The 2004 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Dawn release features Eternal Witness as card #86, an uncommon foil Human Shaman with a vital graveyard retrieval ability.
Eternal Witness
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Dawn
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Description
Released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn set, the Eternal Witness card (#86) holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. Crafted by artist Terese Nielsen, this foil uncommon creature belongs to the green mana color identity and features the subtype Human Shaman. With a mana cost of {1}{G}{G} and a power/toughness of 2/1, the card is designed to provide consistent utility during gameplay. The strategic value of the Fifth Dawn Eternal Witness lies in its activated ability. When this creature enters the battlefield, players may choose to return a target card from their graveyard to their hand. This effect allows for recursion, enabling decks to reuse key resources that have already been played. For collectors, the foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal to this classic 5DN set card, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection. The flavor text highlights the character's role as a keeper of memories, adding narrative depth to the mechanical function. As a staple of the format, this card continues to be sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate its reliable interaction capabilities and its status as a notable piece of early 2000s TCG design.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Eternal Witness
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{G}{G}
Creature — Human Shaman
2 / 1
G
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When this creature enters, you may return target card from your graveyard to your hand.
She remembers every word spoken, from the hero's oath to the baby's cry.
