Squirming Emergence (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Damaged / Poor Foil

Squirming Emergence: Unearth a Lost Permanent

Squirming Emergence is a practical reanimation tool from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan that rewards graveyard density and timing. For {1}{B}{G} you can return a target nonland permanent from your graveyard to the battlefield as long as its mana value is less than or equal to the number of permanent cards in your graveyard. The card reads plainly and plays efficiently; it scales with your board and graveyard development rather than relying on a fixed threshold.

In game terms Squirming Emergence slots into midrange and graveyard decks where recurring key permanents matters. Use it after a clear to rebuild tempo or after a mass discard to convert card advantage to board presence. The Lost Caverns flavor notes make the effect feel like a tide turning, and the printed Fathomless descent mechanic reinforces that the deeper your permanents sink the stronger your resurfacing becomes.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{B}{G}
• Card Type – Sorcery
• Subtypes – (none)
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Fathomless descent — Return to the battlefield target nonland permanent card in your graveyard with mana value less than or equal to the number of permanent cards in your graveyard.
• Power / Toughness – N A
• Loyalty – N A