A rare 1999 Magic: The Gathering instant card from the World Championship Decks set, featuring graveyard exile and cycling mechanics.
Rapid Decay
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Within this release, Rapid Decay (card number js67sb) stands out as a powerful black instant that combines graveyard control with resource acceleration. Designed by Chippy, this card carries a Rare rarity status, reflecting its strategic value in competitive play during the late 1990s. The card’s rules text allows a player to exile up to three target cards from a single graveyard, providing a flexible removal option. Additionally, it features the Cycling ability, enabling the player to discard the card for a mana cost of two to draw a new card. This dual functionality makes it a versatile tool in many deck archetypes. Each card in this set is printed with the WC99 set code, distinguishing it from standard expansions. The flavor text, "The grave robbers arrived the day after the burial. They were a day too late," adds a narrative layer to the card’s mechanical effect. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, owning a piece of this iconic set offers a tangible connection to the game’s competitive heritage. The combination of its strategic utility and historical context makes Rapid Decay a sought-after component for set builders and TCG historians. Whether you are building a collection of World Championship Decks or focusing on rare instants, this card represents a key moment in the game's evolution. Its design and mechanics remain relevant to discussions about the game's early competitive landscape.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rapid Decay
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chippy
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Instant
B
Card Text
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Exile up to three target cards from a single graveyard. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
The grave robbers arrived the day after the burial. They were a day too late.












