Head of the Class
Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven • rare
- Set
- Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven
- 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.
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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 in late 2021. Designed specifically for the digital-only Alchemy format, the card was created to utilize digital mechanics that allow for persistent modifications to cards, reflecting the scholarly, competitive spirit of the Strixhaven University setting where students compete for academic prestige.
The card’s illustration reflects the bustling, high-stakes atmosphere of a magical academy’s lecture hall. While the specific artist is part of the broader Magic: The Gathering creative team, the aesthetic intent was to capture the essence of a star pupil gaining power through knowledge. Upon release, it was noted by the community as a strategic tool for decks focused on scaling creature performance, fitting neatly into the set’s theme of magical research and student development.
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