Diminished Returner
| Name | Diminished Returner |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — phyrexian skeleton |
| Description | Diminished Returner enters the battlefield tapped.
 : Diminished Returner perpetually gets -1/-1, then return it to the battlefield. Activate only if Diminished Returner is in your graveyard and its toughness is 2 or greater. |
| Artist | Bruno Biazotto |
| Set | Alchemy: Dominaria #9 |
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| Image |  download |
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About Diminished Returner
Diminished Returner, Creature — phyrexian skeleton, designed by Bruno Biazotto first released in Oct, 2022 in the set Alchemy: Dominaria.
Diminished Returner would fit well in a reanimator or sacrifice-themed deck, particularly one that seeks to exploit graveyard interactions and benefits from recurring creatures, as its ability allows for repeated use while gradually weakening it. However, there may be better options like Gravecrawler or Bloodghast, which can return from the graveyard more efficiently and provide consistent pressure without the drawback of diminishing stats. While Diminished Returner has a unique mechanic, its reliance on being in the graveyard with a toughness of 2 or greater may limit its playability compared to more versatile options, so it might not see widespread competitive play unless synergized effectively within a specific archetype.
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What type of card is Diminished Returner?
Diminished Returner is a Creature — phyrexian skeleton card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Diminished Returner do?
Diminished Returner enters the battlefield tapped. {B}{B}: Diminished Returner perpetually gets -1/-1, then return it to the battlefield. Activate only if Diminished Returner is in your graveyard and its toughness is 2 or greater.
What set is Diminished Returner from?
Diminished Returner was first released in the set Alchemy: Dominaria, illustrated by Bruno Biazotto.
Is Diminished Returner legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Diminished Returner can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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