Rousing Refrain
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 253 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 253
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Add red mana for each card in target opponent's hand. Until end of turn, you don't lose this mana as steps and phases end. Exile Rousing Refrain with three time counters on it.
Suspend 3—1 generic mana red mana (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay 1 generic mana red mana and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)
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
Rousing Refrain was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages Commander deck series. Designed as a red sorcery for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, the card reflects the aesthetic of the Prismari college, which focuses on the intersection of art and elemental magic. Its mechanics are built around the concept of performance and momentum, allowing players to store mana across turns through a time-counter system, fitting the chaotic yet rhythmic theme of the set.
The artwork was illustrated by Jason Rainville, who utilized vibrant, dramatic lighting to capture the essence of a spellcasting spectacle. The card was designed to support spell-heavy strategies, providing a significant resource advantage in longer games. Upon its debut, it was well-received by players of the Commander format for its ability to generate explosive turns, cementing its place as a staple in red-aligned decks that prioritize casting multiple instants and sorceries.
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