The 2012 Rare Enchantment 'Death's Presence' from the Magic: The Gathering Return to Ravnica set, card number 121.
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Identified as card number 121 in the standard expansion, this Rare Enchantment offers a distinct strategic profile for collectors and players alike. Created by artist Ryan Barger, the card represents a specific moment in the franchise's history where intricate board states and resource management took center stage. This card features a mana cost of five generic mana and one green mana, resulting in a mana value of six. As a single-color green enchantment, it appeals to collectors who appreciate mono-colored strategies and the deep lore of the Golgari and other green-aligned guilds on Ravnica. The card’s ability allows players to leverage the sacrifice of their own creatures for significant board presence, putting plus one plus one counters on a target creature equal to the power of the creature that died. This mechanic highlights the tactical depth that defines the Return to Ravnica set, making the card a interesting piece for those studying the evolution of Magic: The Gathering design. For collectors, owning a copy of Death's Presence provides a tangible connection to the 2012 RTR release. The card is widely recognized for its clean design and functional rules text, which has been carefully paraphrased to reflect its gameplay impact without reproducing the original text box. Whether you are building a thematic collection of green enchantments or focusing on the broader Return to Ravnica set, this card offers substantial collector appeal. It serves as a reminder of the strategic possibilities available in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, inviting enthusiasts to explore the nuances of its rules and history.
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Death's Presence
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ryan Barger
Card Stock
English
{5}{G}
Enchantment
G
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Whenever a creature you control dies, put X +1/+1 counters on target creature you control, where X is the power of the creature that died.
"We traffic in flesh, not souls. Still, it's a shame to let anything go to waste." —Cevraya, Golgari shaman
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Death's Presence has a mana cost of five generic mana and one green mana, giving it a total mana value of six.
The card was illustrated by Ryan Barger for the 2012 Return to Ravnica set.
It is a Rare Enchantment card with green color identity, numbered 121 in the standard expansion.
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