The 2003 World Championship Decks Decompose card. This black uncommon sorcery allows players to exile up to three target cards from a graveyard, making it a staple for graveyard-hate strategies in Magic: The Gathering.
Decompose
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Designed by Tony Szczudlo, this card serves as a critical disruption tool within the game's complex mechanics. Unlike standard removal spells that target creatures or enchantments, Decompose offers a specialized interaction with the graveyard, allowing a player to exile up to three target cards from a single graveyard. This functionality makes it highly effective for controlling the board state by removing key resources that opponents have already committed to the discard pile. Decompose, with its mana cost of {1}{B} and mana value of 2, represents a efficient and versatile option for black decks focused on attrition and resource denial. The card's flavor text, attributed to the Cabal grave robber, adds a layer of narrative depth, hinting at the dark economies and scavenging cultures within the game's lore. Collectors often seek out cards like Decompose not just for their gameplay utility, but for their representation of a specific era in the game's history. Whether you are interested in completing the World Championship Decks set or acquiring specific cards that define the game's strategic diversity, finding the right pieces is essential. The Decompose card stands out for its clever design and strategic impact, embodying the ingenuity that has made Magic: The Gathering a enduring favorite. By understanding the role such cards play in both competitive play and casual games, collectors can appreciate the broader tapestry of the game's design. This card remains a testament to the thoughtful balance and creative depth that define the World Championship Decks release.
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Decompose
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Tony Szczudlo
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Exile up to three target cards from a single graveyard.
"Sheesh! How am I supposed to make a decent living around here?" —Cabal grave robber












