Recoil
World Championship Decks 2002 cr264sb • common
- Set
- World Championship Decks 2002
- Collector number
- cr264sb
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card.
Anything sent into a plagued world is bound to come back infected.
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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Where it came from
The Recoil card featured in the 2002 World Championship Decks was issued as part of a specialized product line designed to replicate the exact card lists used by the top eight finishers at the Magic: The Gathering World Championships. These decks were printed with gold-bordered backs and signatures of the players on the front, serving as both commemorative collectibles and instructional tools for players to study professional-level deck construction and strategy.
The original card illustration was created by artist Arnie Swekel, who contributed significantly to the aesthetic of the Invasion expansion where the card debuted. The design aimed to convey the chaotic, destructive nature of the spell through its swirling, energetic visual style. Upon its release in the 2000 Invasion set, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficient utility in control strategies, leading to its inclusion in these championship-caliber tournament decks.
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