Return Triumphant

Description

Return Triumphant stands as a functional white sorcery within the 2023 Wilds of Eldraine expansion, identified by card number 26. Released by Wizards of the Coast, this Magic: The Gathering card features a foil treatment that adds visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the shimmering finish alongside the card's mechanical utility. The artwork is credited to Will Gist, contributing to the set's distinctive visual identity. In gameplay, Return Triumphant provides a reliable recursion effect with a mana cost of one white mana and one generic mana. For two mana total, the card allows players to return a target creature card with a mana value of three or less from their graveyard directly to the battlefield. This capability is particularly valuable in decks focused on replaying impactful creatures or maintaining board presence without depleting their hand resources. Upon returning the creature, Return Triumphant also creates a Young Hero Role token attached to it. This attachment grants the creature a specific triggered ability: whenever the enchanted creature attacks, if its toughness is three or less, it receives a +1/+1 counter. This synergizes well with small creature strategies, allowing for incremental growth in combat. However, if another Role is attached to the creature later, the Young Hero Role is removed and sent to the graveyard, limiting the duration of the buff. Collectors and players alike value this card for its efficient cost and the unique token generation it provides, making it a staple in white-based aggro or midrange archetypes. The foil variant enhances its collectibility for those who prefer glossy finishes in their Magic: The Gathering collections.