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The 2023 Commander Masters edition of Dread Return, a versatile Magic: The Gathering sorcery card designed for graveyard-centric strategies.

Dread Return

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters

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Product Overview

Description

The 2023 Commander Masters release of Dread Return stands out as a functional staple for players building graveyard-focused decks within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As card number 153 in the set, this common sorcery provides a reliable method to return a target creature from your graveyard directly to the battlefield. Its mana cost of {2}{B}{B} makes it accessible, while its color identity remains strictly black, fitting seamlessly into mono-black or black-heavy strategies. A key feature of this card is its flashback ability, which allows you to cast it from your graveyard for the cost of sacrificing three creatures. This dual utility ensures that even after the initial effect resolves, the card can be reused later in the game, adding significant depth to your tactical options. Collectors appreciate this card not just for its gameplay utility, but for its inclusion in Commander Masters, a special set dedicated to reprints of powerful Commander staples. Whether you are looking to complete your Commander Masters collection or enhance your graveyard recursion toolkit, this card remains a valuable addition. The artwork by Kev Walker brings the card’s dark themes to life, making it a visually striking piece for any deck box. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, owning this card is a practical choice for improving deck consistency and strategic flexibility in Commander games.

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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

2023

Series

Commander Masters

Card Number

#153

Featured Subject

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Featured

Dread Return

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Common

Artist

Kev Walker

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{B}{B}

Type

Sorcery

Color

B

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Flashback—Sacrifice three creatures. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Those who forget the horrors of the past are doomed to re-meet them.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Dread Return?

Dread Return has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, totaling four mana. It is a black sorcery card that can be cast during your main phase or for its flashback cost from the graveyard.

How does the flashback mechanic work on this card?

The flashback ability allows you to cast Dread Return from your graveyard by sacrificing three creatures. Once the effect resolves, the card is exiled, meaning it cannot be used again via flashback in the same game.

What set is this card from?

This card is from the Commander Masters set, released in 2023. It is card number 153 in the set and is printed with a common rarity, making it a standard reprint of a popular Magic: The Gathering card.

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