The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Raise Dead card (#123), a foundational Black-bordered Sorcery that helped define the trading card game genre.
Raise Dead
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Raise Dead card (#123) stands as a cornerstone of the trading card game genre. Designed for strategic gameplay, it allows players to return a target creature card from their graveyard to their hand for a single black mana cost. As a Common rarity card within the Collectors' Edition, Raise Dead offers collectors a tangible link to the origins of Magic. The design, illustrated by Jeff A. Menges, captures the essence of the game's dark fantasy aesthetic during its formative years. Collectors often seek out cards from the Collectors' Edition for their historical significance and unique aesthetic. The black border serves as a clear identifier for this print run, making it a point of interest for those tracking the evolution of Magic's card designs. Whether you are building a comprehensive set of early Magic releases or focusing on key Sorceries from the game's history, this card represents a critical piece of the franchise's legacy. By focusing on the identity and context of each card, we help collectors appreciate the nuances of the game's development. Understanding the role of cards like Raise Dead in the early meta helps contextualize their place in the broader narrative of Magic: The Gathering. For those interested in the foundational elements of the game, exploring the Collectors' Edition offers deep insights into the strategic depth that has kept the community engaged for decades.
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Raise Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.




















