# 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage #212

> The Magic: The Gathering Mirage Decomposition card, card number 212. This 1996 uncommon Aura enchantment is a key piece for TCG collectors completing the Mirage set.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1996
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Mirage
- **Card number**: #212
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Decomposition is a distinct enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion, released in 1996. Identified as card number 212, this uncommon Aura carries a mana cost of {1}{G} and targets black creatures. The card's mechanics impose a cumulative upkeep cost on the enchanted creature, requiring the controller to pay one life for each age counter placed on it, or sacrifice the creature. When the enchanted creature dies, its controller loses an additional 2 life. Designed by artist Drew Tucker, this card represents a specific strategic interaction within the Mirage set's design framework. Collectors focused on the Mirage set often seek this card to complete their Mirage collection. The card's unique targeting ability and life-loss penalty make it a notable inclusion for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its status as an uncommon card in the 1996 Mirage release gives it a specific place in the history of the game's early expansions.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost for Decomposition in Magic: The Gathering?

Decomposition requires a total mana cost of two, specifically one generic mana and one green mana ({1}{G}). This allows players to cast it early in the game if they have access to green mana sources.

### What set is card number 212 from?

Card number 212 is Decomposition from the Mirage expansion, which was released in 1996. It is an uncommon card within that specific set.

### What creature type does Decomposition enchant?

Decomposition is an Aura enchantment that specifically targets black creatures. It cannot be attached to creatures of any other color.

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