The graveyard with Defossilize, an uncommon sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion.
Defossilize
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Defossilize is a black sorcery card numbered 103 in Magic: The Gathering's 2023 expansion, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. As an uncommon card within the LCI set, it offers a strategic mechanism for players seeking to leverage their graveyard resources. The card requires {4}{B} mana to cast and allows the caster to return a target creature card from their graveyard to the battlefield. Once on the battlefield, that creature explores twice, revealing the top cards of the library to either gain lands or place +1/+1 counters on the creature. This dual exploration effect makes it a versatile tool for deck builders looking to accelerate board presence. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific cards from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan to complete their set collections or to build competitive decks. Whether you are focusing on set completion or card acquisition for gameplay, Defossilize represents a key component of the Ixalan era's strategic landscape. Its straightforward yet powerful effect has made it a staple for many decks utilizing graveyard synergies. Understanding the nuances of this card helps collectors appreciate the depth of design within the 2023 release.
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Defossilize
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dibujante Nocturno
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. That creature explores, then it explores again. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard. Then repeat this process.)