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==Set details== {{cquote|Raise Your Axe}} [[File:KHM_Viking_showcase - Magda_Brazen_Outlaw.png|thumb|right|200px|Viking showcase treatment.]] This set is a [[top-down]] [[Wikipedia:Norse mythology|Norse mythology]]-[[Wikipedia:Norse mythology in popular culture|inspired]] set; ''[[Magic: The Gathering|Magic's]]'' take on what a world inspired by [[Wikipedia:Vikings|Vikings]] might look like.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/zendikar-debut-and-announcement-day-recap-2020-09-01|Zendikar Debut and Announcement Day Recap|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 1, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/628704605890576385/is-kaldheim-a-top-down-norse-mythology-inspired|title=Is Kaldheim a top-down Norse Mythology inspired plane?|September 8, 2020}}</ref> This set contains 285 regular cards {{curmb|121|80|64|20|10}} and includes randomly inserted [[premium]] versions of all cards.<ref name="Release Notes">{{DailyRef|feature/kaldheim-release-notes-2021-01-22|''Kaldheim'' Release Notes|[[Matt Tabak]]|January 22, 2021}}</ref> The number of regular cards include [[snow]] [[basic land]]s (#276-285). Each type has two different pieces of art. Alternate card frames have another card number than the original version. [[Borderless]] planeswalkers are numbered #286-289, borderless [[pathway]]s are #290-293, borderless Foretell mythics are #294-298, Viking [[showcase card]]s are numbered #299-332, the showcase [[Vorinclex]] with [[Phyrexian (language)|Phyrexian text]] is #333 and [[extended artwork]] cards are numbered #334-373. Unique cards in Set- and Theme Boosters are numbered #374–393 {{curmb||15|5||}}.<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/set-and-theme-booster-additional-cards-kaldheim-2020-12-16|Set and Theme Booster Additions|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|December 16, 2020}}</ref> The basic land cards from the [[Bundle]] are numbered #394-398. The [[Buy-a-Box]] card is #399 and the [[Bundle promo]] is #400. The FNM-treatment cards from the [[Universal promo pack]] are numbered #401-405. The "Concept Praetor" art of Vorinclex, released with ''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One]]'', is #406.<ref>{{DailyRef|announcements/a-first-look-at-phyrexia-all-will-be-one|A First Look at ''Phyrexia: All Will Be One''|[[Clayton Kroh]] and [[Adam Styborski]]|December 13, 2022}}</ref> The [[Showcase card]]s are all [[Legendary]] Vikings. Their [[card frame]] features geometric patterns reminiscent of chiseled stone [[Wikipedia:Viking art|Viking art]] with "[[Wikipedia:Viking metal|metal]]" artwork.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/collecting-kaldheim-2020-12-17|Collecting ''Kaldheim''|[[Mike Turian]]|December 17, 2020}}</ref> ===Storyline=== [[File:KHM Bundle.jpg|thumb|right|[[Bundle]] featuring [[Kaya]] [[key art]]]] The [[planeswalker]] [[Kaya]] visits a world of prophecy and legend, mortals and [[monster]]s.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/jsgw64/bored_so_enhancing_bad_photos_of_rubbish_seems/|title=Bored so enhancing bad photos of rubbish seems fine.. oh and, Bearded Axe|author=Procoretech|date=November 12, 2020|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> A world of many realms, epic [[saga]]s, bound by one truth. [[Viking]] or [[Valkyrie]], [[Elf]] or [[Dwarf]], all belong to the [[World Tree]], all are supplicant to the [[god]]s. Gods who travel between [[Ten Realms|the realms]] to do their bidding for peace, for bloodshed, or for their own amusement. But what if there was a way to harness this power? [[Sword of the Realms|A weapon with the ability to protect all]]. A weapon of pure strength. Forged for a god. Or... in more [[Tibalt|creative hands]], a weapon of unimaginable chaos. The [[World Tree]] is the origin of all life on [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]], and you can see the branches in the sky in all ten realms. However, they look different in each realm. The [[Ten Realms]] are constantly shifting and moving around the World Tree and can even collide. Such an epic event is called a "[[doomskar]]" and causes earthquakes, destabilization, and total chaos.<ref name="Norsing 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/norsing-around-part-1-2021-01-11|Norsing Around, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 11, 2021}}</ref> The cards that represent the [[Story Spotlight]]s in ''Kaldheim'' are: {{columns-list|colwidth=15em| * <c>Battle for Bretagard</c> * <c>Dogged Pursuit</c> * <c>Doomskar</c> * <c>Fall of the Impostor</c> * <c>Forging the Tyrite Sword</c> * <c>Invasion of the Giants</c> * <c>Kaya's Onslaught</c> * <c>King Harald's Revenge</c> * <c>Open the Omenpaths</c> * <c>Rise of the Dread Marn</c> * <c>Starnheim Unleashed</c> * <c>Struggle for Skemfar</c> * <c>The Trickster-God's Heist</c> * {{card|The World Tree||KHM}} }} ====''Magic'' Story==== {{main|Magic Story}} {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Title !! Author !! Release Date !! Setting !! Featuring |- | {{ArticleArchive|/magic-story/episode-1-travelers-2021-01-07|Episode 1: Travelers}} || [[Roy Graham]] with contributions by [[Jenna Helland]] || 2021-01-07 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya]], [[Inga]], [[Alrund]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|/magic-story/know-which-way-wind-blowing-2021-01-08|Know Which Way the Wind is Blowing}} || [[Setsu Uzumé]]|| 2021-01-08 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Niko Aris]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|/magic-story/episode-2-awaken-trolls-2021-01-13|Episode 2: Awaken the Trolls}} || [[Roy Graham]], [[Jenna Helland]]|| 2021-01-13 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/aim-through-target-2021-01-15|Aim Through the Target}} || [[Setsu Uzumé]]|| 2021-01-15 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Niko Aris]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-3-saga-tibalt-2021-01-20|Episode 3: The Saga of Tibalt}}|| [[Roy Graham]] || 2021-01-20 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Tibalt]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/brokenbrow-2021-01-22|Brokenbrow}}|| [[Roy Graham]] || 2021-01-22 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Arni]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-demons-realm-2021-01-27|Episode 4: Into the Demons' Realm}} || [[Roy Graham]] || 2021-01-27 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/direction-purpose-honor-glory-2021-01-29|Direction. Purpose. Honor. Glory.}} || [[Miguel Lopez]] || 2021-01-29 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Ranar]], [[Egon]], [[Firja]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-battle-kaldheim-2021-02-03|Episode 5: The Battle for Kaldheim}} || [[Roy Graham]] with contributions by [[Jenna Helland]] || 2021-02-03 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || Kaya, [[Inga Rune-Eyes|Inga]], [[Vorinclex]], [[Niko Aris]], [[Tibalt]], [[Tyvar Kell]] |- | {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/saga-lathril-2021-02-05|The Saga of Lathril}} || [[Elsa Sjunneson]] || 2021-02-05 || [[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldheim]] || [[Lathril]], Lukya, Kit, [[Sarulf]] |} ===Marketing=== [[File:KHM Collector Booster.jpg|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Collector Booster]] with "metal" logo]] [[File:KHM Set Boosters.jpg|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Set Booster]]s packaging]] [[File:KHM Bundle Dice.png|thumb|right|''Kaldheim'' [[Bundle]] [[Spindown life counter]]]] ''Kaldheim'' is sold in regular 16-card [[Draft Booster]]s (one card being a [[marketing card]]), [[Theme Booster]]s, [[Collector Booster]]s, [[Set Booster]]s, the ''Kaldheim'' [[Bundle]], and two [[Commander (format)|Commander]] decks.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/first-kaldheim-previews-buy-box-packaging-product-mix-more|title=First Kaldheim Previews: Buy-a-Box, Packaging, Product Mix & More|author=[[WPN]]|date=December 17, 2020|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/kaldheim-product-overview-2021-01-07|''Kaldheim'' Product Overview|Ari Zirulnik|January 7, 2021}}</ref> For ''Kaldheim'', the production of [[Welcome Booster]]s was put on hold for North America and Europe.<ref name="Dates"/> The Draft Boosters feature artwork from [[Niko]], [[Kaya]], [[Tibalt]] and [[Tyvar]]. The Theme Boosters feature art from <c>Fynn, The Fangbearer</c> ([[Viking]]s), <c>Starnheim Aspirant</c> {{nowrap|({{W}})}}, <c>Littjara Kinseekers</c> {{nowrap|({{U}})}}, <c>Thornmantle Striker</c> {{nowrap|({{B}})}}, <c>Surtland Flinger</c> {{nowrap|({{R}})}}, and <c>Canopy Tactician</c> {{nowrap|({{G}})}}. The Collector Boosters feature art of {{card|Toralf's Hammer||KHM|#=313}}. The Set Boosters feature unique art. The marketing had a "[[Wikipedia:Viking metal|Viking metal]]" theme, with cards spoiled by [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|Heavy metal bands]], and the [[Collector Booster]] sporting a metal inspired logo. With the release of ''Kaldheim'', 48 cards were rotated into [[The List]], many of which were thematically or mechanically linked to the set.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/updating-list-kaldheim-2020-12-16|Updating The List for Kaldheim|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 16, 2020}}</ref> ====Events==== * [[Magic Online]] and [[MTG Arena]] release: January 28, 2021 * [[Tabletop]] [[Prerelease]]: January 29–February 4<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/kaldheim-prerelease-primer-2021-01-26|''Kaldheim'' Prerelease Trailer|[[Gavin Verhey]]|January 26, 2021}}</ref> * [[Launch party]]: February 6–February 7 * [[Friday Night Magic]]: February 5–April 9 * Commander Nights (a weekly [[Commander (format)|Commander]] [[league]] with rotating rules and achievement-based prizes): February 8–April 15 ====Promotional cards==== *[[Prerelease card|Prerelease]]: a stamped card that can be any rare or mythic rare of ''Kaldheim''. *Other events: cards from the ''Kaldheim'' [[universal promo pack]]. **The seasonal dark-frame promos are: {{card|Usher of the Fallen||KHM|#=401}}, {{card|Strategic Planning||KHM|#=402}}, {{card|Poison the Cup||KHM|#=403}}, {{card|Frost Bite||KHM|#=404}}, and {{card|Masked Vandal||KHM|#=405}}. *[[Buy-a-Box]]: [[foil]] [[alternate art]] {{card|Realmwalker||KHM|#=399}} *[[Bundle promo]]: foil alternate art {{card|Reflections of Littjara||KHM|#=400}} * [[Bring-a-Friend]]: {{card|Reliquary Tower||PLG20}} <ref name="Dates"/> ====Tokens, emblems and markers==== The sixteenth card in the boosters is a [[token]] creature card, an [[emblem]] or a [[marker]], with advertisements on the back side. It can also be a [[substitute card|helper card]] with a standard card back. There are a total of 23 tokens and emblems:<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/tokens-kaldheim-2021-01-20|The Tokens of ''Kaldheim''|[[Kendall Pepple]]|January 20, 2021}}</ref> #{{C}} [[Shard (subtype)|Shard]], for <c>Niko Aris</c>. #{{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] [[Warrior]] creature with flying and vigilance, for <c>Great Hall of Starnheim</c>, <c>Firja's Retribution</c>, <c>Starnheim Unleashed</c>, and <c>Valkyrie's Sword</c>. #{{W}} 1/1 [[Human]] Warrior creature, for <c>Battle for Bretagard</c>, <c>Beskir Shieldmate</c>, <c>Maja, Bretagard Protector</c>, and <c>Usher of the Fallen</c>. #{{W}} 1/1 [[Spirit]] creature with flying, for <c>Clarion Spirit</c>, <c>Kaya the Inexorable</c>, and <c>Valor of the Worthy</c>. #{{U}} 1/1 [[Bird]] creature with flying, for <c>Alrund's Epiphany</c>, <c>Ravenform</c> and <c>The Raven's Warning</c>. #{{U}} 4/4 [[Giant]] [[Wizard]] creature, for <c>Giant's Amulet</c>. #{{U}} {{card|Koma's Coil}}, a 3/3 [[Serpent]] creature, for <c>Koma, Cosmos Serpent</c>. #{{U}} 2/2 [[Shapeshifter]] creature with [[changeling]], for <c>Maskwood Nexus</c> and <c>The Bears of Littjara</c>. #{{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] [[Berserker]] creature, for <c>Deathknell Berserker</c>, <c>Draugr's Helm</c>, and <c>Rise of the Dread Marn</c>. #{{R}} 2/3 [[Demon]] Berserker creature with [[menace]], for <c>The Bloodsky Massacre</c>. #{{R}} 5/5 [[Dragon]] creature with flying, for <c>Dragonkin Berserker</c>. #{{R}} 2/1 [[Dwarf]] Berserker creature, for <c>Dwarven Hammer</c>, <c>Dwarven Reinforcements</c>, <c>Fearless Liberator</c>, <c>Reckless Crew</c> and <c>Warchanter Skald</c>. #{{G}} 2/2 [[Bear]] creature, for <c>Path to the World Tree</c>. #{{G}} 2/2 [[Cat]] creature, for <c>Esika's Chariot</c>. #{{G}} 1/1 [[Elf]] Warrior creature, for <c>Battle for Bretagard</c>, <c>Elderleaf Mentor</c>, <c>Elven Ambush</c>, <c>Elven Bow</c>, <c>Elvish Warmaster</c>, <c>Return Upon the Tide</c>, <c>Skemfar Elderhall</c>, and <c>Tyvar Kell</c>. #{{G}} 4/4 [[Troll]] Warrior creature with [[trample]], for <c>Gnottvold Slumbermound</c>, <c>Old-Growth Troll</c>, and <c>Waking the Trolls</c>. #{{C}} {{card|Icy Manalith}}, a [[snow]] [[artifact]] with "{{T}}: Add one mana of any color.", for <c>Svella, Ice Shaper</c>. #{{C}} {{card|Replicated Ring}}, a [[snow]] [[artifact]] with "{{T}}: Add one mana of any color.", for <c>Replicating Ring</c>. #{{C}} [[Treasure]], for <c>Forging the Tyrite Sword</c>, <c>Goldspan Dragon</c>, <c>Magda, Brazen Outlaw</c>, <c>Seize the Spoils</c>, <c>Smashing Success</c>, and <c>Vault Robber</c>. #{{Emblem|Kaya the Inexorable}}. #{{Emblem|Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor}}. #{{Emblem|Tyvar Kell}}. #[[Foretell]] marker.
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