Buyback

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Buyback lets a spell return to your hand instead of the graveyard. It is an optional additional cost paid as you cast the spell.

How it works

• If you pay the buyback cost as you cast the spell, then as it resolves, you put it into your hand instead of your graveyard.
• This lets you cast the same instant or sorcery again on a later turn, as long as you can keep paying buyback.

Rules notes

• Buyback only applies if the spell resolves. A countered spell still goes to the graveyard.
• Buyback is an additional cost, so it does not change the spell's mana value.

Rule reference

[702.27]