Ray of Distortion
World Championship Decks 2003 dz42sb • common
- Set
- World Championship Decks 2003
- Collector number
- dz42sb
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
Flashback 4 generic mana white mana white mana (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
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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Where it came from
Ray of Distortion was originally released as part of the Odyssey expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2001, designed by the game's development team to provide utility within the white color identity. The card functions as an enchantment removal tool with a flashback mechanic, a hallmark of the Odyssey set’s focus on graveyard interaction. It reflects the intricate balance Wizards of the Coast sought during this era, rewarding players for managing their resources between the battlefield and the discard pile.
The 2003 World Championship Decks provided players with exact replicas of the 75-card decks used by top competitors during the previous year's championship. This version of Ray of Distortion, featuring the unique gold-bordered design and non-tournament legal backing, was included in the deck piloted by Carlos Romao. These decks were intended to act as historical snapshots, allowing the general public to experience the high-level play patterns and card synergies that defined the competitive meta of the early 2000s.
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