Rhystic Study
Secret Lair Drop 478 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 478
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Riot Games
- Market price
- $66.76
What it does
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may draw a card unless that player pays 1 generic mana.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rhystic Study was originally released as a rare enchantment in the 2000 Magic: The Gathering set Prophecy. Designed by Mike Elliott, it quickly became a staple in the Commander format due to its ability to generate significant card advantage by capitalizing on opponents' resource management. Its function—taxing opponents unless they pay additional mana—solidified its reputation as a defining card for blue control strategies.
The Secret Lair version, featuring artwork by God Machine, was released as part of the specialized artist-series drops. This iteration reimagined the classic card with a distinct, surreal aesthetic that deviates from the traditional fantasy style of the original. The release was aimed at players who value artistic variety and collectibility, and it was generally well-received by the community for its bold departure from the card's historical visual identity.
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