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The 1997 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks card Contagion (js45) is an Uncommon Instant featuring a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}.

Contagion

1997 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 1997

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Product Overview

Description

The 1997 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks card Contagion (js45) is an Uncommon Instant featuring a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}. Designed by Mike Raabe, this card from the WC97 set carries a mana value of 5 and belongs to the black color identity. Collectors tracking the World Championship Decks 1997 series often look for this card number to complete their set.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

1997

Series

World Championship Decks 1997

Card Number

#js45

Featured Subject

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Featured

Contagion

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Mike Raabe

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{B}{B}

Type

Instant

Color

B

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.

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FAQ

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What is the card number for Contagion in World Championship Decks 1997?

The card number for Contagion in the World Championship Decks 1997 set is js45. It is part of the WC97 subset.

What is the mana cost of Contagion?

The mana cost for Contagion is {3}{B}{B}, resulting in a total mana value of 5.

Who illustrated the World Championship Decks 1997 version of Contagion?

The artist for the 1997 World Championship Decks version of Contagion is Mike Raabe.

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