Expel from Orazca

Description

Expel from Orazca is a blue Instant card from the Rivals of Ixalan expansion, released by Magic: The Gathering in 2018. Identified as card number 37 in the set, this piece is part of the broader Rivals of Ixalan collection, which remains a notable entry for collectors of the game. The card carries a mana cost of {1}{U} and has a mana value of 2, making it an efficient tool for players seeking to interact with the board state early in the game. The primary function of Expel from Orazca is to return a target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. This provides a flexible answer to various threats, allowing the caster to regain tempo or disrupt an opponent's strategy. The card also features a conditional ability tied to the Ascend mechanic. If the player controls ten or more permanents, they gain the city's blessing, which modifies the card's effect to place the returned permanent on top of its owner's library instead. This subtle shift can be strategically valuable, potentially denying an opponent access to that resource for a critical turn. Designed by Steven Belledin, this card represents the artistic and mechanical identity of the Rivals of Ixalan era. Collectors often seek out specific cards from this set to complete their collections or to appreciate the unique world-building of the Ixalan plane. The card's straightforward design and clear rules text make it a recognizable component for fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether held as a piece of set history or used in gameplay, Expel from Orazca stands as a distinct element of the 2018 Rivals of Ixalan release.