Archmage Emeritus
Strixhaven: School of Mages 377 • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 377
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Micah Epstein
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Magecraft — Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
Some emeritus professors return from their wanderings periodically to share tales of the mystical wonders of Arcavios.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Archmage Emeritus was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set within the university-themed plane of Strixhaven, the card represents a high-ranking academic figure associated with the Prismari college, which emphasizes the fusion of elemental magic and artistic expression. The card mechanics, specifically its ability to trigger when a player casts or copies an instant or sorcery spell, were designed to encourage deck archetypes centered around spell-slinging and rapid resource cycling.
The card was illustrated by digital artist Micah Epstein, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic. Epstein’s design focuses on a weathered, elderly mage surrounded by swirling arcane energy, conveying a sense of scholarly exhaustion combined with immense power. Upon its release, the card became a staple in the Commander format, where players valued its ability to provide consistent card advantage, leading to a stable and enduring presence in many blue-aligned deck builds.
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