The For the Ancestors instant card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Commander Masters set, featuring a unique flashback mechanic for graveyard recursion.
For the Ancestors
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters
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For the Ancestors is a green instant card from the 2023 Commander Masters set, identified by card number 770 in the Commander Masters (CMM) expansion. Designed by Hristo D. Chukov, this card offers significant strategic depth for players who enjoy library manipulation and resource advantage. As a rare card within the set, it serves as a valuable addition for collectors and gameplay enthusiasts alike. The primary function of this card involves selecting a specific creature type and examining the top six cards of your library. You may reveal any number of cards matching that chosen type to add them to your hand, while the remaining cards are shuffled back into the bottom of your library in a random order. This mechanic allows for precise filtering and card selection, making it a potent tool for setting up powerful turns. A distinctive feature of For the Ancestors is its flashback ability, which costs three generic mana and one green mana. This allows you to cast the card from your graveyard, providing a second chance to utilize its effects after it has been discarded or destroyed. Once the flashback effect resolves, the card is exiled, ensuring it does not return to the graveyard for further use. This dual-purpose design enhances its utility in Commander and other formats where resource management is key. Collectors appreciate this card for its elegant mechanics and the high-quality production values associated with Commander Masters. Whether you are building a themed deck around specific creature types or looking to expand your collection of rare instants, this card represents a compelling piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Its ability to provide both immediate card search and graveyard recursion makes it a favorite among strategic players.
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For the Ancestors
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Hristo D. Chukov
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}
Instant
G
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Choose a creature type. Look at the top six cards of your library. You may reveal any number of cards of the chosen type from among them and put the revealed cards into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)










