The Rapid Decay card from the 1999 World Championship Decks set. This black Instant features a unique Cycling ability and was illustrated by Chippy.
Rapid Decay
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 1999
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Description
Rapid Decay is a black Instant from the Magic: The Gathering 1999 World Championship Decks set, identified by card number js67sb. Released in 1999, this card is part of the WC99 set code and carries a Rare rarity designation. The artwork for this release was created by Chippy, adding visual depth to the card's design. The card has a mana value of two. Its primary effect allows a player to exile up to three target cards from a single graveyard, providing strategic removal options. Additionally, the card includes the Cycling ability for two mana, enabling players to discard it from hand to draw a new card. This dual functionality makes it a versatile tool in deck construction. The flavor text for this card reads: "The grave robbers arrived the day after the burial. They were a day too late." This narrative element complements the card's graveyard-removal theme. As a single-card release, Rapid Decay holds a specific place in the World Championship Decks 1999 collection. Collectors interested in Magic: The Gathering trading card game history may value this piece for its connection to the 1999 era and its distinctive Cycling mechanic. The card's black color identity and instant speed allow for flexible timing during turns. Its design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering during the late 1990s.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rapid Decay
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Chippy
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Instant
B
Card Text
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Exile up to three target cards from a single graveyard. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
The grave robbers arrived the day after the burial. They were a day too late.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Rapid Decay from World Championship Decks 1999?
Rapid Decay has a mana cost of one black mana and one generic mana, giving it a total mana value of two. It belongs to the black color identity in Magic: The Gathering.
What abilities does the js67sb Rapid Decay card have?
The card features an effect that exiles up to three target cards from a single graveyard. It also includes the Cycling ability for two mana, allowing the player to discard it to draw a card.
Who illustrated the Rapid Decay card in the 1999 set?
The artwork for Rapid Decay in the World Championship Decks 1999 set was created by the artist Chippy. The card is classified as Rare within the WC99 set code.
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