Rise from the Grave

Rise from the Grave was originally released in the Magic 2013 core set, appearing as a common-rarity sorcery card. The card functions as a staple black effect in Magic: The Gathering, allowing a player to return a creature card from any graveyard to the battlefield under their control, with the added benefit of that creature becoming a black Zombie in addition to its other types. This design reflects the game's long-standing tradition of reanimation spells, which trade mana and card advantage for the ability to pull powerful threats back from defeat.

The artwork for this specific printing was created by Nils Hamm, a frequent contributor to the game known for his evocative, moody style. Hamm's illustration depicts a figure emerging from an earthen tomb, emphasizing the visceral and macabre aesthetic associated with black-aligned necromancy. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, mid-range tool for limited formats, providing players with a reliable way to interact with graveyards while fitting seamlessly into the graveyard-themed synergies that define the color black within the set's environment.