Abuelo's Awakening is card number 1 from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion, featuring a unique graveyard recursion effect.
Abuelo's Awakening
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Abuelo's Awakening holds the distinction of being card number 1 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. As a white sorcery with a mana cost of {X}{3}{W}, it offers a flexible approach to resource management by targeting artifacts or non-Aura enchantments in the graveyard. The card's effect allows players to return that card to the battlefield, enhancing it with X additional +1/+1 counters and granting it the characteristics of a 1/1 Spirit creature with flying. This dual functionality makes it a versatile tool for decks seeking to leverage their graveyard resources effectively. The card is classified as a Rare within the set, denoted by the LCI set code. Its design and mechanics reflect the thematic elements of the Ixalan world, focusing on exploration and the legacy of past heroes. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, Abuelo's Awakening represents a specific point in the game's evolving meta and narrative. It is often sought after by those who appreciate cards that bridge the gap between graveyard synergy and immediate board presence. The inclusion of this card in The catalog highlights its significance within the broader context of the expansion, appealing to both players and collectors who value strategic depth and set completeness.
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Abuelo's Awakening
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Eelis Kyttanen
Card Stock
English
{X}{3}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Return target artifact or non-Aura enchantment card from your graveyard to the battlefield with X additional +1/+1 counters on it. It's a 1/1 Spirit creature with flying in addition to its other types.
Quintorius touched the old poncho he'd found. A rush of magic condensed into an Echo, and wise Abuelo stepped forth.