Magic: The Gathering theme decks are pre-built decks containing a fixed set of cards. These cards are supposed to complement each other well within a given theme. Theme decks are also a means for newcomers to start the game with a deck instead of a random assortment of cards. Players often buy preconstructed decks and swap out some of the weaker cards for more powerful ones, gradually improving their deck. Otherwise procuring enough cards to build a deck around a coherent theme often requires a significant investment. Theme decks and intro packs are also well suited to be played against each other because they are usually similar in power level. The themes in these decks can also be a quick way to get a feel for the overarching themes in a new set.
Beginning with the Tempest set in 1997, Wizards of the Coast began producing 60-card theme decks (also called preconstructed decks). Beginning with Shards of Alara in 2008 these were replaced by Intro Packs. These contain a 41-card deck and a booster of the respective expansion. The following is a list of preconstructed theme decks, sorted by product group and then chronologically.
Ravnica Block
Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Charge of the Boros |
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Dimir Intrigues |
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Golgari Deathcreep |
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Selesnya United |
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Guildpact
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60 cards per deck |
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Code of the Orzhov |
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Gruul Wilding |
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Izzet Gizmometry |
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Dissension
Theme Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Azorius Ascendant |
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Rakdos Bloodsport |
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Simic Mutology |
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Time Spiral Block
Time Spiral
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60 cards per deck |
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Fun With Fungus |
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Hope's Crusaders |
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Reality Fracture |
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Sliver Evolution |
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Planar Chaos
Theme Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Endless March |
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Ixidor's Legacy |
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Rituals of Rebirth |
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Unraveling Mind |
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Battle for Zendikar Block
Shadows Over Innistrad Block
Kaladesh Block
Kaladesh
Planeswalker Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Chandra, Pyrogenius |
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Nissa, Nature's Artisan |
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Aether Revolt
Planeswalker Deck Name |
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60 cards per deck |
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Ajani, Valiant Protector |
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Tezzeret, Master of Metal |
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Amonkhet Block
Amonkhet
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60 cards per deck |
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Liliana, Death Wielder |
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Gideon, Martial Paragon |
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Hour of Devastation
Planeswalker Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver |
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Nissa, Genesis Mage |
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Ixalan Block
Ixalan
Planeswalker Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Huatli, Dinosaur Knight |
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Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage |
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Rivals of Ixalan
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60 cards per deck |
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Angrath, Minotaur Pirate |
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Vraska, Scheming Gorgon |
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Dominaria Block
Dominaria
Planeswalker Deck Name |
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60 cards per deck |
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Teferi, Timebender |
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Chandra, Bold Pyromancer |
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Core Sets
Magic 2015
Intro Pack Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Price of Glory |
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Hit the Ground Running |
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Infernal Intervention |
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Flames of the Dragon |
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Will of the Masses |
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Starter Level
Portal Second Age
Theme Deck Name |
Colors included |
40 cards per deck |
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Goblin Fire |
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Martial Law |
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Nature's Assault |
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Night Stalkers |
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Spellweaver |
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Magic Online
Visions
Theme Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards per deck |
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Legion of Glory |
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Savage Stompdown |
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Unnatural Forces |
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Wild-Eyed Frenzy |
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Other
Planechase
Theme Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards and 10 plane cards per deck |
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Elemental Thunder |
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Metallic Dreams |
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Strike Force |
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Zombie Empire |
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Archenemy
Theme Deck Name |
Colors included |
60 cards and 20 scheme cards per deck |
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Bring About the Undead Apocalypse |
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Assemble the Doomsday Machine |
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Trample Civilization Underfoot |
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Scorch the World with Dragonfire |
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Notes and references
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Goblin Fire:
2x'Blaze' U, 2x'Goblin Cavaliers' C, 2x'Goblin Firestarter' U, 1x'Goblin General' R, 2x'Goblin Glider' C, 2x'Goblin Matron' U, 2x'Goblin Piker' C, 2x'Goblin Raider' C, 2x'Goblin War Strike' C, 3x'Raging Goblin' C, 1x'Relentless Assault' R, 3x'Volcanic Hammer' C, 1x'Wildfire' R, 15x'Mountain' L
Martial Law:
2x'Alaborn Cavalier' U, 2x'Alaborn Grenadier' C, 3x'Alaborn Trooper' C, 1x'Alaborn Veteran' R, 1x'Angel of Fury' R, 1x'Armageddon' R, 2x'Armored Griffin' U, 2x'Path of Peace' C, 2x'Righteous Charge' C, 2x'Temple Acolyte' C, 2x'Vengeance' U, 2x'Volunteer Militia' C, 3x'Wild Griffin' C, 15x'Plains' L
Nature's Assault:
1x'Alluring Scent' R, 3x'Bear Cub' C, 2x'Golden Bear' C, 1x'Hurricane' R, 2x'Ironhoof Ox' U, 2x'Monstrous Growth' C, 2x'Natural Spring' C, 2x'Norwood Archers' C, 3x'Norwood Ranger' C, 2x'Norwood Riders' C, 2x'River Bear' U, 1x'Sylvan Basilisk' R, 2x'Wild Ox' U, 15x'Forest' L
Night Stalkers:
2x'Abyssal Nightstalker' U, 1x'Ancient Craving' R, 2x'Brutal Nightstalker' U, 2x'Cruel Edict' C, 2x'Dakmor Bat' C, 2x'Hand of Death' C, 3x'Lurking Nightstalker' C, 2x'Mind Rot' C, 1x'Nightstalker Engine' R, 2x'Predatory Nightstalker' U, 3x'Prowling Nightstalker' C, 2x'Raiding Nightstalker' C, 1x'Return of the Nightstalkers' R, 15x'Swamp' L
Spellweaver:
2x'Air Elemental' U, 2x'Apprentice Sorcerer' U, 1x'Extinguish' C, 2x'False Summoning' C, 2x'Mystic Denial' U, 2x'Talas Air Ship' C, 2x'Talas Explorer' C, 3x'Talas Merchant' C, 1x'Talas Researcher' R, 3x'Talas Scout' C, 1x'Talas Warrior' R, 2x'Time Ebb' C, 2x'Touch of Brilliance' C, 15x'Island' L