Disintegrate

Description

Disintegrate, card number 140 from the 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set, is a pivotal red sorcery in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released as a common, this card has been a staple for players seeking reliable removal options since the game's inception. The card features mana cost {X}{R} and is illustrated by Anson Maddocks, contributing to the distinctive aesthetic of the original Limited Edition Alpha print run. Functionally, Disintegrate allows the player to deal X damage to any target. A key distinction of this spell is its secondary effect: if the target is a creature, it cannot be regenerated this turn. Furthermore, if the creature would die this turn, it is exiled instead of going to the graveyard. This exile clause makes it particularly effective against creatures with powerful death triggers or abilities that rely on being in the graveyard, adding a layer of strategic depth to its use in gameplay. Collectors often seek out Disintegrate from Limited Edition Alpha due to its historical significance as one of the earliest cards printed for the game. As a common card, it was widely distributed, yet its presence in the original 1993 release makes it a notable piece for those interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering.