The 1999 World Championship Decks Persecute card (js146sb), a rare Black sorcery from Magic: The Gathering.
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 1999
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The Persecute card (js146sb) from the 1999 World Championship Decks set is a Black sorcery with a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}. This Magic: The Gathering card has a mana value of 4 and targets an opponent's hand by forcing them to reveal it and discard all cards of a chosen color. The card's rules text defines its strategic impact: the controller chooses a color, the target player reveals their hand, and then discards all cards of that specific color. Created by artist D. Alexander Gregory, this card is classified as Rare within the WC99 set. The flavor text references the archangel Radiant and her concern for Lady Selenia, adding narrative depth to the card's identity. In the broader context of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a specific era of design where direct hand disruption played a key role in competitive play. Collectors who focus on the World Championship Decks series often look for Persecute to complete their sets or to appreciate the unique artwork and card number. The js146sb identifier helps enthusiasts track this printing within the 1999 release. For those interested in the history of the trading card game, this card serves as a tangible piece of Magic's early competitive landscape. Its straightforward yet powerful effect makes it a notable entry in the Black mana pool. The card's design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the late 1990s TCG scene.
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Persecute
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
D. Alexander Gregory
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Choose a color. Target player reveals their hand and discards all cards of that color.
"My finest warrior was lost to the Phyrexians. I pray that Lady Selenia died honorably." —Radiant, archangel
FAQ
Persecute is a Black sorcery card from the World Championship Decks 1999 set. It requires a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and has a mana value of 4.
Persecute allows the controller to choose a color. The target player then reveals their hand and discards all cards of that chosen color.
The Persecute card (js146sb) from the 1999 World Championship Decks set was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.
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