“It was the explorers' only tether to reality.”
Umbilicus - Dominaria Remastered (#237) - Illustrated by Dermot Power - Magic: The Gathering Card

Umbilicus

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Artifact

Mana Cost: {4}

Oracle Rules Text: At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player may pay 2 life. If they don't, they return a permanent they control to its owner's hand.

Flavor Text: It was the explorers' only tether to reality.

Set: Dominaria Remastered (#237), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Dermot Power

Artifact Colorless Rare
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Umbilicus - Dominaria Remastered MTG card scan Umbilicus Dominaria Remastered Viewing DMR Rare Dermot Power 2023-01-13

Official Rulings (1)

2022-12-08
The player makes all choices as the triggered ability resolves. They permanent they choose to return to its owner’s hand, if any, isn’t targeted by the ability.

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