This 1996 World Champion card is a Rare Summon Legend from the Magic: The Gathering Celebration Cards set, identified by set code PCEL and card number 1.
1996 World Champion
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Celebration Cards
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The 1996 World Champion card is a Rare Summon Legend from the Magic: The Gathering Celebration Cards set (PCEL), carrying the card number 1. Illustrated by Christopher Rush, this card requires a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} and has a mana value of 5. It features a power and toughness of */* and is printed in five colors: Black, Green, Red, Blue, and White. As a product of the Celebration Cards series, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is recognized by collectors for its unique multi-colored identity and legendary status within the game's early promotional landscape.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
1996 World Champion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Summon Legend
* / *
B, G, R, U, W
Card Text
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Cannot be the target of spells or effects. World Champion has power and toughness equal to the life total of target opponent. {0}: Discard your hand to search your library for 1996 World Champion and reveal it to all players. Shuffle your library and put 1996 World Champion on top of it. Use this ability only at the beginning of your upkeep, and only if 1996 World Champion is in your library.
It takes great sacrifice to make it to the top.
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What is the mana cost of the 1996 World Champion card?
The 1996 World Champion card has a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, requiring one white, one blue, one black, one red, and one generic mana. This gives it a total mana value of 5.
Who illustrated the 1996 World Champion card?
The artwork for the 1996 World Champion card was created by Christopher Rush. The card is part of the Celebration Cards set with the set code PCEL.
Is the 1996 World Champion card a legendary creature?
Yes, the 1996 World Champion card is classified as a Summon Legend in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has a power and toughness of */*.
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