Closing Statement
Strixhaven: School of Mages 169 • uncommon
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Craig J Spearing
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
This spell costs 2 generic mana less to cast during your end step.
Destroy target creature or planeswalker you don't control. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
"In conclusion . . ."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Closing Statement was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card represents the Silverquill College, one of the five magical institutions on the plane of Arcavios, which emphasizes the mastery of words, ink, and political maneuvering. The design reflects the college's thematic focus on controlling the battlefield through tactical elimination and board presence, mechanically mirroring a final debate where the speaker silences their opposition.
The artwork was commissioned from Craig J. Spearing, a veteran fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic use of light and dramatic perspective. Spearing utilized the high-contrast aesthetic associated with Silverquill, incorporating the interplay between light and shadow that defines the college's visual identity. The piece was well-received by players for its thematic resonance, effectively capturing the feeling of a climactic, decisive moment within the academic setting of Strixhaven.
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