Surgical Extraction

Description

Surgical Extraction stands as a pivotal Instant card in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Breaking News set, carrying the distinction of card number 19. This foil variant is highly sought after by collectors who appreciate the intricate artwork by Arik Roper and the card’s enduring strategic utility within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. As a rare card, it features a shimmering foil treatment that distinguishes it from the non-foil versions, appealing to enthusiasts who value both aesthetic presentation and gameplay function. The card’s design and rules text offer a compelling narrative for players and collectors alike. With a mana cost of {B/P}, where the {P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life, Surgical Extraction provides a flexible resource option. Its primary effect allows a player to choose a target card in a graveyard—excluding basic lands—and then search that player’s graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards with the same name, exiling them. The owner of those cards must then shuffle their library. This mechanic, often summarized by the flavor text "Dead Horse Delivers Beating," makes it a powerful tool for disrupting opponents' strategies by removing key cards from multiple zones simultaneously. For collectors, owning a foil version of Surgical Extraction from the Breaking News set represents a tangible connection to this era of Magic: The Gathering. The set code OTP further identifies its place in the broader catalog of Magic releases. Whether you are building a collection of rare foil cards, focusing on the Breaking News set, or simply admiring the strategic depth of Instant spells, this card offers a unique blend of artistry and mechanical intrigue.