Quick Answer

Return from Extinction is a common Sorcery from MH1 (MH1) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Return from Extinction MTG card

Return from Extinction

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Return two target creature cards that share a creature type from your graveyard to your hand.

The First Sliver calls. The dead answer.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MH1 MH1 🎨 Deruchenko Alexander

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.56
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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€0.57
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return from Extinction? Basics

Return from Extinction is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Return two target creature cards that share a creature type from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Return from Extinction cost to cast? Basics

Return from Extinction has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Return from Extinction's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Return from Extinction has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Return from Extinction's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Return two target creature cards that share a creature type from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Return from Extinction? Pricing

The current market price for Return from Extinction is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.56 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Return from Extinction? Pricing

You can purchase Return from Extinction from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Return from Extinction normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.56

Is Return from Extinction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Return from Extinction in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Return from Extinction legal in Modern? Legality

Return from Extinction is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Return from Extinction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Return from Extinction is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Return from Extinction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Return from Extinction in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Return from Extinction legal in Legacy? Legality

Return from Extinction is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Return from Extinction legal in Vintage? Legality

Return from Extinction is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Return from Extinction legal in Pauper? Legality

Return from Extinction is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Return from Extinction from? Details

This printing of Return from Extinction is from MH1 (MH1), with collector number 104.

Return from Extinction may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Return from Extinction's rarity? Details

Return from Extinction is a common card in MH1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Return from Extinction? Details

Return from Extinction was illustrated by Deruchenko Alexander.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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