The Mountain-king's Return

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The Mountain-king's Return

Enchantment — Saga

(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Recruit. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.)
II — Return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
III — Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature.

Card details

Set: The Hobbit
Set code: HOB
Number: 22
Rarity: Uncommon
Artist: Rovina Cai
Card type: Enchantment
Colors: Mono-White (White)
Mana value: 3
Keywords: Recruit
Released: August 14, 2026
EDHREC rank: #14858 on EDHREC
Available on: Paper, Magic Online, MTG Arena
Related cards: Human Soldier (Token)
Language: English
Frame: 2015
Border: Black
Finishes: Nonfoil, Foil
Frame effects: Enchantment
Promo: Universes Beyond

Legality

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
AlchemyNot legal
GladiatorLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
FutureLegal

Rulings (1)

Jun 29, 2026
Once a spell or ability that causes you to recruit begins to resolve, no player may take any other actions until it's done. Any responses made to the spell or ability must be made before you draw, discard, and potentially create a token.