The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide expansion card Raven's Crime. This common sorcery features the Retrace mechanic for strategic graveyard play.
Raven's Crime
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Raven's Crime is a black sorcery card from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide set, designated as card number 41. Designed by Warren Mahy, this common card delivers a simple but effective effect: it allows the caster to force a target player to discard a card. Its distinct value lies in the Retrace ability, which permits players to cast the spell from their graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to its mana cost. This mechanic encourages strategic depth, allowing players to recycle resources and maintain pressure even after the initial cast is resolved. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek Eventide cards for their unique design themes and mechanical innovations. The card's straightforward utility and iconic status within the set make it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts building their libraries. Whether you are a seasoned player or a collector focusing on specific expansions, this card represents a key element of the Eventide era. Understanding the role of cards like Raven's Crime helps collectors appreciate the intricate design and gameplay dynamics that define the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Raven's Crime
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Warren Mahy
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target player discards a card. Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)
It plucks away memories like choice bits of carrion.