The Rekindling Phoenix promo card from Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Rivals of Ixalan Promos series. This mythic rare foil features powerful graveyard recursion abilities.
Rekindling Phoenix
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals of Ixalan Promos
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The Rekindling Phoenix stands as a formidable creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, specifically recognized from the 2018 Rivals of Ixalan Promos set. Classified as a mythic rare foil card, this release carries the unique identifier 111s and was illustrated by Jason Rainville. As a red one-color creature with a mana value of four, it commands attention in competitive and casual play alike due to its distinct recursive capabilities. Unlike standard cards, this variant is designed to interact deeply with the graveyard strategy. When the Phoenix dies, it triggers an effect that creates a 0/1 red Elemental token. This token provides a recurring benefit: during the upkeep phase, players can sacrifice it to return a Rekindling Phoenix from their graveyard to the battlefield. This returned creature gains haste, allowing it to attack or use abilities immediately. This mechanic makes the card a resilient threat that can re-enter the game multiple times, offering strategic depth for collectors and players. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out promo cards from specific sets like Rivals of Ixalan Promos for their unique distribution and foil treatments. The mythic rarity designation places this card at the top tier of the set's hierarchy, making it a prized addition for those building specialized collections. The combination of its powerful gameplay loop and its status as a foil release adds to its appeal among enthusiasts who value both mechanical utility and aesthetic finish. Whether you are looking to complete a set of promos or add a powerful card to your deck, this release represents a significant piece of Magic's 2018 landscape.
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Featured Subject
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Rekindling Phoenix
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Jason Rainville
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}{R}
Creature — Phoenix
4 / 3
R
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Flying When this creature dies, create a 0/1 red Elemental creature token with "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this token and return target card named Rekindling Phoenix from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste until end of turn."









