Forget

Forget was originally printed in the Classic Sixth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1999. As the first core set to incorporate the modern card frame and updated rules engine, Sixth Edition sought to standardize gameplay and refine the aesthetic identity of the game. The card represents a brief mechanical experiment in the blue color pie's ability to manipulate an opponent's deck, fitting into the set's broader goal of diversifying tactical options for players during the late nineties.

The artwork for this card was provided by Mike Kimble, who contributed several pieces to the game during this era. His design utilizes a surreal, somber visual language to represent the conceptual act of memory erasure, aligning with the late nineties artistic direction of the game, which favored gothic and high-fantasy motifs. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility spell, often noted by players for its unconventional effect compared to more aggressive deck-thinning cards common in that era.