The 1997 World Championship Decks release, featuring the rare Political Trickery sorcery card designed by Scott Kirschner.
Political Trickery
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Released in 1997, the World Championship Decks series offered collectors a unique window into the strategic minds of top Magic: The Gathering players. This release features the Political Trickery card, a rare sorcery that allows players to exchange control of a land they control with one an opponent controls. The effect lasts indefinitely, creating long-term board state shifts that define high-level play. Art by Scott Kirschner, this card carries the distinct WC97 aesthetic and the card number jk81sb. As a foundational piece of early Magic history, the Political Trickery card holds significant appeal for enthusiasts of vintage TCGs. Collectors often seek out World Championship Decks not just for gameplay, but for their historical context within the Magic ecosystem. The card’s mana cost of {2}{U} and its unique mechanic make it a memorable part of the WC97 set. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying early design philosophies, this card represents a tangible piece of gaming heritage. The flavor text, attributed to Shauku, Endbringer, adds narrative depth to the mechanical interaction, reminding players that political maneuvering can have lasting consequences.
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Political Trickery
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott Kirschner
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Exchange control of target land you control and target land an opponent controls. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
"Politics is a game—move a stone here, move a stone there—except sometimes the stones bleed." —Shauku, Endbringer