The 2002 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks card, Global Ruin (bk18sb). This rare white sorcery forces players to sacrifice all but one basic land of each type.
Global Ruin
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Identified by the card number bk18sb, this rare white sorcery carries a mana cost of four generic mana and one white mana. The card's effect requires each player to select one basic land of each type from their controlled lands, forcing them to sacrifice every other land they possess. This mechanic can completely disrupt an opponent's resource base or clear the board for a decisive play. The flavor text, attributed to a Benalish refugee, describes a scene of cataclysm where the earth shakes and the sky rains fire, reflecting the card's ability to reshape the battlefield. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this card offers a glimpse into the competitive strategies of the early 2000s. The World Championship Decks are historically significant, often featuring cards that saw heavy play in tournament environments. Collectors often seek out cards like Global Ruin for their historical context and gameplay impact. The card's design and rules text are consistent with the WC02 set code, making it a recognizable piece for those tracking the evolution of the game. Its straightforward yet powerful effect makes it a memorable inclusion in the World Championship Decks lineup. Whether you are building a vintage collection or analyzing past meta-games, this card provides a solid example of the strategic depth found in the 2002 release.
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Global Ruin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Each player chooses from the lands they control a land of each basic land type, then sacrifices the rest.
"The earth shook, the sky rained fire, and it seemed the world was ending." —Benalish refugee











