# 2000 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks 2000 #tvdl83sb

> Lilting Refrain is a {1}{U} Uncommon Enchantment from the 2000 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks set. This card features unique verse counter mechanics by artist Berry.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2000
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: World Championship Decks 2000
- **Card Number**: tvdl83sb
- **Featured**: Lilting Refrain
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Uncommon
- **Mana cost**: {1}{U}
- **Type**: Enchantment
- **Color**: U
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Lilting Refrain (card number tvdl83sb) is a distinct Uncommon card from the 2000 World Championship Decks set in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Berry, this card represents a specific strategic option from the turn-of-the-millennium era of the game. As a blue Enchantment, it carries a mana cost of {1}{U} and has a mana value of 2. The card’s functionality centers on verse counters, a mechanic that rewards patience and resource management. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may choose to place a verse counter on Lilting Refrain. These counters serve as a charging mechanism for the card’s second ability: by sacrificing the enchantment, you can counter a target spell. The cost to allow that spell to resolve is equal to X mana, where X is the total number of verse counters on Lilting Refrain at that moment. This creates a strategic trade-off between accumulating power and cashing in for immediate interaction. The World Championship Decks 2000 release features Lilting Refrain, an Uncommon Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Lilting Refrain offers a glimpse into the design philosophy of the time, focusing on interactive spells rather than static board presence. Its placement in the WC00 set code identifies it as part of this release. Lilting Refrain allows players to place verse counters during upkeep and sacrifice the enchantment to counter a spell based on the number of counters present. The clear type line and straightforward rules text make it accessible for both new and experienced players.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Lilting Refrain?

The mana cost for Lilting Refrain is {1}{U}, meaning it requires one generic mana and one blue mana to cast. It has a total mana value of 2.

### How does the verse counter mechanic work on this card?

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a verse counter on Lilting Refrain. You can then sacrifice the enchantment to counter a target spell unless its controller pays {X}, where X is the number of verse counters on the card.

### Who is the artist of the World Championship Decks 2000 Lilting Refrain?

The artwork for Lilting Refrain in the WC00 set was created by the artist Berry.

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