The Persistent Specimen (Card #473) from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart subset, a common Skeleton creature designed for strategic graveyard play.
Persistent Specimen
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations • Jumpstart
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The Persistent Specimen is a distinct entry in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart subset, identified by card number 473. This common Skeleton creature, illustrated by Scott Murphy, brings a classic black mana identity to the game. With a mana cost of just one black mana, it serves as an accessible and efficient option for players building decks that rely on graveyard strategies or low-cost creature presence. As part of the Jumpstart subset within the broader Foundations release, this card offers collectors a tangible piece of the modern Magic: The Gathering landscape. The card’s ability allows it to return from the graveyard to the battlefield, tapped, providing a recurring threat that can disrupt opponents or stabilize your board state. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, acquiring this card is a straightforward way to complete a set or enhance a collection with a functional and thematic piece of art. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, the Persistent Specimen represents a solid addition to any Magic: The Gathering library, blending nostalgic creature types with reliable gameplay mechanics.
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Persistent Specimen
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Scott Murphy
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Skeleton
1 / 1
B
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{2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.
"The jaw bone's connected to the skull bone. The skull bone's connected to the . . . uh . . . hook thingy." —Garl, stitcher's assistant
