The 1997 World Championship Decks Incinerate card (js242) is a red Instant that deals 3 damage to any target, featuring iconic flavor text by Jaya Ballard.
Incinerate
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Released in 1997 as part of the World Championship Decks series, the Incinerate card (js242) remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. This red Instant card, printed with the WC97 set code, allows players to deal 3 damage to any target, with the added restriction that creatures dealt damage this way cannot be regenerated that turn. The card's design includes flavor text attributed to Jaya Ballard, a task mage, which adds narrative depth to its mechanical function. For collectors of vintage trading card games, this card represents a significant era in the franchise's development. The World Championship Decks were special releases featuring decks played by top competitors, making cards like Incinerate valuable for understanding the game's early competitive landscape. The card is classified as a Common rarity, ensuring it was widely distributed, yet its historical context as part of a World Championship product gives it unique appeal among enthusiasts. Whether you are building a set of World Championship Decks or expanding your collection of classic Magic: The Gathering cards, Incinerate offers a tangible connection to the game's roots. The card's straightforward gameplay and iconic flavor make it a staple for fans of the original sets. Collecting cards from the World Championship Decks series allows enthusiasts to own a piece of Magic history. Each card in this set tells a story of the strategic depth and creative world-building that has defined Magic: The Gathering for decades. Incinerate, with its clear rules text and memorable quote, stands out as a key component for those interested in the game's evolution and the players who shaped its early competitive scene.
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Incinerate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Instant
R
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Incinerate deals 3 damage to any target. A creature dealt damage this way can't be regenerated this turn.
"Yes, I think 'toast' is an appropriate description." —Jaya Ballard, task mage
