Magic: The Gathering

Applied Geometry

Secrets of Strixhaven 172 • rare

Set: Secrets of Strixhaven
Collector number: 172
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana blue mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Green · Blue
Artist: Justyna Dura
Market price: $0.26

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$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.22 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare sorcery from the Secrets of Strixhaven set represents a complex addition to any collection. As a card, it functions as a strategic tool at the table, inviting players to engage with the tactical depth inherent in its rare classification.

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What it does

Create a token that's a copy of target non-Aura permanent you control, except it's a 0/0 Fractal creature in addition to its other types. Put six +1/+1 counters on it.

"I know the prompt was to replicate a scurrid, but I took some creative liberties with my version."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Applied Geometry was released in 2021 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, a supplemental product tied to the overarching Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion. Designed for the game's Commander format, the card reflects the scholarly aesthetic of the Prismari college, which emphasizes the intersection of creative performance and precise technical execution. The set served as a thematic exploration of magical academia, focusing on the specialized disciplines taught within the university's five distinct houses.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Justyna Dura, who utilized a bold, graphic style to represent the fusion of mathematical theory and magical practice. Dura’s composition focuses on abstract forms and luminous energy, intended to evoke the complex structural spells taught at Strixhaven. The card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency with the Prismari identity, effectively blending a mechanical representation of flexible, high-cost spellcasting with the visual language of magical craftsmanship.

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About Applied Geometry

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