The Extraction Specialist, a Rare Human Rogue from the 2022 Magic Online Promos set. This card features lifelink and a unique ability to return low mana value creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield.
Extraction Specialist
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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The Extraction Specialist, identified by card number 99743, is a creature card from the 2022 Magic Online Promos set. Printed as a Rare by Magic: The Gathering, this Human Rogue commands a mana cost of {2}{W} and boasts a power and toughness of 3/2. The card’s design and mechanics focus on board presence and resource management, making it a distinct entry in the promotional catalog. Mechanically, the Extraction Specialist brings immediate value upon entering the battlefield. Its lifelink ability ensures that any damage it deals also restores the controller’s life total, providing a defensive buffer during gameplay. The card’s most notable feature is its triggered ability: when it enters play, you may return a target creature card with a mana value of two or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. However, this benefit comes with a strategic constraint, as the returned creature cannot attack or block for as long as you continue to control the Extraction Specialist. Collectors and players alike appreciate the strategic depth this card offers. The interplay between the lifelink and the graveyard recursion creates a dynamic where the Specialist acts as both a protector and a revival engine. While the returned creature is temporarily restricted from combat, its presence on the board can stabilize a game or set up future turns. The card’s rarity status within the Magic Online Promos set adds to its appeal for those building specialized collections or seeking unique gameplay interactions. Artwork for this card is by Irina Nordsol, whose illustration complements the card’s identity within the Magic universe. The visual presentation aligns with the standard layout of Magic: The Gathering cards, featuring the creature type, mana cost, and rules text in a clear, legible format. For enthusiasts of the trading card game, the Extraction Specialist represents a fascinating intersection of offense, defense, and resource recovery, embodying the complex decision-making that defines the Magic experience.
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Extraction Specialist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Irina Nordsol
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Rogue
3 / 2
W
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Lifelink When this creature enters, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. That creature can't attack or block for as long as you control this creature.
