Nev, the Practical Dean
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 41 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Lie Setiawan
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Creatures you control with counters on them have trample.
Whenever you cast your first spell with X mana in its mana cost each turn, put X +1/+1 counters on Nev.
"Adrix and I have always debated for the betterment of our students. That won't change now we're both deans."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nev, the Practical Dean was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages Commander expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a faculty member of the Strixhaven University, specifically associated with the Silverquill College, which focuses on the magic of words and eloquence. This expansion was designed to integrate the theme of a magical academy into the game's mechanics, placing a heavy emphasis on legendary creatures that serve as leaders for players' decks.
The art was provided by Donato Giancola, a well-regarded fantasy illustrator known for his realistic and atmospheric style. Giancola was tasked with capturing the essence of a scholarly, pragmatic figure within the high-fantasy setting of the university. The design received positive attention for its ability to blend the card's mechanical function with a character portrait that feels grounded within the lore of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.
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