Magic: The Gathering

Nine-Lives Familiar

Foundations 385 • rare

Set: Foundations
Collector number: 385
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Xabi Gaztelua
Finish: Foil

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$51.44market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$45.90 – $51.44 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

Nine-Lives Familiar from the Foundations set is a distinct take on the classic recurring creature archetype, designed to return to the battlefield whenever it leaves. Its rarity and specific mechanical utility make it a notable inclusion for players who value resilient board presence and synergy-focused deck building.

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What it does

This creature enters with eight revival counters on it if you cast it.

When this creature dies, if it had a revival counter on it, return it to the battlefield with one fewer revival counter on it at the beginning of the next end step.

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Provenance

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Nine-Lives Familiar was introduced in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set titled Foundations. This set was designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as a long-term entry point for new players, featuring cards that establish core gameplay archetypes and thematic pillars that remain legal in the Standard format for an extended period.

The card was illustrated by Xabi Gaztelua, an artist known for his evocative and atmospheric fantasy work. His design captures the whimsical yet slightly eerie nature of a magical companion that refuses to stay deceased, leaning into the creature's mechanical ability to return to the battlefield repeatedly, which serves as both a strategic nuisance for opponents and a thematic homage to folklore concerning feline immortality.

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