What is the Grindstone card in Magic: The Gathering?

Grindstone is a rare artifact card from the 1998 World Championship Decks (WC98) set. It allows a player to mill cards from their opponent's library, with the effect repeating if multiple cards of the same color are put into the graveyard.

What makes the WC98 set unique among Magic sets?

The World Championship Decks 1998 set is notable for being the first release to feature foil cards and unique card backs that identify them as tournament-legal decks from the World Championship. These decks were distributed to top competitors and later made available to the public.

How does the Grindstone card mechanic work?

The card requires three mana and tapping to activate its ability. When activated, the target player mills two cards. If two of those cards share a color, the ability triggers again, allowing the caster to mill two more cards, and so on, until the condition is no longer met.

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The 1998 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks Grindstone card, a rare artifact from the WC98 set designed for strategic gameplay.

Grindstone

1998 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks

1998 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks

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The 1998 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks Grindstone card stands as a significant piece of TCG history, originating from the WC98 set. This artifact, identified by card number rb290sb, was part of the inaugural World Championship Decks released by Wizards of the Coast. These decks were designed to showcase the top strategies used by elite competitors, making cards like Grindstone highly relevant to collectors interested in the game's competitive roots. As an artifact costing a single mana to cast, Grindstone offers a powerful milling effect that forces target players to put cards from their library into their graveyard. This mechanic is particularly effective when multiple cards of the same color are moved simultaneously, allowing for repeated triggers that can deplete an opponent's resources rapidly. The card's design and rules text reflect the aggressive, fast-paced nature of the late 90s format, appealing to historians of the game's evolution. Collectors often seek out this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its connection to the early World Championship series. Grindstone serves as a tangible link to the strategic innovations of that era, making it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.

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