Return of the Nightstalkers
Portal Second Age 88 • rare
- Set
- Portal Second Age
- Collector number
- 88
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.85
What it does
Return all Nightstalker permanent cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Then destroy all Swamps you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Return of the Nightstalkers was released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age set for the Magic: The Gathering card game. This set was designed specifically to introduce new players to the hobby, featuring simplified rules and mechanics that distinguished it from the more complex expansions of the era. The set drew inspiration from the high-fantasy lore of the Dominaria plane, focusing on themes of conflict and exploration within that setting.
The card illustration was executed by artist D. Alexander Gregory, who contributed a dark and visceral aesthetic intended to reflect the necromantic themes of the card's effect. Within the broader context of the game, Portal Second Age cards were often criticized by veteran players for their lack of compatibility with standard tournament play, yet they remain sought after by collectors today for their unique art direction and their role in the game's historical accessibility initiatives.
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