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Secret Salvage, card number 71 from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Aether Revolt expansion. This rare sorcery offers powerful graveyard recursion for TCG enthusiasts.

Secret Salvage

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Aether Revolt

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Product Overview

Description

Secret Salvage stands as a notable inclusion within the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Aether Revolt expansion, carrying card number 71 in the series. Designed by artist Tommy Arnold, this rare sorcery card has captured the attention of collectors who appreciate the intricate mechanics and thematic depth of the Aether Revolt set. As a five-mana spell requiring black mana, it offers a distinct strategic option for players who enjoy complex interactions between the graveyard and the library. The card’s ability allows players to exile a nonland card from their graveyard to search their library for any number of cards with the same name, revealing them and adding them to their hand before shuffling. This recursion mechanic is highly valued in the trading card game community for its potential to turn the tide of a game. For collectors, owning a copy of Secret Salvage is often about appreciating its place in the Aether Revolt chronology and its role in the broader Magic ecosystem. Whether you are looking to complete a set, build a collection around specific mechanics, or simply appreciate the art and design of Magic: The Gathering, finding cards like Secret Salvage is a rewarding pursuit. The card’s rarity and unique effect make it a staple in discussions about the set’s most impactful spells. Collectors often seek out cards from this era to understand the evolution of game design and to hold a piece of Magic history. The interplay between the card’s flavor text regarding Ghirapur’s illegal salvage and its mechanical function adds another layer of interest for those who delve into the lore of the game.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Aether Revolt

Card Number

#71

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Tommy Arnold

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{B}{B}

Type

Sorcery

Color

B

Card Text

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Exile target nonland card from your graveyard. Search your library for any number of cards with the same name as that card, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.

There is no shortage of illegal salvage in Ghirapur, nor of those who are willing to profit from it.

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FAQ

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What is the mana cost of Secret Salvage?

Secret Salvage has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, totaling five mana. It is a black sorcery card that requires three colorless mana and two black mana to cast.

What does Secret Salvage do in gameplay?

This rare sorcery allows you to exile a nonland card from your graveyard. You can then search your library for any number of cards with the same name, reveal them, put them into your hand, and shuffle your library.

Who illustrated Secret Salvage?

The card was illustrated by Tommy Arnold. His artwork is featured in the Aether Revolt set, which was released by Wizards of the Coast in 2017.

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