Soovril, Patient Antiquarian
Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven • rare
- Set
- Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Andrey Kuzinskiy
What it does
Vigilance
tap: Put two time counters on target nonland card in exile that was put there from your graveyard this turn. If it doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend.
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Where it came from
Soovril, Patient Antiquarian was introduced in the Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven set, released for the digital-only format of Magic: The Gathering Arena in late 2021. Designed to expand upon the lore of the Strixhaven University setting, the card features the unique 'seek' mechanic, which allows players to pull specific cards from their deck based on set criteria. This mechanic was specifically engineered for the digital platform, enabling gameplay interactions that would be impractical or impossible to execute with physical paper cards.
The character design reflects the academic and hoarding nature of the Lorehold college, focusing on the preservation of history and ancient artifacts. Illustrators for the Alchemy sets were tasked with maintaining the established aesthetic of Strixhaven while incorporating more fantastical, high-magic elements suited for a digital medium. The card was received by the player base as a niche utility piece, often lauded for its ability to filter decks and support graveyard-centric strategies, cementing its status as a staple for players navigating the complexities of the Alchemy format.
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