Old-Growth Educator // Old-Growth Educator

The Old-Growth Educator card is part of the Secrets of Strixhaven Art Series, a promotional subset released in 2021 alongside the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This series was designed to showcase the intricate, borderless digital artwork created for the set, stripped of the traditional frame to allow the illustrations to stand as standalone visual pieces. These cards are non-playable in standard deck construction, serving strictly as collectibles for fans of the game's aesthetic and lore.

The artwork for this specific card was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast to reflect the academic and nature-focused themes of the Witherbloom College. The design process focused on capturing the essence of the creature as a living embodiment of the campus ecosystem, balancing the dark, druidic aesthetic with the vibrant, magical flora unique to the Strixhaven plane. Upon release, these art cards were well-received by collectors for their high-quality finishes and the opportunity to appreciate the illustrators' work without the interference of gameplay text.