# 1996 Magic: The Gathering Rivals Quick Start Set #24

> The Terror instant card from the 1996 Rivals Quick Start Set, featuring Ron Spencer's artwork and catalog number 24.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1996
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Rivals Quick Start Set
- **Card number**: #24
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 1996, the Rivals Quick Start Set served as an introductory gateway for new players entering the Magic: The Gathering universe. This product includes the Terror card, identified by set code RQS and catalog number 24. Designed by Ron Spencer, this common instant card features a mana cost of one black mana and one generic mana. It belongs to the black color identity and holds a mana value of two. The card's primary function allows a player to destroy a target nonartifact, nonblack creature that cannot be regenerated. For collectors, this card represents a tangible piece of early Magic history, offering a direct connection to the game's foundational mechanics and design philosophy. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of card design, the Rivals Quick Start Set provides a unique window into the game's past.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of the Terror card?

The Terror card has a mana cost of one black mana and one generic mana, totaling a mana value of two.

### Who illustrated the Rivals Quick Start Set version of Terror?

Ron Spencer created the original artwork for the Terror card in the 1996 Rivals Quick Start Set.

### What does the Terror card do in gameplay?

It allows a player to destroy a target nonartifact, nonblack creature, preventing that creature from being regenerated.

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