The Duelist

The Duelist was a magazine published by Wizards of the Coast from 1994 to December 1999 for 41 issues.All Duelist covers at Magiclibrarities Originally it was a quarterly magazine but later it switched to bi-monthly, and then to monthly. The Duelist Online was introduced in May 1999.Wizards of the Coast (May 1999). "For News That can't Wait Check the Duelist Online", The Duelist #37, p. 13 The magazine and the site can be considered the analog and digital precursors of magicthegathering.com. 
==Editorial staff==
* Publisher: Wendy Noritake
* Editor-in-Chief: Kathryn Haines (1993-1996), Paul Hughes (1996); Mark Rosewater (1997-1999); Will McDermott (1999)
* Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Robert Hahn (1998)
* Managing Editor: Terry Melia (1996-1997), Scott McGough (1998-)
* Senior Editors: Paul Hughes (1993-1996), Jeff J. Lin (1994-1996), Melody Alder (1996-1997), Will McDermott (1997-1999)
* Associate Editors: Allen Varney (1994), Michael G. Ryan (1994-1995), Jenny Scott (1996-1997), Jennifer Clarke-Wilkes (1997), Cory Herndon (1998-1999), Michael Mikaelian (1999)
* Art Director: Amy Weber (1993-1996), Shauna Wolf Narciso (1996-1997)
* Style Editor: Robert Dalton (1997-1998), Blaise Selby (1998-1999)
==Contents==
The Duelist brought the latest news on Magic and other trading card games, puzzles, event coverage, design articles, a deck-construction column called "Excuse Me, Mr. Suitcase?", fiction, product checklists, rules questions and a column by Richard Garfield ("Lost in the Shuffle"). Early issues featured a key artist who created a unique cover (often based on an existing card) and whose art was showcased inside the issue. In addition to all that "important" stuff, there were various articles and regular features showing off the lighter side of Magic. One enduring feature was "Extra Pulled", featuring "rejected" Magic cards allegedly pulled from sets in development. Phil Foglio and his wife Kaja resurrected Phil's former Dragon strip "What's New?", which ran for almost the entire life of the magazine. 
As Magic grew, a companion newsletter (The Duelist Companion), which was the Official Newsletter of the Duelists' Convocation / DCI, was sent out to The Duelist subscribers in between magazine releases. The Duelist Companion was published from May 1994 till March 1996 (19 issues). Eventually it was dropped in favor of bimonthly magazine circulation, and still later a monthly magazine. The magazine lost focus on Magic as it put more emphasis on other trading card games; with Pokémon's immediate North American success, The Duelist was converted into a dual-format publication, with general separate sections for Magic and Pokémon. By this time, it also had expanded to covering video games and other interests.
A companion magazine, The Duelist Sideboard was launched in July 1996 and focused on Magic tournament play. The Duelist Online website, launched in May 1999, was designed for breaking news. It featured articles from recent issues of The Sideboard and separate, exclusive content.
==TopDeck==
Duelist was replaced by the magazine TopDeck which continued many of its features while broadening the focus even more to non-Magic games.All TopDeck covers at Magiclibrarities This magazine lasted for fifteen issues until it was cancelled in February, 2001.Wizards Of The Coast Ceases Publishing Topdeck Magazine
==Issues==
Issue 	Date 	Cover 	Featured Sets 	Flavor Articles 	Other articles and extras of note
Quarterly 	Quarterly 	Quarterly 	Quarterly 	Quarterly 	Quarterly
#0 	August 1993 	- 	Alpha 	Worzel’s Story, by Richard Garfield 	Designer’s Notes, by Richard Garfield
#1 	Winter 1993/1994 	Original art<BR>by Anson Maddocks 	Arabian Nights 	Arabian Nights Introduction A Conversation with Richard GarfieldDuel for Dominia, by Steve Bishop 	The Duelist: An Inaugural Address, by Peter AdkisonThe Expanding Universe: The Philosophy of Expansion Sets, by Richard GarfieldAn Interview With Anson, by Pete VentersMurmurs from Dominia, by Lisa StevensA History of the Arabian Nights, by Beverly Marshall Saling
Supplement 	May 1994 	Original art<BR>by Amy Weber 	LegendsRevised Edition 	A History of the Antiquities War, by Kathy Ice 	A Guide to Changes in the Revised Edition, by Kathy Ice
#2 	Summer 1994 	Original art<BR>by Quinton Hoover 	LegendsRevised Edition 	Mezlok's Challenge by Mark Poole (part one) The Dark by Kathy Ice, Beverly Marshall Saling and Rick Saling Marshall 	Lost in the Shuffle: The Grand Melee, by Richard Garfield
#3 	Fall 1994 	Original art<BR>by Drew Tucker 	The DarkFallen Empires 	A History of the Fallen Empires Mezlok's Challenge by Mark Poole (part two) 	On The Road To The World Title, by Zak DolanAn MTGer at Gencon by Mark Rosewater<c>Nalathni Dragon</c> promo
Bi-monthly 	Bi-monthly 	Bi-monthly 	Bi-monthly 	Bi-monthly 	Bi-monthly
#4 	March 1995 	Original art<BR>by Melissa Benson 	Fallen Empires 	Animal Trap by Mark Sumner 	10 Mental Locks of Magic, by Mark RosewaterMana Maze Solitaire Rules, by Mark Rosewater (with help from Gene Rosewater)According to Mr. Pling, by Scott HungerfordWizard's Chess, by Tom HazelMagic in the Classroom, by Susan MohnFallen Empires tokensThe Expanding Worlds of Magic, by Ricard Garfield
Mini Gift Box Edition 	June 1995 	Original art<BR>by Amy Weber 	Fourth Edition 	 	Profile of a Magic Artist: Amy Weber
#5 	June 1995 	Original art<BR>by Liz Danforth 	Ice AgeFourth Edition 	A Look at Magic:the Gathering - Ice AgeFeast of Kjeld, by John Tynes 	Ice Age fold-out mapLost in the Shuffle: Games within Games, by Richard Garfield
#6 	August 1995 	Original art<BR>by Rob Alexander 	Ice AgeChronicles 	'' 	How Magic was Born, by Peter AdkisonMeet the "Eastcoasters", by Scott KirschnerCluster Decks, by Beth Moursund
#7 	October 1995 	Original art<BR>by Mark Tedin 	Homelands 	Homelands; the Making of an Magic Expansion,<BR>by Christopher Ferris The Slowing of His Heart, by Michael G. Ryan 	Long and Winding Road: The 1995 Magic World Championship ,by Mark RosewaterPlaying Your Pet: Rough-Testing A Magic Deck, by Beth Moursund
#8 	December 1995 	Original art<BR>by Heather Hudson 	Homelands 	From the Library of Leng: Eron the RelentlessMultiverse in Review: The Duelist #7-10 (Homelands) <BR>Ashes of the Sun (ecxerpt), by Hanovi Braddock. 	House Rules: Assassins, by David Kimmel<BR>Making Enemies: Designing Decks in Pairs, by Mark Rosewater<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: A Short History of The Great Dalmuti by Richard Garfield <BR>In Control: Key Strategies for Ice Age by Jim Lin
#9 	February 1996 	Original art<BR>by Randy Gallegos 	Homelands<BR>Chronicles 	From the Library of Leng: Autumn Willow 	Lost in the Shuffle: Rituals in Gaming, by Richard Garfield<BR>Murk Dwellers by Tom Wylie<BR>The Power of Death by Robert Hahn<BR>Wizards of the Coast's Experimental Tournament System<BR>by Rick McGabe and Mark Rosewater.<BR>On the Trail of the Throat Wolf by Mike Selinker.
#10 	May 1996 	Original art<BR>by Scott Kirschner 	 	From the Library of Leng: Baron Sengir 	House Rules: Zero Sum, Siege and Landless Magic<BR>The Magic: The Gathering Card Reprint Policy
#11 	July 1996 	Original art<BR>by Richard Kane Ferguson 	Alliances 	From the Library of Leng: Lord of Tresserhorn 	Lost in the Shuffle: Serious Fun, by Richard Garfield<BR>Do You Know Your Gorillas?
#12 	September 1996 	<c>Force of Will</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Alliances 	From the Library of Leng: Verduran Enchantress 	Oversized <c>Juzám Djinn</c> card <BR>Lost in the Shuffle: The World of Games, by Richard Garfield
#13 	October 1996 	<c>Crimson Hellkite</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Alliances<BR>Mirage<BR>Fifth Edition 	From the Library of Leng:<BR><c>Phyrexian Dreadnought</c> and <c>Prismatic Circle</c><BR>The War of Mirage<BR>A Who's-Who Guide to Mirage 	Murk Dwellers: Leaner and Meaner, by Tom Wylie<BR>The Horizon Shimmers. The Making of Mirage, by Michael G. Ryan<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Playing for Money, by Richard Garfield
#14 	December 1996 	<c>Final Fortune</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Mirage<BR>Visions 	From the Library of Leng: Serra Angel 	Deck Deconstruction: Turbo-Stasis Decks, by Beth Moursund<BR>Taking Card Advantage, by Brian Weissman <BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Required Reading, by Richard Garfield
#15 	February 1997 	<c>Talruum Champion</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Visions 	From the Library of Leng: <c>Goblin Recruiter</c><BR>Visions Told: The Resolution of the War for Jamuraa, by Pete Venters 	Visions of Glory, by Michael G. Ryan <BR>Fun with Foil Decks by Michael Long<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Liar's Dice, by Richard Garfield
#16 	April 1997 	<c>Phantom Monster</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Fifth Edition 	Dominian Chronicles, by Pete Venters, Kij Johnson and Scott Hungerford
* Dominia, Dominaria. What's the Deal?
* A Quick Tour of Dominaria
* Walkers of the Planes
* Dominaria Facts	The Phantom's Back, by Tom Jenkot<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Of Mice and Men, by Richard Garfield
#17 	June 1997 	<c>Mirri, Cat Warrior</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Weatherlight 	Fortune Favors the Bold, by Michael G. Ryan <BR>Maelstrom, by Michael G. Ryan 	Mind over Magic, by Robert Hahn<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Games and Politics, by Richard Garfield
#18 	August 1997 	<c>Maraxus of Keld</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Weatherlight<BR>Portal 	Weatherlight Takes Center Stage, by Michael G. Ryan <BR>Torrent, by Michael G. Ryan 	Lost in the Shuffle: Modeling Game Politics, by Richard Garfield
#19 	October 1997 	BattleTech 	Tempest<BR>Vanguard 	Continuity FAQ #1<BR>Dominian Chronicles, by Pete Venters
* Weatherlight Ports of Call 	Tempest on the Horizon, by Michael G. Ryan<BR>Deck Deconstruction: Prosperous Bloom, by Beth Moursund<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: You Really Can't Win Them All, by Richard Garfield
#20 	December 1997 	<c>Selenia, Dark Angel</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Tempest 	Dominian FAQ #2<BR>Dominian Chronicles. A Dark Corner of the Multiverse,<BR>by Pete Venters<BR>Tempest Storyboard,<BR>by Michael G. Ryan, Mark Rosewater and Pete Venters 	Before the Storm. The Making of Tempest, by Mark Rosewater<BR>Dangerous Minds, by Mark Rosewater<BR> Expanding Shandalar. MicroProse Magic Kicks into High Gear,<BR>by Beth Moursund <BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Image is Everything, by Richard Garfield
Monthly 	Monthly 	Monthly 	Monthly 	Monthly 	Monthly
#21 	January 1998 	<c>Commander Greven il-Vec</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Tempest 	Dominian FAQ #3<BR>Dominian Chronicles. Stepping into The Darkness,<BR>by Pete Venters<BR>Sisay's Quest, Part 1. The Heart of a Minotaur, by Kij Johnson 	Lost in the Shuffle: A Game by Any Other Name, by Richard Garfield<BR>Taming the Beast, by Michael G. Ryan<BR>Oversized <c>Shivan Dragon</c> card
#22 	February 1998 	<c>Squee's Toy</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Vanguard II 	Dominian FAQ #4 	Lost in the Shuffle: All for One and One for All, by Richard Garfield
#23 	March 1998 	<c>Volrath's Curse</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Stronghold 	Dominian FAQ #5<BR>Dominian Chronicles. The Heart of Rath: The Art of Darkness<BR>by Pete Venters<BR>Sisay's Quest, Part 2. The Knife's Edge, by Kij Johnson 	Making Wine of the Grapes of Rath, by Rob Dalton
#24 	April 1998 	<c>Crovax the Cursed</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Stronghold 	Dominian FAQ #6<BR>Dominian Chronicles. The Lurker's Guide to the Stronghold, by Pete Venters<BR>Stronghold Storyboard, by Michael G. Ryan, Mark Rosewater and Pete Venters	Lost in the Shuffle: Credit where Dues, by Richard Garfield
#25 	May 1998 	<c>Tidal Warrior</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Stronghold 	Dominian FAQ #7<BR>Sisay's Quest, Part 3. Old Wars, by Kij Johnson 	
#26 	June 1998 	Xena: Warrior Princess 	 	Dominian FAQ #8 	Dances with Gnomes, by Beth Moursund<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Nothing Beats Good Old Rock, by Richard Garfield
#27 	July 1998 	<c>Soltari Visionary</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Exodus 	Dominian FAQ #9 	A Deck, a Brain, and a Lot of Friends, by Dave Mills
#28 	August 1998 	Gerrard Capashen<BR>reinterpretation 	Exodus<BR>Portal Second Age 	Exodus Storyboard, by Michael G. Ryan<BR> 	Exodus Files Exposed, by Michael G. Ryan<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Don't Twitch or You're Dead, by Richard Garfield
#29 	September 1998 	Doomtown 	Exodus<BR> Unglued 	Born to Greatness, Part One, by J. Robert King 	The Art of Beatdown, by David Price
#30 	October 1998 	Serra Angel<BR>reinterpretation 	Unglued 	 	House Rules, by Jesse Decker<BR>Chickens and Cows and Clams, Oh My, by Ma "Mark Rosewater" Ro<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: The Dojo Effect, by Richard Garfield
#31 	November 1998 	Urza Planeswalker<BR>reinterpretation 	Urza's Saga 	Forgotten Lore: The Sleeper Agent Awakes, by Scott McGough 	Cycling into Urza's Saga, by William Jockusch<BR>Presenting the Duelist Oracle
#32 	December 1998 	<c>Karn, Silver Golem</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Urza's Saga 	From the Ground Up, by Scott McGough<BR>The Beckoning Sky. Born to Greatness, Part Two, by J. Robert King. 	<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Hive Mind, by Richard Garfield
#33 	January 1999 	5 Years<BR>(Collage) 	Urza's Saga<BR>Vanguard III<BR>Anthologies<BR>Sixth Edition	 	In the Beginning, by Peter Adkison<BR>Mechanically Inclined, by Brady Dommermuth<BR>Simple Rules are the Holy Grail of Magic, by Dan Gray<BR>The DCI Organizes Magic Play, by Jason Carl<BR>Musings on the History of the Magic Pro Tour, by Mark Justice<BR>What You See Is What You Get, by Pete Venters<BR>A Magic History of Time, by Michael G. Ryan<BR>What A Few Minutes With Richard Garfield, by Mark Rosewater<BR>I Never Metagame I Didn't Like: The History of the Magic Metagame,<BR>by Mike Flores<BR> First official Duelist Price Index
#34 	February 1999 	Gix<BR>reinterpretation 	Sixth Edition 	Dominian FAQ #10<BR>Dominaria Timeline, by Dannen McDermott and Scott McGough<BR>Never to be Free. Born to Greatness, Part Three, by J. Robert King. 	Playing Magic Solitaire, by Mike Mikaelian<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: How I Got Filthy Rich on my Summer Vacation, by Richard Garfield
#35 	March 1999 	Pokémon 	Sixth Edition<BR>Urza's Legacy 	 	Mark my Words; Foiled Again, by Mark Rosewateref<BR>A Gift to Last. Urza's legacy Preview., by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes
As Duelist 	As Duelist 	As Duelist 	As Duelist 	As Duelist 	As Duelist
#36 	April 1999 	<c>Radiant, Archangel</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Sixth Edition<BR>Urza's Legacy 	Forgotten Lore: Jhoira de Vivre, by Jess Lebow<BR> Past Mistakes, Future Hope, by Scott McGough, Daneen McDermott and Jess Lebow 	Lost in the Shuffle: A Game Player's Resolution, by Richard Garfield
#37 	May 1999 	<c>Shanodin Dryads</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Sixth Edition<BR>Vanguard IV 	 	Classic, Sixth Edition and You. Why we did what we did, by Bill Rose
#38 	June 1999 	<c>Hammer of Bogardan</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Sixth Edition 	Dominian FAQ #11 	Classic: Magic's Bumper Crop, by Michael G. Ryan<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: Turbo Hearts V 2.0, by Richard Garfield
#39 	July 1999 	Star wars 	Portal Three Kingdoms<BR>Urza's Destiny<BR>Starter 	 	<c>Scent of Cinder</c> alternate art promo
#40 	August 1999 	<c>Phyrexian Negator</c><BR>reinterpretation 	Urza's Destiny 	Forgotten Lore: Yavimaya, Evolution of a Warrior, by Daneen McDermott<BR> Urza's Moments of Destiny, by Scott McGough, Daneen McDermott, and Jess Lebow 	<BR>Lost in the Shuffle: The Silence Between the Notes, by Richard Garfield
#41 	September 1999 	Pokémon special 	 	 	Pokémon Jungle player's guide, Pokémon Puzzles, Preview of "Pikachu I See You!" comic, does not contain traditional articles found in previous issues
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(#42) 	October 1999 	Mercadian Masques 	Mercadian Masques 	Mercadian Masques promo comic. 	Mercadian Masques player's guide<BR><c>Warmonger</c> promo (feather expansion symbol)
As TopDeck Magazine 	As TopDeck Magazine 	As TopDeck Magazine 	As TopDeck Magazine 	As TopDeck Magazine 	As TopDeck Magazine
#1 	December 1999 	Pokémon 	Mercadian Masques 	 	Free Mercadian Masques booster
#2 	January 2000 	Black Lotus 	Mercadian Masques 	 	Free Urza's Saga booster<BR><c>Lightning Hounds</c> promo (feather expansion symbol)
#4 	March 2000 	Crovax 	Nemesis 	The Dark Ambassador 	Nemesis player's guide
#8 	July 2000 	Pokémon 	Prophecy 	 	Prophecy player's guide
#12 	November 2000 	Harry Potter 	Invasion 	 	Invasion player's guide
#13 	December 2000 	Pokémon 	 	Better Living Through Spinal Replacement 	
#14 	January 2001 	Pokémon 	Starter 2000 	 	Starter 2000 Sampler pack which included nine standard Sixth Edition cards<BR> card without expansion symbol.
==External link==
*All Duelists online at the Internet Archive
==References==
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