Aberrant Return · Compendium

Put one, two, or three target creature cards from graveyards onto the battlefield under your control. Each of them enters with an additional -1/-1 counter on it.

Mox strategy

Aberrant Return is a sorcery that puts up to three target creatures from graveyards onto the battlefield under your control, each with a -1/-1 counter. Its strength lies in its high value creature recursion, ideal for reanimator or graveyard-focused decks. Best used to bring back impactful creatures, especially ones resilient to -1/-1 counters or with enter-the-battlefield triggers. Synergizes well with cards that can remove -1/-1 counters (like Melira, Sylvok Outcast) or creatures with persist or undying. Enables aggressive board swings by recycling key threats and supports graveyard interaction strategies in formats like Legacy, Commander, and Vintage.

Prices

$0.31market (USD)

USD$0.31

EUR€0.43

MTGO Tix1.59 Tix

Format legality

standard—
pioneer—
modern—
legacyLegal
vintageLegal
commanderLegal
pauper—
brawl—
historic—
alchemy—
oathbreakerLegal

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