Séance is an uncommon white enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Shadows of the Past set, offering a unique graveyard-to-battlefield mechanic.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows of the Past
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Séance, identified as card number 12 in the 2023 Shadows of the Past set, represents a compelling option for players seeking graveyard synergy within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As an uncommon white enchantment with a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, this card provides a strategic avenue for reanimating creatures without relying on traditional graveyard recursion spells. The core functionality of Séance allows a player to exile a target creature card from their own graveyard during their upkeep phase. Upon doing so, the card creates a token that is a copy of the exiled creature, with the added Spirit type. This token remains on the battlefield only until the beginning of the next end step, at which point it is exiled. This temporary nature distinguishes it from permanent reanimation effects, making it a tactical tool rather than a long-term commitment. Collectors and players alike appreciate the versatility this card brings to white-based decks that focus on temporary board presence and resource management. The 2023 release date places it in a specific era of Magic: The Gathering design, appealing to enthusiasts who track the evolution of card mechanics and set structures. While its one-turn lifespan limits its power in some formats, it remains a favorite for specific combo strategies and casual play. The card’s identity as a Spirit-copying enchantment makes it a recognizable piece of the Magic: The Gathering lore and gameplay history. Whether you are looking to expand your library or complete your Shadows of the Past collection, Séance offers a distinct mechanical identity that stands out among other white enchantments.
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Featured
Séance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
David Rapoza
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}
Enchantment
W
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At the beginning of each upkeep, you may exile target creature card from your graveyard. If you do, create a token that's a copy of that card, except it's a Spirit in addition to its other types. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.
FAQ
Séance allows you to exile a creature card from your graveyard during your upkeep to create a temporary token copy of that creature. The token gains the Spirit type and is exiled at the beginning of the next end step.
Séance is printed as an uncommon rarity in the Shadows of the Past set. Its uncommon status makes it more accessible for collection and gameplay compared to rare or mythic rare versions of similar effects.
Players often use Séance to temporarily remove threats from the board or to trigger abilities that benefit from creatures entering the battlefield. Its ability to copy grave-yarded creatures makes it useful in decks that focus on graveyard synergy.
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