Writ of Return is a rare sorcery card from the 2022 New Capenna Commander subset. Featuring artwork by Kai Carpenter, this card is numbered 42 in the series.
Writ of Return
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • New Capenna • Commander
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The Writ of Return card, numbered 42, belongs to the New Capenna Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2022. Designed as a black sorcery with a mana value of five, this card offers a strategic gameplay mechanic that appeals to deck builders and collectors alike. The card features the unique Cipher ability, allowing players to exile the spell encoded on a creature they control. This mechanic enables the controller to cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, adding a dynamic layer to gameplay. Created by artist Kai Carpenter, the card is categorized as a rare print within the New Capenna expansion. Its distinct rules text and strategic value make it a notable addition for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the New Capenna Commander subset to complete their sets or to utilize their unique abilities in various formats. The combination of artistic design and functional gameplay ensures that Writ of Return remains a relevant and interesting piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Writ of Return
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kai Carpenter
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)