Elemental Expressionist
Strixhaven: School of Mages 181 • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 181
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana or red mana blue mana or red mana blue mana or red mana blue mana or red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Magecraft — Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell, choose target creature you control. Until end of turn, it gains "If this creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else" and "When this creature is put into exile, create a 4/4 blue and red Elemental creature token." (Each instance of that ability triggers separately.)
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
Elemental Expressionist was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to highlight the set's central theme of magical academia, specifically representing the Prismari College, which focuses on the intersection of art and elemental magic. Mechanically, the card reflects the college's philosophy by allowing players to utilize their spells as a conduit for creating powerful elemental manifestations.
The visual design features artwork by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive, painterly style. Voss leaned into the Prismari aesthetic by using vibrant, swirling energy and bold color palettes to convey a sense of kinetic creativity. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its synergy within the set's 'magecraft' mechanic, which rewards players for casting instant and sorcery spells, bridging the gap between artistic expression and tactical utility.
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