Defossilize is a black sorcery card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, featuring a foil finish and card number 103.
Defossilize
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Description
Defossilize is a black sorcery card released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Identified by card number 103 and set code LCI, this uncommon card carries a distinctive foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors and players alike. The card is designed by artist Dibujante Nocturno and requires five mana, including one black mana, to cast. From a gameplay perspective, Defossilize offers a powerful mechanism for rebuilding your board presence. By targeting a creature card in your graveyard, the spell returns it to the battlefield and triggers the explore mechanic twice. This dual exploration allows players to reveal cards from their library, potentially finding lands to add to their hand or granting +1/+1 counters to the returned creature, thereby increasing its power and toughness. For collectors, the foil treatment of Defossilize makes it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The unique shimmering effect distinguishes it from non-foil versions, adding a layer of aesthetic value. Whether you are building a deck around graveyard synergies or simply appreciating the intricate design of modern TCG cards, Defossilize represents a key piece of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Its status as an uncommon card ensures it remains accessible while still holding significant interest for enthusiasts of the game's strategic depth. The card's ability to manipulate the graveyard and library interactions highlights the complex mechanics introduced in this era of Magic: The Gathering.
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Defossilize
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dibujante Nocturno
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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.)







