Avacyn Restored

Avacyn Restored

Avacyn Restored is the third set in the Innistrad block. It is the 58th Magic expansion and was released on May 4, 2012.

Unusual for the third set in a block, Avacyn Restored contains 244 cards (101 Common, 60 Uncommon, 53 Rare, 15 Mythic, 15 Basic Lands), and is therefore a large expansion. As usual, the set includes randomly inserted premium versions of all cards in the set.

Set in Innistrad, Avacyn Restored continues the storyline arc of the Innistrad block; but, mechanically and thematically, the expansion is a "reboot" of Innistrad block. The focus is shifted away from the graveyard, and flashback or double-faced cards are notably absent. For the Limited format it was considered to be a standalone set.

The 15 basic lands in the set are illustrated by the same artists who worked on the artworks of Innistrad's basic lands. They depict the same, or similar, landscapes but with a brighter tone, reflecting the change from a place of despair and gloom to a place of hope. The expansion symbol for this set is Avacyn's symbol.