The 1997 Tempest expansion Reanimate card (number 151) is a foundational black sorcery in Magic: The Gathering, valued by collectors for its enduring gameplay utility.
Reanimate
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion, the Reanimate card (number 151) occupies a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. Designed by Robert Bliss, this uncommon black sorcery has remained a staple for collectors who appreciate its mechanical efficiency and historical significance within the game's early eras. The card allows players to return a creature from the graveyard to the battlefield, albeit at the cost of life points equal to that creature's mana value. This mechanic introduced a strategic depth that continues to influence deck construction and collector interest decades later. Owning a piece of this iconic release connects collectors to the foundational strategies that shaped the trading card game. Whether building a personal archive or exploring the evolution of game mechanics, this card offers a tangible link to a pivotal moment in TCG development. The Tempest Reanimate card remains a notable entry for enthusiasts tracking the lineage of powerful sorceries in Magic: The Gathering.
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Reanimate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Robert Bliss
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Put target creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. You lose life equal to that card's mana value.
"You will learn to earn death." —Volrath