Rapier Wit
Secrets of Strixhaven 28 • common
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 28
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Joshua Raphael
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Tap target creature. If it's your turn, put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)
Draw a card.
"I make promises, not threats."
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
Rapier Wit is a red instant card released in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, which is a specialized collection of cards themed around the five magical colleges of the Strixhaven university. The card is designed to mechanically represent the expressive and combative nature of the Prismari college, which values art and performance alongside elemental mastery. Its introduction into the game reflects a design shift toward cards that provide utility by rewarding players for casting spells that do not create creatures.
The artwork for Rapier Wit was created by artist Livia Prima, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering visual identity. In this piece, she aims to capture the duality of a Prismari student using a blend of swordplay and pyromancy. The visual language follows the established aesthetic of the Strixhaven set, utilizing vibrant colors and dramatic lighting to evoke the scholarly yet dangerous environment of a magical academy. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but functional addition to red-based spell-slinger decks.
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