Persistent Specimen — Graveyard Encore
Persistent Specimen is a compact, efficient reanimator in a single black pip. As a 1 1 Skeleton that can return itself from your graveyard tapped for {2}{B}, Persistent Specimen supports attrition strategies and seed graveyard recursion without demanding a heavy commitment of resources. Use it to trade early, then recur it as a blocker or a sacrificial piece for value plays; its simplicity fits decks that want repeatable threats rather than one shot blows.
In Foundations Jumpstart the art and frame emphasize utility over spectacle, which matches the card text and common rarity. Persistent Specimen pairs well with discard outlets, sacrifice engines, and any graveyard enablers that care about creatures hitting the yard. Add one or two to a draft or casual reanimator build to smooth early turns and keep pressure in long games. Pick it up if you want reliable recursion that slots into many black shells.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Skeleton
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {2}{B}: Return Persistent Specimen from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.
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Power / Toughness – 1/1
