Melancholic Poet
Secrets of Strixhaven 90 • common
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Elizabeth Peiró
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"We celebrate our sadness because it reminds us of the true value of being alive."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Melancholic Poet was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed to reflect the aesthetic and thematic focus of the Prismari college, which emphasizes creative expression, dramatic flair, and the intersection of art and elemental magic. As a common card, it serves as a functional piece within the set's limited environment, illustrating the moody, intellectual atmosphere characteristic of the Strixhaven campus.
The card features artwork by Elizabeth Peiró, who captured a spectral figure immersed in a moment of creative despair. Peiró utilized a fluid, painterly style that aligns with the artistic identity of the Prismari students. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its thematic resonance with the set's broader exploration of academic life and the emotional toll of arcane pursuit.
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