The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Classic Sixth Edition Desertion card, a rare blue instant that offers powerful control capabilities for TCG enthusiasts.
Desertion
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Classic Sixth Edition
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Released in 1999 as part of the Classic Sixth Edition, the Desertion card (card number 64) holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. Printed with a rare designation, this blue instant card features a mana cost of three generic and two blue mana, requiring a total mana value of five to cast. The card’s unique ability allows players to counter a target spell; if that spell is an artifact or creature, the caster may instead place it onto the battlefield under their control rather than sending it to the graveyard. This strategic depth has made it a memorable inclusion in the 6ED set, appealing to collectors who appreciate the game's foundational mechanics and complex interactions. The artwork, created by Richard Kane Ferguson, complements the card’s thematic flavor of seizing advantage through cunning. As a staple of the Classic Sixth Edition, Desertion represents a key era for Magic: The Gathering trading card game collectors, offering a tangible connection to the game's rich legacy and enduring popularity among hobbyists and investors alike.
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Desertion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Richard Kane Ferguson
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{U}
Instant
U
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Counter target spell. If an artifact or creature spell is countered this way, put that card onto the battlefield under your control instead of into its owner's graveyard.
First the insult, then the injury.