Legends
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Legends MTG Set was released on June 10, 1994. It was Magic: The Gathering’s third expansion. The set introduced Legendary creatures, which later led to the Commander format. At the time, it was the largest set, introducing new mechanics and card types that influenced the game.
Legends Set Info
| Set | Set Symbol | Symbol Description | Set Code | Pre-release Date | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | Column | Capital of a column representing legends | LEG | None | June 10, 1994 |
Legends Card Counts
| Total Cards | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Mythic Rare | Basic Land | Other |
| 310 | 75 | 114 | 121 | — | — | — |
More About Legends
Legends introduced 55 Legendary Creatures and 6 Legendary Lands. Before Legends, the “Legendary” supertype didn’t exist. The set used the creature type “Legend.” In 2004, Wizards of the Coast updated this to “Legendary,” allowing lands, artifacts, and other card types to be Legendary. The set also introduced World Enchantments and multicolored cards for the first time.
Wizards printed 35 million cards for Legends, significantly more than Arabian Nights and Antiquities. This set was the first to have 15-card booster packs. However, booster boxes only contained half of the uncommons. Wizards responded by creating the Legends Exchange Program, allowing players to trade for uncommons from the other half.
Mana Drain counters a spell and gives you mana equal to its cost during your next main phase. It’s a staple in Vintage, Legacy, and Commander formats.
Land Tax lets you search for up to three basic lands if an opponent controls more lands than you. It’s a powerful tool for mana fixing and card advantage.
Sylvan Library allows you to manipulate your draws and draw extra cards at the cost of life. It’s widely used in Legacy and Commander formats.
Concordant Crossroads is a global enchantment that gives all creatures Haste. It’s a fast-paced addition to aggressive and combo decks.
