Dutiful Return

Description

Dutiful Return is a Black sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, identified by card number 110. This card represents a key strategic option for players utilizing Black mana, requiring a mana cost of {3}{B} and possessing a mana value of four. As a sorcery, it can only be cast during the main phase when the stack is empty, offering a timely solution for graveyard-based strategies. The card's primary effect allows a player to return up to two target creature cards from their graveyard to their hand. This capability is particularly valuable in decks that rely on recursion, allowing for the reuse of powerful creatures or the setup for complex combos. The flavor text, "When Malakir's surgeons failed, its death-shamans took over," provides narrative context rooted in the card's universe, hinting at the shift in medical and mystical practices within that setting. The card was illustrated by Anna Steinbauer, whose artwork contributes to the visual identity of the set. While the card itself is a common rarity, its gameplay utility ensures it remains a relevant piece for many collectors and players alike. Owning Dutiful Return allows enthusiasts to complete their Battle for Zendikar collection or simply appreciate a well-designed card from a pivotal era in Magic: The Gathering's history. Whether used in gameplay or displayed as part of a curated collection, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's rich lore and strategic diversity.