Mortuary, card #66 from Magic: The Gathering's 1998 Stronghold expansion. This rare Black Enchantment offers powerful graveyard recursion for strategic gameplay and dedicated set completion.
Mortuary
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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Released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion, Mortuary (card number 66) is a notable Black Enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Robert Bliss, this card features a mana cost of {3}{B} and holds a mana value of 4. Its primary effect allows players to retrieve creatures from their graveyard to the top of their library whenever a creature dies, providing a distinct strategic advantage in deck construction. Collectors often seek out this card for its unique mechanical design and its role within the Stronghold set's narrative context. As a rare print, Mortuary remains a key piece for enthusiasts completing the STH set or building vintage-themed decks. The card's enduring appeal lies in its clever interaction with graveyard strategies, making it a staple discussion point among Magic: The Gathering historians and players. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a new player exploring the game's history, Mortuary represents a significant moment in the evolution of Black mana's graveyard-based abilities.
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Mortuary
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Robert Bliss
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Enchantment
B
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Whenever a creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, put that card on top of your library.
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