Extraction Specialist

{2}{W} · Creature — Human Rogue

Lifelink When this creature enters, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. That creature can't attack or block for as long as you control this creature.

Rulings (1)

Apr 29, 2022 · Once Extraction Specialist leaves the battlefield, the creature that is returned can attack and block as normal. If Extraction Specialist leaves the battlefield before its ability resolves, the creature that is returned will be able to attack and block as normal right away.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=81 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Naya Energy	Modern	75%	2×	4
Aang, at the Crossroads	cEDH	50%	1×	2
Death & Taxes	Legacy	6.1%	1×	33
Mardu Energy	Modern	2.4%	1×	42

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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