Defossilize
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 103 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 103
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dibujante Nocturno
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
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.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Defossilize was released in November 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The set focuses on a subterranean world beneath the plane of Ixalan, drawing heavily on themes of archaeology, prehistoric wildlife, and deep-earth exploration. This sorcery card reflects the set's central mechanic of interacting with the graveyard and reviving artifacts or creatures, aligning with the narrative of uncovering long-buried relics.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Dominik Mayer, whose distinct, high-contrast, and geometric style has become a signature aesthetic for various contemporary Magic: The Gathering sets. Mayer aimed to capture the surreal, glowing energy of the subterranean environment while emphasizing the process of unearthing ancient history. Upon release, the card was received as a functional tool for graveyard-focused decks, noted by players for its efficient mana cost and thematic resonance with the set's core exploration narrative.
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About Defossilize
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