Reincarnation

Reincarnation was originally printed in the 1994 expansion Legends, serving as a rare green sorcery that captured the game's early fascination with graveyard recursion and creature mortality. The version released in the Commander 2013 set, collector number 166, utilized the original artwork by Christopher Rush, a legendary illustrator whose work defined the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering during its inaugural years. The card allows a player to sacrifice a creature to return a creature card from any graveyard to the battlefield, a mechanic that reflects the whimsical and high-variance design philosophy prevalent in the game's formative era.

The inclusion of Reincarnation in the 2013 Commander product line was intended to provide players with access to older, harder-to-find staples while revitalizing the 'Nature of the Beast' preconstructed deck. Commander 2013 was a pivotal release that expanded the popularity of the multiplayer format, and including cards like this offered a nod to the game's deep history. While the card is often viewed as a niche tactical choice due to the unpredictability of its effect, it remains a beloved relic among players who value the classic, painterly aesthetic established by Rush's contributions to the game's early catalog.