This 2002 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks card features the split Instant Wax // Wane (bk296). Illustrated by Ben Thompson, it carries an Uncommon rarity.
Wax // Wane
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 2002
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Description
The 2002 World Championship Decks edition of Wax // Wane is a split Instant card designated as bk296 in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. This Uncommon card was illustrated by Ben Thompson and features a mana cost of {G} on the Wax side and {W} on the Wane side, with a total Mana Value of 2. The card spans the Green and White color identities within the split Instant layout. ## What is a split card in Magic: The Gathering? A split card features two distinct card faces on a single card, allowing players to choose one side to cast. This design allows for versatile gameplay options within a single card slot. ## What mana cost does Wax // Wane have? Wax // Wane has a mana cost of {G} for the Wax half and {W} for the Wane half. The combined Mana Value for the card is 2. ## Who illustrated the 2002 World Championship Decks version? The artwork for this printing of Wax // Wane was created by Ben Thompson.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Wax // Wane
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Ben Thompson
Card Stock
English
{G} // {W}
Instant // Instant
G, W
FAQ
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What mana cost does Wax // Wane have?
Wax // Wane has a mana cost of {G} for the Wax half and {W} for the Wane half. The combined Mana Value for the card is 2.
Who illustrated the 2002 World Championship Decks version?
The artwork for this printing of Wax // Wane was created by Ben Thompson.
What type of card is Wax // Wane?
Wax // Wane is a split Instant card with a Mana Value of 2, spanning the Green and White color identities.
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