Head of the Class
Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven 21 • rare
- Set
- Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Nia Kovalevski
What it does
The first spell you cast during each of your turns that targets a creature costs white mana black mana less to cast. This effect reduces only the amount of colored mana you pay.
Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, this creature perpetually gets +1/+1.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Head of the Class was introduced as part of the Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven expansion for Magic: The Gathering Arena, released in late 2021. As a card exclusive to the digital-only Alchemy format, it reflects the design philosophy of utilizing mechanics that are difficult or impossible to implement in traditional paper play, such as permanently modifying cards in a player's library or hand. The set sought to expand upon the themes of Strixhaven: School of Mages, focusing on the competitive and academic spirit of the institution.
The card features artwork by Dmitry Burmak, an illustrator known for his extensive contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. The design intends to capture the essence of a mentor figure within the university, providing buffs to other creatures to represent the academic advancement of students. It was received as a niche utility card within the digital metagame, primarily finding use in decks that emphasize aggressive creature strategies and board presence.
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