The 2003 World Championship Decks release featuring the Instant card Circular Logic. This catalog page details the card's identity, gameplay mechanics, and collector context within the WC03 expansion.
Circular Logic
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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The 2003 World Championship Decks set holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history, offering fans a window into the strategic decks used by top-tier players during that era. Within this release, the card Circular Logic (dz33sb) stands out as a critical blue Instant that captures the resource-management depth characteristic of competitive play at the time. Designed by Anthony S. Waters, this card features a mana cost of {2}{U} and a mana value of 3. Its primary function allows the caster to counter an opponent's spell, forcing them to pay an escalating cost based on the number of cards in the caster's graveyard. This mechanic ties directly into the Madness ability, also present on the card, which offers an alternative way to cast the spell from exile if it is discarded. Owning a card from this set is not just about possessing a playable piece of TCG history, but also about connecting with a specific moment in the game's evolution. Circular Logic, with its unique graveyard-synergy and discard mechanics, serves as an excellent example of the complex decision-making processes that made World Championship Decks so valuable to the community. Whether you are building a collection of World Championship Decks or seeking specific Instants from the WC03 set, understanding the role of cards like Circular Logic enhances the appreciation of this rare and collectible artifact. This catalog entry ensures that all details regarding the card's identity, set origin, and mechanical properties are accurately documented for your reference.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Circular Logic
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Anthony S. Waters
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1} for each card in your graveyard. Madness {U} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)
