The 2002 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks Rushing River card, a staple instant with a versatile kicker effect for strategic gameplay.
Rushing River
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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Released in 2002 as part of the World Championship Decks series, this Magic: The Gathering card features the instant Rushing River. Designed by Don Hazeltine and carrying the set code WC02, it serves as a functional piece for players and a nostalgic item for collectors of early 2000s TCG history. The mechanical depth of Rushing River lies in its kicker ability, allowing casters to sacrifice a land for an enhanced effect. This mechanic rewards strategic resource management, enabling the return of two nonland permanents to their owners' hands when kicked, or just one if cast normally. For fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, understanding these interaction dynamics is key to appreciating the card's role in the format's evolution. Whether you are building a vintage collection or analyzing the design language of The catalog, this card offers a clear look at the game's mechanics from over two decades ago. Its straightforward layout and impactful rules text make it a recognizable and respected card among enthusiasts.
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Rushing River
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Don Hazeltine
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Instant
U
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Kicker—Sacrifice a land. (You may sacrifice a land in addition to any other costs as you cast this spell.) Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. If this spell was kicked, return another target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.