The Cursed Scroll (br281) is a rare artifact from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks set, featuring a unique random-draw mechanic.
Cursed Scroll
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Released in 1998 as part of the World Championship Decks series, the Cursed Scroll (card number br281) represents a distinct artifact design from Magic: The Gathering. Illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory, this rare card offers a high-variance gameplay experience that has captured the interest of TCG enthusiasts. As a single-mana artifact, it provides a strategic option that balances risk and reward through its unique ability to deal damage based on a random hand draw. Collectors of early Magic sets often seek this card for its historical significance within the World Championship Decks product line, which showcased competitive strategies from the era. The card's mechanics invite players to engage with the unpredictable nature of the game, making it a memorable piece for those who appreciate the depth of early Magic design. Whether you are building a themed collection or studying the evolution of artifact cards, the Cursed Scroll remains a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Its place in the 1998 World Championship Decks ensures it holds a specific niche among vintage card collectors who value the innovation and thematic elements of that period.
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Cursed Scroll
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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D. Alexander Gregory
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English
{1}
Artifact
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{3}, {T}: Choose a card name, then reveal a card at random from your hand. If that card has the chosen name, this artifact deals 2 damage to any target.