Tempest Block

Also known as the Rath Cycle, Tempest block consists of Tempest, Stronghold, and Exodus. This was the first set that Richard Garfield worked on since Arabian Nights. The storyline continues the saga of the Weatherlight crew after they cut the Mirage block story early probably because WOTC was annoyed with Teferi.

Tempest

Year: 1997
330 cards

Stronghold

Year: 1998
143 cards

Exodus

Year: 1998
143 cards


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Block Highlights

  • New Mechanics – Buyback & Shadow
  • Creatures – Slivers & Licids
  • Introduction of set symbol rarity

Notable Cards

  • Tempest
    • Ancient Tomb, Wasteland, Medallion Cycle, Lotus Petal, Earthcraft, Intuition, Scroll Rack, basically everything for EDH
  • Stronghold
    • Mox Diamond, Sliver Queen, Volrath’s Stronghold
  • Exodus
    • City of Traitors, Survival of the Fittest, Hatred


Your experience includes:

  • 24 packs (6 for sealed)
  • Custom 3D printed pack holders
  • All cards double sleeved
  • Enough set lands for all players
  • Return shipping
  • Extra Value:
    • Draft again! 24 extra rares for drafts
    • Win your next sealed! Winners of sealed pods get the next one free.

See our in-depth breakdown of our draft and sealed experiences.

Old magic.wizards.com Article

#1 Songs at Release Date

  • Tempest – October 1997 – Candle in the Wind by Elton John
  • Stronghold – February 1998 – My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion (Raise your hand if Titanic was the first boob you ever saw, probably while sitting next to your parents)
  • Exodus – June 1998 – The Boy is Mine by Brandy and Monica