The Raise Dead 157★ foil card from Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition offers collectors a distinct variant of this classic black sorcery.
Raise Dead
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition
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Released in 2003 as part of Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition, Raise Dead (card number 157★) is a foil common that holds a specific place in the game's history. As a black sorcery with a mana cost of one, it allows players to return a target creature from the graveyard to their hand, a versatile effect that has influenced many deck strategies over the years. The star foil treatment, denoted by the ★ in the card number, gives this print a unique shimmer that distinguishes it from standard versions, making it a favorite among parallel collectors and those who appreciate the aesthetic details of early 2000s TCG cards. Designed by Carl Critchlow, the card embodies the artistic style of the era while maintaining the functional clarity required for competitive play. For collectors, adding this foil variant to a collection of Eighth Edition cards provides a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in the trading card game's evolution. The combination of its utility in gameplay and its distinctive finish makes it a noteworthy item for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering.
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Raise Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
The earth cannot hold that which magic commands.