Boomerang Basics

Boomerang Basics

Mana Cost: {U}

Type: Sorcery — Lesson

Oracle Text:
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. If you controlled that permanent, draw a card.

Power/Toughness: -/-

Rarity: uncommon

Prints: View all prints (1) →

Expansion: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Price ( USD): $0.61

USD: $0.61 · EUR: €1.32

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Character Background

Boomerang Basics is a clean, efficient tempo tool that fits naturally into blue decks looking to stay ahead on board while keeping mana open. At just {U}, it can bounce an opposing threat, reset a key Equipment or Aura, or save one of your own permanents from removal; if you target your own permanent, the cantrip rider makes it especially appealing in value-oriented control shells. The “Lesson” type suggests extra usefulness in builds that care about lesson/learn-style package cards, letting you treat it as a flexible answer you can find when needed. In gameplay terms, this is strongest when you can repeatedly leverage enter-the-battlefield effects—bouncing your own permanent with a useful ETB creature or token-maker can convert a simple tempo play into card advantage. It also pairs well with aggressive evasive decks that want to clear blockers for a turn and push damage, all while keeping your hand full.

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