Abstract Performance
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 17 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alessandra Pisano
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Exile the top four cards of your library in a face-down pile, then exile the top four cards of your library in a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your graveyard. Look at the cards in the other pile. You may cast a spell from among them without paying its mana cost. Put the rest into your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Abstract Performance was released in 2021 as part of the Commander expansion for the Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven. Designed to bolster the Prismari college—a school within the game's setting known for elemental creativity and dramatic displays—this sorcery card emphasizes the themes of spectacle and artistic expression that define the expansion's lore. It was crafted to provide players with a versatile tool that mirrors the chaotic, improvisational nature of a mage's performance.
The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Alessandra Pisano, who utilized a bold, expressive style to capture the intersection of magic and fine art. By focusing on fluid movement and vibrant color palettes, Pisano’s illustration aimed to convey the transformative power of a Prismari spell. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its strategic flexibility, allowing players to either protect their board or secure a victory through calculated aggression.
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