A Link to the Past reimagined as a 242-card Magic: The Gathering expansion

Hyrule once again becomes part of Dominia

Words: on July 12, 2011

So far we’ve posted full Magic: The Gathering expansions for the original Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Today, we present the biggest set so far, honoring one of the best games of all time – A Link to the Past. As before, this addition comes from GR contributor KREATIVEassassin, who spent no small amount of time tweaking each card to look, read and behave like a legit Magic product, yet with distinct gameplay and graphical references to Link to the Past. In other words, there’s a Zelda-specific reason why each card does what it does.

Naturally these aren’t official in any way. But if you wanted to print ‘em out and play as a standalone Magic set (perhaps along with the other two) you totally could. Just remember: the full series skews more “Zelda” than “Magic,” so if there’s something that irks your die-hard Magic devotion, there’s a good chance it was intentional.

Want to create your own cards? Check out the Magic Set Editor, and then of course hit up Wizards of the Coast for the real deal


Creatures

The “Creature” card type is used to designate living things you summon, which are usually used to attack the other player or defend yourself from other creature types. The numbers in the lower right are their power (used for attacking) and defense (used for defending). Beyond that, well, you’ll need to brush up on your Magic.

 

Next page: Even more classic LttP monsters become Magic cards

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  • marcos-perera-izquierdo

    marcos-perera-izquierdo  - 1 month, 2 weeks ago  - Report

    This is pretty awesome... but why didn't you put the Swamp Palace dungeon as a forest island and the Thieve's Lair as the plains swamp? These combined lands are missing and I think the dungeons fit really well...

    Besides, your work is The Awesomeness Itself, the cards fit perfectly the enemies in the game, and you can choose many different decks to made!!!
  • hamman7

    hamman7  - 6 months, 3 weeks ago  - Report

    Ham if i could get the download for this set on mse i coud just draw packs and make a deck of these for my school gaming period, could i have the set download
  • therawski

    therawski  - 7 months ago  - Report

    This is awesome. When I was growing up we got banned from playing Magic at the public library because it was juju witchcraft.

    so we never went to the library ever again
  • KREATIVEassassin

    KREATIVEassassin  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    World rule does not apply.
  • SuperEgg

    SuperEgg  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    Dark World Creature!? is that effect "World rule"!? TOO USELESS!!!!!!
  • Otacon92

    Otacon92  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    Can you put a download link for the zelda'deck?
  • KREATIVEassassin

    KREATIVEassassin  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    Here you are, sir. The AuthorityFigure version of Plains! http://ka.richtaur.com/plains2.jpg
  • AuthorityFigure

    AuthorityFigure  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    I'd like to see the edge of that tree cropped out of the 'Plains' land card.

    Otherwise, the effort involved is commendable.
  • Spybreak8

    Spybreak8  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    Total geek cred here, wow.
  • NeoTechni

    NeoTechni  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    http://www.mediafire.com/?53mnnb24uyoxdcn

    Uploaded the LttP, AoL and LoZ card sets as a single file, like gamesradar should have done.
  • malechite

    malechite  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    I would also be interested in a PDF for each "set" for easy download and print!
  • Laxi

    Laxi  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    I registered to gamesradar just to compliment on the marvellous piece of videogame awesomeness! One question though, is it possible to download all the cards in a one file, or do I have to go through them all and download them individually? I'm thinking of making a couple of ALttP decks just because the cards are so awesome :)
  • KREATIVEassassin

    KREATIVEassassin  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    I'm surprised people are actually reading the flavor text. Thanks, guys!
  • DeathbyFira

    DeathbyFira  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    THANK YOU i so need just cuz i love zelda lol
  • Fryhole

    Fryhole  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    Love that Freezor flavor text, oh Kano.
  • OneToBoner

    OneToBoner  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    Fantastic!
  • GuinnessGamer3

    GuinnessGamer3  - 7 months, 1 week ago  - Report

    i always love these, great job guys! Makes me think about playing the actually trading card game rather htne just on xbla
  • waffman11

    waffman11  - 7 months, 2 weeks ago  - Report

    Want. So much. Unfortunately, even if I were to have these cards I would be playing against myself anyway. My local shop moved a few years ago so nobody plays at a regular spot near me anymore. Damned small city, big enough to have a nice shop but small enough for the entire tabletop gaming community to hinge on the life of that shop.

    ReCAPTCHA: theyEx Kabinette
    indeed, they have broken up with their cabinets
  • y2sky2003

    y2sky2003  - 7 months, 2 weeks ago  - Report

    While I think you missed some flavor elements, the use of Planar Chaos card frames with the "Dark World" supertype, as well as its mechanic overall, is superb.
  • Zeos

    Zeos  - 7 months, 2 weeks ago  - Report

    Yeah even though I never got into Magic I would loooovw to have each and every one of those.
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