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The 2021 Midnight Hunt Commander release featuring the blue sorcery Empty the Laboratory. This card number 52 offers potent graveyard synergy for Magic: The Gathering collectors.

Empty the Laboratory

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Midnight Hunt • Commander

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The 2021 Midnight Hunt Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering includes Empty the Laboratory as card number 52. This blue sorcery is designed to leverage the graveyard, making it a staple for strategies focused on zombie creatures. Created by artist Tuan Duong Chu, the card features a mana cost of {X}{U}{U} and a mana value of 2. In play, Empty the Laboratory allows players to sacrifice a number of Zombies equal to X. Upon doing so, the card reveals cards from the top of the library until the same number of Zombie creature cards are revealed. These revealed cards are then put directly onto the battlefield, while the remaining revealed cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. This effect provides significant board presence and resource advantage, appealing to collectors who appreciate high-impact spells within the Commander format. As part of the Midnight Hunt expansion, this card represents a key piece of the set's identity for enthusiasts of the game. Collectors often seek out specific cards like this one to complete their sets or to build thematic decks centered around creature types. The Midnight Hunt Commander subset provides a unique collection experience for fans of Magic: The Gathering, offering a curated selection of cards that define the era. Whether you are a long-time player or new to the hobby, this card serves as an excellent addition to any collection.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Midnight Hunt

Subset

Commander

Subset Type

Subset

Card Number

#52

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Tuan Duong Chu

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{X}{U}{U}

Type

Sorcery

Color

U

Card Text

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Sacrifice X Zombies, then reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a number of Zombie creature cards equal to the number of Zombies sacrificed this way. Put those cards onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

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What does Empty the Laboratory do in Magic: The Gathering?

Empty the Laboratory is a blue sorcery that lets you sacrifice any number of Zombies. You then reveal cards from your library until you reveal that many Zombie creatures, putting them onto the battlefield and shuffling the rest back in. This makes it a powerful card for decks focused on the zombie subtype.

What is the mana cost and type of this card?

Empty the Laboratory is a Sorcery with a mana cost of {X}{U}{U}. It has a mana value of 2 and belongs to the blue color identity. This mana structure makes it relatively easy to cast while providing a scalable effect based on the number of Zombies sacrificed.

In which set can I find card number 52, Empty the Laboratory?

This card appears in the 2021 Midnight Hunt Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering. It is designated as card number 52 within that specific release.

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