The Raise Dead card from the 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter Set offers a foundational black sorcery for collectors and players alike.
Raise Dead
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Starter
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Released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Starter product, card number 85 is Raise Dead, a common sorcery printed by the original manufacturer. This card allows players to return a target creature from their graveyard to their hand, providing a crucial resource advantage in the early days of the game. For collectors, the Starter set holds historical significance as an entry point for new players, making cards from this release particularly nostalgic. The black mana cost and straightforward effect make it a recognizable piece of TCG history. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of game mechanics, this card from the 1999 release is a key component. The Starter set's design and card distribution have made these items sought after by those who appreciate the foundational years of the trading card game.
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Raise Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Charles Gillespie
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
The earth cannot hold that which magic commands.