This 2017 Modern Masters 2017 card features Soul Manipulation, a black-blue instant with a mana value of 3.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Masters 2017
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Soul Manipulation is an Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering Modern Masters 2017 set, designated as card number 185. This foil uncommon release carries a mana cost of {1}{U}{B} and a mana value of 3, utilizing both Blue and Black colors. The card provides a strategic choice during play: players may counter a target creature spell or return a target creature card from their graveyard to their hand. This flexibility makes it a functional piece for decks seeking disruption or resource retrieval. Designed by Carl Critchlow, this version of the card is part of the MM3 product line released in 2017. The flavor text, attributed to Nicol Bolas, reads "Birth and death are both reversible." Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often appreciate this reprint for its clean layout and dual-purpose effect. The card’s ability to interact with both the stack and the graveyard adds depth to deck construction, appealing to players who value versatile interaction. The combination of its dual effects and foil treatment makes it a notable component for those studying the design philosophy of the Modern Masters series. Its straightforward yet powerful effect ensures it remains relevant in various gameplay scenarios.
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Featured
Soul Manipulation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{B}
Instant
B, U
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Choose one or both — • Counter target creature spell. • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
"Birth and death are both reversible." —Nicol Bolas
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