Seasons Past

Seasons Past was released as part of the Shadows over Innistrad set in 2016, a return to the fan-favorite gothic horror plane of Innistrad. The card features artwork by Magali Villeneuve, whose illustrative style captures the melancholic, cyclical nature of the green-aligned spell, which allows players to retrieve a variety of cards from their graveyard to their hand. Its design is intended to reward long-term planning and resource management, reflecting the set's thematic emphasis on graveyard synergies and the creeping dread of the returning Eldrazi menace.

This particular version, carrying the collector number 226s, is a promotional release distributed through various Wizards of the Coast organized play channels. The promotional treatment gives the card a distinct aesthetic flair compared to the standard printing, often sought after by players looking to upgrade the visual appeal of their decks. Within the professional Magic: The Gathering circuit, the card gained significant notoriety for its role in enabling controlling decks that could loop spells indefinitely, cementing its reputation as a powerful tool in competitive formats.