The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends card Rust (203), a green Instant designed to counter artifact abilities.
Rust
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Rust is a 1994 Magic: The Gathering card from the Legends expansion, identified by card number 203. This green Instant has a mana cost of {G} and targets an activated ability from an artifact source, excluding mana abilities. The card features flavor text referencing Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "Ulysses," adding literary depth to its mechanical function. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek Rust for its historical significance in the game's early design philosophy and its utility in artifact-heavy environments. Completing the Legends collection requires tracking down cards like Rust, which represent the strategic diversity of the era. The card's straightforward mechanics and iconic flavor text make it a staple for understanding the evolution of Magic's rules. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector exploring the game's history, Rust offers a glimpse into the foundational strategies of Magic: The Gathering. The card remains a relevant piece for those interested in the game's legacy and the interplay between artifact and creature strategies.
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Rust
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Liz Danforth
Card Stock
English
{G}
Instant
G
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Counter target activated ability from an artifact source. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)
"How dull it is to pause, to make an end,/ To rust unburnished, not to shine in use,/ As though to breathe were life!" —Alfred, Lord Tennyson, "Ulysses"