Academy Rector
Urza's Destiny 1 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Destiny
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $81.55
What it does
When this creature dies, you may exile it. If you do, search your library for an enchantment card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
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
Academy Rector was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Destiny set, the final installment of the Urza block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. During this period, Wizards of the Coast was aggressively exploring mechanics that manipulated graveyard interactions and enchantment searches, reflecting the game's shift toward high-powered engine building. The card was designed to serve as a powerful tutor, allowing players to exchange a creature on the battlefield for a high-impact enchantment, a mechanic that fundamentally altered deck-building strategies of the late nineties.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist DiTerlizzi, whose work is synonymous with the distinct aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering. His depiction of the rector captures a sense of scholastic obsession and arcane mystery, aligning with the lore of the Tolarian Academy. Upon its release, the card was immediately recognized by competitive players for its efficiency and reliability, eventually becoming a staple in various formats, particularly those requiring specific enchantment-based win conditions.
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