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Return the Past is a rare Enchantment from WHO (WHO) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.81 USD. Legal in Commander.

Return the Past MTG card

Return the Past

Enchantment

Card Text

During your turn, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard has flashback. Its flashback cost is equal to its mana cost.

"You're back! You're in my head. All my memories... are back." —The Twelfth Doctor

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Irina Nordsol

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$0.81
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$1.03
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$1.29
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$0.79
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€0.69
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return the Past? Basics

Return the Past is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "During your turn, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard has flashback. Its flashback cost is equal to its mana cost."

How much mana does Return the Past cost to cast? Basics

Return the Past has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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 the Past's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} 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 the Past has a mana value of 6.0. 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 the Past's current oracle text is: "During your turn, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard has flashback. Its flashback cost is equal to its mana cost."

What is the current price of Return the Past? Pricing

The current market price for Return the Past is approximately $0.81 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Return the Past? Pricing

You can purchase Return the Past 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 the Past normal: $0.81 | foil: $1.03

Is Return the Past legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Return the Past in Standard is not available.

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

Is Return the Past legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Return the Past in Modern is not available.

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

Is Return the Past legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Return the Past 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 the Past legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Return the Past in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Return the Past legal in Legacy? Legality

Return the Past is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Return the Past legal in Vintage? Legality

Return the Past 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 the Past legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Return the Past in Pauper is not available.

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 the Past from? Details

This printing of Return the Past is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 388.

Return the Past may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Return the Past's rarity? Details

Return the Past is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Return the Past? Details

Return the Past was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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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