Writ of Return
New Capenna Commander 143 • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kai Carpenter
- Market price
- $0.51
What it does
Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.
Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Writ of Return on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Writ of Return was released in 2022 as part of the Streets of New Capenna Commander set. It serves as a thematic reflection of the setting's Art Deco-inspired, noir-infused urban landscape, which centers on power dynamics, criminal syndicates, and magical resource management. The card was designed to function as a powerful recursion tool, allowing players to retrieve permanent cards from their graveyard directly onto the battlefield, a mechanic that mirrors the narrative themes of revival and hidden leverage pervasive in the expansion's lore.
Artist Kai Carpenter provided the illustration, capturing the atmospheric and opulent aesthetic that defines New Capenna. His work focuses on the intersection of grand city architecture and the shadowy, occult undertones of the five ruling families. The artwork was generally well-received for its rich color palette and its ability to convey the sense of weight and importance implied by a magical mandate, fitting seamlessly into the visual identity Wizards of the Coast established for the plane.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Writ of Return
Writ of Return is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. New Capenna Commander 143 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Writ of Return on collecto.rs?
Writ of Return doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Writ of Return?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Writ of Return catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Writ of Return is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
