Disentomb

Disentomb was originally released as part of the Magic 2011 core set, which debuted in mid-2010. Designed as a functional reprint of the card Raise Dead, it serves as a quintessential black-aligned common, reflecting the color's long-standing mechanical philosophy of retrieving fallen resources from the graveyard. The card was crafted to provide players with a straightforward, low-cost utility spell, balancing the game's pacing by offering a way to mitigate the permanent loss of creatures in standard play.

The artwork for this specific printing was illustrated by Steve Argyle, who captured the macabre essence of necromancy central to the card's theme. Argyle's design focuses on the tactile, dark nature of the magic, visually emphasizing the act of pulling a spirit or remains back into the physical realm. The card was well-received by the player base during the Magic 2011 draft environment, praised for its reliable utility and for helping to define the strategic archetypes associated with black decks during that period.