Academy Elite
The List CNS-20 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CNS-20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- $0.40
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.
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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Where it came from
Academy Elite was released as part of 'The List,' a curated selection of cards included in Set Boosters starting with the Zendikar Rising expansion in 2020. This program was designed to reintroduce significant cards from Magic: The Gathering history into modern circulation, functioning as a rotating repository of reprints that spans the game's entire legacy. While Academy Elite originated in the Conspiracy expansion, its inclusion in The List serves to highlight its role as a representative of the political and multiplayer-focused mechanics favored during its original release.
The card was originally illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific artist known for his atmospheric and character-driven fantasy work. In the context of the Conspiracy set, which focused on drafting and social intrigue, the illustration sought to capture the essence of a high-stakes academic environment. The design prioritizes the 'power-based' mechanic that scales with the strength of the creatures already present in the graveyard, aiming to reward players for navigating complex, interactive board states that define the multiplayer format.
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