Return to Action
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 121 • common
- Set
- Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jeremy Wilson
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+0 and gains lifelink and "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."
"You're hurt? Too bad. You stop fighting when I say, and not a moment sooner."— Satoru Umezawa
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Return to Action was released in 2022 as part of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set represented a major thematic shift for the franchise, blending the traditional Japanese-inspired folklore of the original Kamigawa block with a futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic. The card reflects this fusion, depicting a scene where a spirit-like figure is empowered by neon-infused technology, capturing the tension between ancient magic and advanced modernity that defined the set's narrative arc.
The card was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan, who utilized a dynamic, high-contrast style typical of the set's visual identity. In the game's mechanics, the card provides an aura effect that grants lifelink, serving as a tactical tool to help players stabilize their board state. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its thematic consistency, as it effectively translated the concept of spiritual renewal into the neon-drenched, high-tech world envisioned by the designers.
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