Dread Return
Commander 2014 142 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2014
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Flashback—Sacrifice three creatures. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Those who forget the horrors of the past are doomed to re-meet them.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernBanned
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dread Return was originally released in the Time Spiral expansion in 2006 as a powerful graveyard-focused utility spell. Its inclusion in the Commander 2014 preconstructed deck 'Built from Scratch' marked a significant reprint for the card, providing players with a vital tool for reanimation strategies within the singleton format. The card's design revolves around the flashback mechanic, allowing players to cast it from the graveyard at a reduced cost by sacrificing three creatures, which creates a highly efficient engine for returning key threats to the battlefield.
The artwork for this specific version features a haunting, atmospheric illustration by Seb McKinnon, who is widely recognized for his ethereal and melancholic style in Magic: The Gathering. McKinnon's approach emphasizes the surreal and mystical nature of necromancy, moving away from standard horror tropes toward a more evocative, painterly aesthetic. The card has been well-received by players for both its strategic utility in competitive Commander and its distinct, highly collectible visual contribution to the game's broader artistic landscape.
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