Quick Answer

Return Upon the Tide is a uncommon Sorcery from KHM (KHM) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Return Upon the Tide MTG card

Return Upon the Tide

Sorcery

Card Text

Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. If it's an Elf, create two 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. Foretell {3}{B} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 KHM KHM 🎨 Martina Fačková
Foretell

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return Upon the Tide? Basics

Return Upon the Tide is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. If it's an Elf, create two 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. Foretell {3}{B} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)"

How much mana does Return Upon the Tide cost to cast? Basics

Return Upon the Tide has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Upon the Tide's mana cost of {4}{B} 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 Upon the Tide has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Upon the Tide's current oracle text is: "Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. If it's an Elf, create two 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. Foretell {3}{B} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)"

What is the current price of Return Upon the Tide? Pricing

The current market price for Return Upon the Tide is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Return Upon the Tide? Pricing

You can purchase Return Upon the Tide 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 Upon the Tide normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.21

Is Return Upon the Tide legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Return Upon the Tide legal in Modern? Legality

Return Upon the Tide is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Return Upon the Tide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Return Upon the Tide 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 Upon the Tide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Return Upon the Tide is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Return Upon the Tide legal in Legacy? Legality

Return Upon the Tide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Return Upon the Tide legal in Vintage? Legality

Return Upon the Tide 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 Upon the Tide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Return Upon the Tide 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 Upon the Tide from? Details

This printing of Return Upon the Tide is from KHM (KHM), with collector number 106.

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

What is Return Upon the Tide's rarity? Details

Return Upon the Tide is a uncommon card in KHM.

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

Who illustrated Return Upon the Tide? Details

Return Upon the Tide was illustrated by Martina Fačková.

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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