Magic: The Gathering

Exile

World Championship Decks 1997 js3sb • rare

Set: World Championship Decks 1997
Collector number: js3sb
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Rob Alexander
Finish: Gold

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$2.00market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.37 – $2.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the World Championship Decks series offers a glimpse into high-level competitive play, serving as a snapshot of the strategies favored by the top players of its time. Because it represents a specific moment in tournament history, it is a prized acquisition for those looking to document the evolution of the game.

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What it does

Exile target nonwhite attacking creature. You gain life equal to its toughness.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Exile card featured in the 1997 World Championship Decks was part of a limited release intended to offer players a direct look at the strategies used by top competitors at that year's Magic: The Gathering World Championship in Seattle. These decks were not randomized booster packs; instead, they were fixed-list replicas of the decks piloted by the tournament's best players, allowing fans to replicate the specific high-level playstyle and card choices seen on the world stage.

The card itself features the iconic artwork by Christopher Rush, originally debuting in the Mirage set. The design choice to include this specific card in the 1997 championship lists reflects the strategic landscape of the era, where Exile was a highly effective tool for removing creatures from play permanently. While the original cards were prized for their gameplay utility, these commemorative versions are easily identified by their gold-bordered backs and the printed signatures of the professional players on the front, distinguishing them from tournament-legal game pieces.

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