Back from the Brink is a rare foil enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Innistrad expansion, numbered 44 in the set.
Back from the Brink
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad
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Description
Released in 2011 as part of the Innistrad expansion, Back from the Brink (card number 44) stands as a significant enchantment within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Anthony Palumbo, this rare card features a distinctive foil finish that distinguishes it within the standard set distribution. The card’s mechanics allow players to exile a creature card from their graveyard and pay its mana cost to create a token copy of that creature, acting only as a sorcery. This ability makes it a pivotal tool for strategies focused on recurring powerful threats from the discard pile. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Innistrad set due to its cohesive Gothic horror theme and the unique artwork that defines the era. Back from the Brink represents a key intersection of gameplay utility and aesthetic appeal, appealing to both competitive players looking for recursion engines and completists building their Innistrad collections. The six-mana cost reflects its power level, requiring careful resource management to activate effectively. For investors and hobbyists, cards from this 2011 release continue to hold interest as foundational pieces of modern Magic history. Whether you are aiming to complete your Innistrad set or add a potent spell to your collection, understanding the context of this release is essential. The card’s design and functionality remain relevant to discussions about the game’s evolution during this pivotal period.
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Card Details
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Back from the Brink
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anthony Palumbo
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}{U}
Enchantment
U
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Exile a creature card from your graveyard and pay its mana cost: Create a token that's a copy of that card. Activate only as a sorcery.
On Innistrad, death is just a career change.






