realm-cards|title=Why are the "Heroes of the Realm" cards black-bordered, when they're mechanically unique promo cards?|September 20, 2017}}</ref> These cards are specifically created for [[Wizards of the Coast]] in very limited numbers, and handed out by the execs to some of their employees as a token of appreciation.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/165535301623/doug-came-back-to-give-us-a-tantalizing-look-at-a|title=Any word on what special project(s) earned people these cards?|September 20, 2017}}</ref> Since these cards don't have the regular card back, the cards aren't legal in any [[format]].
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'''''Heroes of the Realm''''' is a custom made series of black-[[border]]ed ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' [[celebration card]]s, recognizable by a special "Heroes of the Realm" [[card back]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/165566918998/why-are-the-heroes-of-the-realm-cards|title=Why are the "Heroes of the Realm" cards black-bordered, when they're mechanically unique promo cards?|September 20, 2017}}</ref>
   
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==Description==
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A list of Heroes of the Realm cards is below.
  
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These cards are specifically created for [[Wizards of the Coast]] in very limited numbers, and handed out by the execs to some of their employees as a token of appreciation.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/165535301623/doug-came-back-to-give-us-a-tantalizing-look-at-a|title=Any word on what special project(s) earned people these cards?|September 20, 2017}}</ref> Each card includes the name of the employee who receives the card in the right bottom corner. Since these cards don't have the regular card back, the cards aren't legal in any [[format]].
   
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They exist also as [[oversized]] cards but with no name of the recipient. An oversized card with all the names of the rewarded team hangs in the Hall of Heroes in the Wizards of the Coast Headquarters.
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==2017==
  
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[[Mark Rosewater]] notes that these don't go through the normal design processes, so they aren't always representative of what [[R&D]] might actually do on a printed card.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/189535335898/why-havent-we-heard-more-of-the-heroes-of-the|title=Why haven't we heard more of the Heroes of the Realm series?|December 07, 2019}}</ref> The cards aren't designed to be played. They're designed to be read.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/189543247703/hi-mark-i-have-2-questions-1-what-are-the|title=What are the chances that we will see a collection or compilation product of Heroes of the Realm for the public?|December 07, 2019}}</ref>
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===2017===
 
There are four copies in existence for each one of these:
  
There are four copies in existence for each one of these:
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*<c>Chandra, Gremlin Wrangler</c> {{-}} 2016 Magic: The Gathering Reward.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/165533050324/gremlins-of-the-realm|title=Gremlins of the Realm|September 20, 2017}}</ref>
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#<c>Chandra, Gremlin Wrangler</c> {{-}} 2016 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' Reward for the Planeswalker Decks team.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/165533050324/gremlins-of-the-realm|title=Gremlins of the Realm|September 20, 2017}}</ref>
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*<c>Dungeon Master</c> {{-}} 2016 Dungeons & Dragons Reward.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mikemearls/status/910270471391764481 Mike Mearls on Twitter]</ref>
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#<c>Dungeon Master</c> {{-}} 2016 ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' Reward for the Fifth Edition team.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mikemearls/status/910270471391764481 Mike Mearls on Twitter]</ref>
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*<c>Nira, Hellkite Duelist</c> {{-}} 2016 Duel Masters Reward.<ref>[https://twitter.com/syaba3/status/910303947780325378 Masami Ibamoto on Twitter]</ref>
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#<c>Nira, Hellkite Duelist</c> {{-}} 2016 ''[[Duel Masters]]'' Reward.<ref>[https://twitter.com/syaba3/status/910303947780325378 Masami Ibamoto on Twitter]</ref>
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==2018==
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===2018===
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*<c>Diabolical Salvation</c><ref name="syaba3">[https://twitter.com/syaba3/status/1103846738488524800 Syaba3 on Twitter]</ref>
  
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*<c>Inzerva, Master of Insights</c><ref name="syaba3"/>
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#<c>Diabolical Salvation</c><ref name="syaba3">[https://twitter.com/syaba3/status/1103846738488524800 Syaba3 on Twitter]</ref>
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#<c>Inzerva, Master of Insights</c><ref name="syaba3"/>
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*<c>M'Odo, the Gnarled Oracle</c> {{-}} 2017 Magic: The Gathering Online Reward.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mtg_lee/status/1027985778146664448/photo/1 Lee Sharpe on Twitter]</ref>
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#<c>M'Odo, the Gnarled Oracle</c> {{-}} 2017 Magic: The Gathering Online Reward.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mtg_lee/status/1027985778146664448/photo/1 Lee Sharpe on Twitter]</ref>
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===2019===
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#<c>Kharis & the Beholder</c> {{-}} 2018 ''Magic'' and ''D&D'' influencer projects Reward.<ref>{{TwitterRef|MishyFishyWhoo|1199145179015344130|author=MishyFishyWhoo|title=Heroes of the Realm card I had the pleasure to design with the rest of the team at Wizards who worked on influencer projects last yea. |date=November 26, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.deviantart.com/joeslucher/art/Kharis-and-the-Beholder-821546819|title=Kharis and the Beholder|author=JoeSlucher|date=November 26, 2019|publisher=Deviantart.com}}</ref>
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#<c>Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader</c> {{-}} 2018 ''Transformers'' TCG Reward. Three-sided card usable in both ''Magic the Gathering'' and ''Transformers'' [[TCG]] games.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/e5ovx5/heroes_of_the_realm_promo_optimus_prime_inspiring/|title=Heroes of the Realm Promo - Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader|author=[[Drew Nolosco]]|date=December 4, 2019|publisher=Reddit}}</ref>
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#<c>Sol, Advocate Eternal</c> {{-}} 2018 Game Support and Customer Service Reward.<ref>{{TwitterRef|J_Beleren|1201563931187105793|author=David McDarby|title=Allow me to introduce you to another WotC Heroes of the Realm card|date=December 2, 2019}}</ref>
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#<c>The Legend of Arena</c> {{-}} 2018 [[MTG Arena]] Team Reward.<ref>{{TwitterRef|mtg_lee|1203107106762543105|author=[[Lee Sharpe]]|title=Every year, the WotCStaff executive team recognizes a few teams within Wizards as Heroes of the Realm.|date=December 7, 2019}}</ref>
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===2021===
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#<c>Collectigull</c> {{-}} 2019 [[Booster Fun]] crew<ref>{{TwitterRef|MelissaDeTora|1380638071067041792|author=[[Melissa DeTora]]|title=Super thankful to be part of the team that was awarded cards for Heroes of the Realm 2019. |date=April 9, 2021}}</ref>
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#<c>Keeper of the Secret Lair</c> {{-}} 2019 [[Secret Lair]] crew
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#<c>War of the Spark</c> {{-}} 2019 ''[[War of the Spark]]'' crew
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#<c>Champions of Archery</c> {{-}} 2019 ''[[Throne of Eldraine]]'' crew
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#<c>Myntasha, Honored One</c> {{-}} 2019 ''[[Modern Horizons]]'' crew
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# TBA
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# TBA
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===Card types===
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The card <c>Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader</c> has the [[supertype]] '''Autobot''', the [[card type]] '''Character''', and the [[subtype]]s '''Bot''' and '''Mode'''.
   
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'''Fighter''' is a token-specific [[class]] that is only mentioned in <c>Dungeon Master</c> as a D&D reference. The other three standard D&D classes (Cleric, Rogue, Wizard) already existed in ''Magic''.
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==2019==
  
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*<c>Kharis & the Beholder</c> {{-}} 2018 ''Magic'' and ''D&D'' influencer projects award.<ref>{{TwitterRef|MishyFishyWhoo|1199145179015344130|author=MishyFishyWhoo|title=Heroes of the Realm card I had the pleasure to design with the rest of the team at Wizards who worked on influencer projects last yea. |date=November 26, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.deviantart.com/joeslucher/art/Kharis-and-the-Beholder-821546819|title=Kharis and the Beholder|author=JoeSlucher|date=November 26, 2019|publisher=Deviantart.com}}</ref>
  
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*<c>Sol, Advocate Eternal</c> {{-}} <ref> https://twitter.com/j_beleren/status/1201563931187105793?s=21</ref>
  
   
 
==Tokens==
  
==Tokens==
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'''Fighter''' is a token-specific [[class]] that is only mentioned in <c>Dungeon Master</c> as a D&D reference. The other three standard D&D classes also exist in ''Magic''.
  
 
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Heroes of the Realm card back

Heroes of the Realm is a custom made series of black-bordered Magic: The Gathering celebration cards, recognizable by a special "Heroes of the Realm" card back.[1]

Description

These cards are specifically created for Wizards of the Coast in very limited numbers, and handed out by the execs to some of their employees as a token of appreciation.[2] Each card includes the name of the employee who receives the card in the right bottom corner. Since these cards don't have the regular card back, the cards aren't legal in any format.

They exist also as oversized cards but with no name of the recipient. An oversized card with all the names of the rewarded team hangs in the Hall of Heroes in the Wizards of the Coast Headquarters.

Mark Rosewater notes that these don't go through the normal design processes, so they aren't always representative of what R&D might actually do on a printed card.[3] The cards aren't designed to be played. They're designed to be read.[4]

2017

There are four copies in existence for each one of these:

  1. Chandra, Gremlin Wrangler — 2016 Magic: The Gathering Reward for the Planeswalker Decks team.[5]
  2. Dungeon Master — 2016 Dungeons & Dragons Reward for the Fifth Edition team.[6]
  3. Nira, Hellkite Duelist — 2016 Duel Masters Reward.[7]

2018

  1. Diabolical Salvation[8]
  2. Inzerva, Master of Insights[8]
  3. M'Odo, the Gnarled Oracle — 2017 Magic: The Gathering Online Reward.[9]

2019

  1. Kharis & the Beholder — 2018 Magic and D&D influencer projects Reward.[10][11]
  2. Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader — 2018 Transformers TCG Reward. Three-sided card usable in both Magic the Gathering and Transformers TCG games.[12]
  3. Sol, Advocate Eternal — 2018 Game Support and Customer Service Reward.[13]
  4. The Legend of Arena — 2018 MTG Arena Team Reward.[14]

2021

  1. Collectigull — 2019 Booster Fun crew[15]
  2. Keeper of the Secret Lair — 2019 Secret Lair crew
  3. War of the Spark — 2019 War of the Spark crew
  4. Champions of Archery — 2019 Throne of Eldraine crew
  5. Myntasha, Honored One — 2019 Modern Horizons crew
  6. TBA
  7. TBA

Card types

The card Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader has the supertype Autobot, the card type Character, and the subtypes Bot and Mode.

Fighter is a token-specific class that is only mentioned in Dungeon Master as a D&D reference. The other three standard D&D classes (Cleric, Rogue, Wizard) already existed in Magic.

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Attendee White/​Blue/​Black/​Red/​Green Creature — Attendee 1/1
Cleric White Creature — Cleric 1/1 Lifelink
Devil Red Creature — Devil 4/4 Haste
When this creature dies, create a Treasure token.
Fighter Red Creature — Fighter 3/3 First strike
Gremlin Red Creature — Gremlin 2/2
Human White Creature — Human 1/1
Human Wizard Blue Creature — Human Wizard 1/1
Red Creature — Human Wizard 2/1
White/​Blue/​Black/​Red/​Green Creature — Human Wizard 1/1
Rogue Black Creature — Rogue 2/2 Hexproof
Skeleton Black Creature — Skeleton 1/1 When this creature dies, each opponent gains 2 life.
Wizard Blue Creature — Wizard 1/1 Flying

Gallery

  • Chandra, Gremlin Wrangler.jpg
  • Dungeon Master.jpg
  • Nira, Hellkite Duelist.jpg
  • Wall of Heroes.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 20, 2017). "Why are the "Heroes of the Realm" cards black-bordered, when they're mechanically unique promo cards?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 20, 2017). "Any word on what special project(s) earned people these cards?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  3. ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 07, 2019). "Why haven't we heard more of the Heroes of the Realm series?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  4. ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 07, 2019). "What are the chances that we will see a collection or compilation product of Heroes of the Realm for the public?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  5. ↑ Doug Beyer (September 20, 2017). "Gremlins of the Realm". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
  6. ↑ Mike Mearls on Twitter
  7. ↑ Masami Ibamoto on Twitter
  8. ↑ a b Syaba3 on Twitter
  9. ↑ Lee Sharpe on Twitter
  10. ↑ MishyFishyWhoo (November 26, 2019). "Heroes of the Realm card I had the pleasure to design with the rest of the team at Wizards who worked on influencer projects last yea.". Twitter.
  11. ↑ JoeSlucher (November 26, 2019). "Kharis and the Beholder". Deviantart.com.
  12. ↑ Drew Nolosco (December 4, 2019). "Heroes of the Realm Promo - Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader". Reddit.
  13. ↑ David McDarby (December 2, 2019). "Allow me to introduce you to another WotC Heroes of the Realm card". Twitter.
  14. ↑ Lee Sharpe (December 7, 2019). "Every year, the WotCStaff executive team recognizes a few teams within Wizards as Heroes of the Realm.". Twitter.
  15. ↑ Melissa DeTora (April 9, 2021). "Super thankful to be part of the team that was awarded cards for Heroes of the Realm 2019.". Twitter.
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