Reanimate

Description

This uncommon sorcery is a staple for collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card’s design features a foil finish that adds visual distinction to the purple mana cost and the type line, making it a notable entry for those tracking specific print runs from the Magic Online Promos series. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Reanimate serves as a powerful recursion tool. It allows the caster to target a creature card in a graveyard and place it directly onto the battlefield under their control. However, this powerful effect comes with a significant drawback: the player loses life equal to the mana value of the returned creature. This risk-reward dynamic makes the card a focal point in decks built around graveyard strategies. The flavor text, attributed to Volrath, hints at the dark nature of reanimating the dead, adding narrative weight to the mechanical function. For collectors, the foil variant of this 2014 promo card offers a distinct aesthetic appeal compared to its non-foil counterparts. The artist, Robert Bliss, created the original illustration, which remains consistent across the set's printings. Owning this card number allows enthusiasts to complete their Magic Online Promos collection with a tangible piece of the game's history. Whether used in play or held for long-term collection, the Reanimate foil represents a blend of strategic utility and visual craftsmanship that defines the Magic: The Gathering experience.