# 2003 Magic: The Gathering Scourge #72

> Reaping the Graves is a foil common card from Magic: The Gathering's 2003 Scourge expansion, identified by set code ScG and card number 72.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2003
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Scourge
- **Card number**: #72
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Reaping the Graves, card number 72 from the 2003 Scourge expansion, is a distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. This foil common features a black mana cost and offers a strategic instant effect that allows players to return a creature card from their graveyard to their hand. The card's design is attributed to artist Ron Spencer, whose work defines the visual identity of the Scourge set. For collectors, the foil treatment provides a shimmering finish that stands out among the standard black-bordered cards of the era. The Scourge set remains a significant part of Magic's history, and this card serves as a tangible piece of that legacy. Whether you are building a themed deck focused on graveyard mechanics or completing your ScG set, adding Reaping the Graves to your portfolio connects you with the rich history of the trading card game. By focusing on catalog-level identity and set context, we help collectors appreciate the specific attributes that make each card unique, from its mana value to its place in the Scourge series.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Reaping the Graves?

Reaping the Graves has a mana cost of two generic mana and one black mana, resulting in a total mana value of three. It is a black instant card from the Scourge expansion.

### Who illustrated the art for Reaping the Graves?

The artwork for this card was created by Ron Spencer. His illustration is featured on the front of the card within the Scourge set's design framework.

### What is the effect of Reaping the Graves in gameplay?

This instant card allows you to return a target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. It also features the Storm mechanic, which creates copies of the spell for each other spell cast earlier in the turn.

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