Featuring cards selected by magicthegathering.com readers, the Core Set - Ninth Edition features possibly the best assortment of cards ever to appear in a Magic base set. And the rumors are true: Hypnotic Specter and Kird Ape are back! There's a brand new Fat Pack with everything the experienced gamer needs to not just play, but enjoy the heck out of the game. And if you're new to the game, the Core Game will be right up your alley! It's packaged with a helpful cd-rom with detailed tutorials, or you can dive right in to the two decks. Don't forget to read through the helpful play guide first, though! Ninth Edition is the latest in a long line of great base sets for Magic. If you don't get some, you'll be left behind!