Magic: The Gathering

Extinguish

Starter 1999 37 • common

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 37
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $0.25

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Market

What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.24 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from this early set, Extinguish serves as a foundational piece for collectors interested in the origins of this card game. Its inclusion in this specific collection helps map the history of how core mechanics were established during the game's formative period.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target sorcery spell.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Extinguish was released as part of the Starter 1999 set, an introductory product line for the Pokémon Trading Card Game designed to bring new players into the fold following the immense success of the Base Set. Issued during the initial surge of the franchise in Western markets, these cards were intended to be accessible, featuring simplified gameplay mechanics and foundational character designs that anchored the competitive ecosystem.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose iconic illustrative style defined the visual identity of the first generation of Pokémon. Sugimori prioritized clarity and character recognizability, utilizing a clean, bold aesthetic that resonated with the burgeoning demographic of younger players. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a reliable utility staple within the starter decks, valued for its straightforward contribution to early game strategy.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Who's collecting this

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About

About Extinguish

Extinguish is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Starter 1999 37 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

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