Fractal Anomaly
Secrets of Strixhaven 50 • uncommon
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Ellis
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Create a 0/0 green and blue Fractal creature token and put X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the number of cards you've drawn this turn.
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Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fractal Anomaly was released in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, a block centered on the elite Strixhaven University of Magic. Within the game's lore, the card represents the volatile nature of fractal magic, a discipline heavily practiced by the Prismari College, which emphasizes the intersection of artistry and elemental power. The card is designed to punish opponents who rely on casting spells with high mana values, reflecting the university's focus on structured, complex spellcasting.
The card was illustrated by Steve Ellis, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. His art aims to capture the unstable, geometric aesthetics of mana-infused fractals, utilizing sharp lines and a distinct sense of motion to suggest a magic spell fraying at the edges. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility tool, valued primarily by players looking for specific defensive options against high-cost decks in the Commander and Limited formats.
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