Magic: The Gathering

Oxidize

World Championship Decks 2004 jn79sb • uncommon

Set: World Championship Decks 2004
Collector number: jn79sb
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Kev Walker
Finish: Gold

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon instant card is a piece of tournament-level history, having been included in a special set dedicated to high-stakes competitive play. As a functional tool for removing artifacts, its utility makes it a recognizable staple for those who value cards that directly influence the momentum of a game.

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What it does

Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated.

"Ashes to ashes, rust to rust."— Viridian shaman

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Oxidize was originally introduced in the 2004 Mirrodin expansion, a set centered on a metallic, artifact-themed plane. Designed as a specialized instant, the card served as a direct answer to the pervasive artifact-based strategies dominating the tournament scene at the time. Its inclusion in the 2004 World Championship Decks allowed players to purchase and experience the exact deck lists piloted by top-tier competitors at that year's world event, preserving the meta-game landscape of that era.

The artwork was provided by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his gritty, detailed character work. Walker's design for Oxidize emphasizes the card’s thematic function of metal decay, utilizing visual cues of corrosion and structural failure. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency in sideboarding, effectively becoming a staple tool for green-aligned decks to dismantle an opponent's key equipment or utility artifacts.

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About Oxidize

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