Rabid Bite (Card #26) is a green sorcery from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Welcome Deck, offering a straightforward combat trick for new and seasoned players.
Rabid Bite
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Welcome Deck
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Rabid Bite, identified as card number 26 in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Welcome Deck (set code W17), is a green sorcery designed to introduce players to the game's combat mechanics. With a mana cost of {1}{G} and a mana value of 2, this card allows the caster to deal damage equal to the power of a target creature they control to a target creature they do not control. This effect makes it a versatile tool for controlling the battlefield, enabling players to trade favorable combat exchanges or remove threats efficiently. Created by artist Karl Kopinski, this common rarity card serves as a foundational element within the Welcome Deck series, which was released to welcome new entrants into the Magic: The Gathering universe. For collectors, the W17 set holds significance as part of the franchise's ongoing effort to streamline entry points for fresh audiences. The card's straightforward rules text and low casting cost make it a staple in casual play, reflecting the design philosophy of accessibility that defines the Welcome Deck line. Whether you are building a deck for the first time or expanding a collection of modern TCG staples, Rabid Bite represents a key component of the 2017 release. Its utility in aggressive or midrange strategies continues to make it a relevant piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Rabid Bite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.
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