The Magic: The Gathering Powder Keg card from the World Championship Decks 1999 set. This rare artifact features a unique mechanic involving fuse counters.
Powder Keg
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 1999
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Description
The Magic: The Gathering Powder Keg card, designated as js136a, originates from the World Championship Decks 1999 release. Published in 1999, this artifact carries a mana cost of {2} and holds a mana value of 2. Designed by Dan Frazier, the card is classified as Rare within the WC99 set code structure. It serves as a distinct strategic option for players navigating the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape. Gameplay centers on a progressive sacrifice mechanic. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may place a fuse counter on the artifact. When activated, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact, it destroys each artifact and creature with a mana value equal to the number of fuse counters on it. This interaction allows for calculated board clearing based on the accumulated counters, making it a versatile tool for specific deck architectures. Collectors value this piece for its historical context within the World Championship Decks series. These decks were distributed to top competitors, adding provenance to the cards included. The specific card number js136a places it firmly within the base checklist of the 1999 edition. For those building vintage Magic: The Gathering collections, this artifact offers a tangible connection to a pivotal era in the game's development. The combination of its unique rules text and its status as a rare card from a prestigious set makes it a notable addition for any serious Magic: The Gathering enthusiast.
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Powder Keg
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dan Frazier
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English
{2}
Artifact
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a fuse counter on this artifact. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy each artifact and creature with mana value equal to the number of fuse counters on this artifact.
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What is the mana cost of Powder Keg?
The Powder Keg card has a mana cost of {2} and a mana value of 2 in Magic: The Gathering.
What set is the Magic: The Gathering Powder Keg from?
This card is from the World Championship Decks 1999 set, with the set code WC99 and card number js136a.
What are the rules for the Powder Keg artifact?
You may put a fuse counter on it at the beginning of your upkeep. You can then sacrifice it to destroy artifacts and creatures with mana value equal to the number of fuse counters on it.
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