Force Spike
World Championship Decks 1998 rb58b • common
- Set
- World Championship Decks 1998
- Collector number
- rb58b
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Bryon Wackwitz
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays 1 generic mana.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Force Spike was originally released in the 1994 set Legends, serving as a functional reprint of the classic counterspell Mana Tithe. The card is mechanically significant for its low mana cost, creating a psychological tension by punishing opponents who tap out their mana resources during the early game. It has since become a quintessential example of blue magic's ability to disrupt tempo rather than offering a permanent solution.
This specific iteration originates from the 1998 World Championship Decks, a product line released by Wizards of the Coast to commemorate the decklists used by finalists in the Pro Tour. The cards in these decks are distinguished by gold-bordered backs and facsimile signatures, intended as educational tools for players to study professional-level strategies. While not tournament-legal, these versions are prized by collectors for their unique aesthetic and their historical link to the competitive era of the late nineties.
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