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Thwart the Grave
Oracle Text
This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature in your party. (Your party consists of up to one each of Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard.)
Return target creature card and up to one target Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, or Wizard creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Card Details
Mana CostCharacter Background
Thwart the Grave is a strong value and grind tool that fits best in black-based midrange or control shells, especially in Commander where creature attrition is common. Its party discount rewards you for assembling a balanced mix of Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard, turning a pricey six-mana sorcery into a much cheaper swing turn when your battlefield is developed. The effect itself is excellent card advantage in the form of tempo: you bring back one creature of any kind plus a second party member straight to the battlefield, often recovering both your best threat and an enabler at once. In deckbuilding, pair it with cheap party creatures like Zulaport Duelist, Cleric of Life’s Bond, or a value Wizard so the reduction is reliable, and prioritize creatures with enters-the-battlefield effects to maximize the immediate impact. It’s especially punishing after board wipes, where it can rebuild faster than opponents expect.
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Character Background
Thwart the Grave is a strong value and grind tool that fits best in black-based midrange or control shells, especially in Commander where creature attrition is common. Its party discount rewards you for assembling a balanced mix of Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard, turning a pricey six-mana sorcery into a much cheaper swing turn when your battlefield is developed. The effect itself is excellent card advantage in the form of tempo: you bring back one creature of any kind plus a second party member straight to the battlefield, often recovering both your best threat and an enabler at once. In deckbuilding, pair it with cheap party creatures like Zulaport Duelist, Cleric of Life’s Bond, or a value Wizard so the reduction is reliable, and prioritize creatures with enters-the-battlefield effects to maximize the immediate impact. It’s especially punishing after board wipes, where it can rebuild faster than opponents expect.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-11 13:10:43 UTC