# 2012 Magic: The Gathering Dark Ascension #51

> The Stormbound Geist is a blue Spirit creature from the 2012 Magic: The Gathering Dark Ascension set, featuring the versatile Undying mechanic and Flying ability.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2012
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Dark Ascension
- **Card number**: #51
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension expansion, Stormbound Geist is a blue Spirit creature card identified by set code DKA and card number 51. Designed by artist Dan Murayama Scott, this common rarity card has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U} and a mana value of 3. As a 2/2 creature with Flying, it can evade most blockers while restricting its own defense to creatures that also possess Flying.

The card’s primary appeal lies in its Undying ability, which allows it to return to the battlefield from the graveyard with a +1/+1 counter if it died without one. This mechanic makes the card a persistent threat in gameplay, offering strategic depth for collectors who appreciate interactive creature mechanics. Whether you are a casual player or a dedicated Magic: The Gathering historian, Stormbound Geist represents a solid addition to any Blue-themed deck or set completion project.

## FAQ

### What is the Undying mechanic on Stormbound Geist?

Undying is a triggered ability that returns the card from your graveyard to the battlefield under your control with a +1/+1 counter on it when it dies, provided it had no +1/+1 counters on it when it died.

### Who illustrated the Dark Ascension version of Stormbound Geist?

The artwork for the Dark Ascension printing of Stormbound Geist was created by Dan Murayama Scott.

### What are the combat restrictions for this card?

Stormbound Geist has the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass non-flying blockers. It can only block creatures that also have Flying.

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