Wax // Wane

Wax // Wane originated as a split card in the Invasion expansion set for Magic: The Gathering, released in October 2000. The card was designed as part of the set's central theme of multi-colored cards and the 'split' mechanic, which offered players two distinct spell choices on a single card. The artwork was illustrated by rk post, a prolific artist for the game known for his surreal and atmospheric style, who intended to visually capture the cosmic duality of the card's nature.

This specific iteration comes from the 2002 World Championship Decks product, a commemorative boxed set that replicated the exact 75-card tournament decks used by the top players at that year's World Championship. These cards are easily distinguished from standard printings by the unique gold-bordered frame and the player's signature stamped on the card face. While not legal for standard tournament play, these decks remain sought after by collectors for their historical snapshot of the professional competitive meta at the time.