Return to Dust
Time Spiral 39 • uncommon
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Exile target artifact or enchantment. If you cast this spell during your main phase, you may exile up to one other target artifact or enchantment.
Some timelines forever fray, branch, and intermingle. Others end abruptly.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Return to Dust was released in 2006 as part of the Time Spiral set for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the history and mechanics of the game, bringing back long-retired keywords and referencing iconic moments from the game's past. This card functions as a versatile removal spell, allowing players to exile artifacts or enchantments, reflecting the set's thematic preoccupation with temporal displacement and the restoration of old magic.
The card features artwork by Wayne Reynolds, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dynamic, high-energy illustration style. Reynolds utilized his signature approach to depict the act of crumbling structures, focusing on the visual impact of magical energy dismantling physical objects. The illustration was well-received by the player base for capturing the literal essence of the card's mechanical effect, helping it become a staple in various formats for its utility and distinct visual identity.
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About Return to Dust
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