Kozilek's Return: Colorless Board Wipe for Eldrazi Tactics
Kozilek's Return is a colorless instant that slots neatly into Eldrazi heavy builds. Although it carries the Devoid tag, its impact is felt on the battlefield, dealing 2 damage to each creature and helping stabilize crowded boards. The spell rewards a big Eldrazi turn by offering an exile option from your graveyard: if you cast an Eldrazi spell with mana value 7 or greater and exile Kozilek's Return, it then deals 5 damage to each creature. This layered effect lets you swing from board control to a potential finisher midgame, depending on the sequence you script.
In Commander: Modern Horizons 3, Kozilek's Return finds a practical home in decks that lean on high value Eldrazi spells and graveyard interactions. The Light Play Ripple Foil finish gives the card a subtle shimmer without overpowering its presence at the table, making it easy to read and manage during multiplayer sessions. Use it as a measured answer to a board stall, and leverage the exile clause to convert a strategic discard into real damage when the moment lines up with a large Eldrazi spell.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{R}
- Card Type: Instant
- Subtypes: None
- Card Text (Printed): Devoid (This card has no color.) Kozilek's Return deals 2 damage to each creature. Whenever you cast an Eldrazi spell with mana value 7 or greater, you may exile Kozilek's Return from your graveyard. If you do, Kozilek's Return deals 5 damage to each creature.
- Power / Toughness: N/A
- Loyalty: N/A
