Magic: The Gathering

Academy Elite

Conspiracy 20 • rare

Set: Conspiracy
Collector number: 20
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Volkan Baǵa
Market price: $0.24

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Market

What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.16 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card from the Conspiracy set, Academy Elite represents a specialized inclusion for those building decks around specific drafting or multiplayer strategies. Its mechanical role serves as a testament to the complex synergies favored by collectors who appreciate cards designed to evolve in power throughout the course of a game.

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Card face

What it does

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the number of instant and sorcery cards in all graveyards.

2 generic mana blue mana, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Draw a card, then discard a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Academy Elite was released in 2014 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Conspiracy, an innovative draft-focused expansion designed specifically for multiplayer play. The set introduced various mechanics that allowed players to influence the draft process itself, reflecting a thematic focus on political intrigue and shadowy backroom dealings within the game's lore.

The card features artwork by Volkan Baǵa, a prominent illustrator in the hobby whose work is known for its detailed, atmospheric realism. In this piece, Baǵa captures the intellectual and somewhat detached essence of an elite scholar, utilizing lighting and composition to emphasize the character's role as a source of knowledge and potential strategic advantage for the player.

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About

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