Contagion
World Championship Decks 1997 js45 • uncommon
- Set
- World Championship Decks 1997
- Collector number
- js45
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mike Raabe
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Contagion card featured in the 1997 World Championship Decks represents a specific moment in the evolution of Magic: The Gathering. These decks were produced by Wizards of the Coast to replicate the exact card lists used by the top eight finishers of the 1997 World Championship, allowing players to experience the competitive landscape of that era. As a black instant card, Contagion was a staple in tournament play due to its ability to manipulate creature toughness and advance board control, fitting perfectly into the resource-denial strategies favored at the time.
The design of the card reflects the dark, atmospheric aesthetic established by illustrator Mike Raabe. Raabe’s work often emphasized the macabre and visceral nature of the game's black-aligned spells, and his contribution to this set helped solidify the card's visual identity within the competitive meta. Upon its release, the card was widely respected by players for its technical utility and efficient mana cost, and its inclusion in the commemorative championship set ensured it remained a permanent fixture in the collections of players interested in the history of tournament-level play.
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