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The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Tempest expansion features the common instant Disenchant at card number 16. This versatile card allows players to destroy either a target artifact or enchantment.

Disenchant

1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest

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Product Overview

Description

Released in 1997 as part of the Tempest set, the Disenchant card is a foundational Instant within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Carrying the card number 16, this common white card provides a critical strategic tool for players navigating the game's complex board states. Its mana cost of {1}{W} makes it accessible early in games, allowing for timely interaction with opposing threats. The primary function of this card is to remove unwanted permanents. Specifically, it allows the caster to destroy a target artifact or enchantment. This dual-target capability makes it a flexible answer to a wide variety of board effects, whether dealing with the opponent's equipment or their magical enhancements. As a common rarity card, it appears frequently in Tempest packs, ensuring that most decks have access to this removal spell when needed. Collectors often seek out original Tempest prints for their historical significance in the Magic: The Gathering timeline. Finding a clean copy of Disenchant from this release adds a tangible piece of that history to any collection. The card's straightforward design and powerful utility have kept it relevant in the minds of players and hobbyists for decades. For those interested in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, owning a piece of the Tempest era offers a connection to the game's rich past. Whether you are building a vintage collection or simply appreciate the mechanics of early sets, the Disenchant card from 1997 remains a notable item. Its enduring presence in the game's lore and mechanics highlights the thoughtful design that went into the Tempest expansion. Adding this card to your collection preserves a key element of Magic's legacy.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1997

Series

Tempest

Card Number

#16

Featured Subject

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Featured

Disenchant

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Allen Williams

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Instant

Color

W

Card Text

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Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

The swarm seemed unmoved by the artificial slivers' destruction. "They clearly were not the leaders," Hanna cursed. "I guess we'll have to do this the hard way."

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FAQ

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What is the mana cost of Disenchant in Magic: The Gathering?

The mana cost for Disenchant is {1}{W}, requiring one generic mana and one white mana to cast. This results in a total mana value of 2, making it a relatively low-cost spell to play.

What does the Disenchant card do in gameplay?

Disenchant is an Instant card that allows the player to destroy a target artifact or enchantment. This versatile removal effect makes it useful against a wide variety of opposing permanents.

What set and year was the original Disenchant card released?

The original Disenchant card was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest set. It is identified as card number 16 in the Tempest expansion.

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