Summon the School
Lorwyn 42 • uncommon
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Create two 1/1 blue Merfolk Wizard creature tokens.
Tap four untapped Merfolk you control: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
"When merrows talk, listeners grow fins."— Kithkin saying
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Summon the School was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set drew heavy inspiration from Celtic mythology and folklore, introducing a vibrant, pastoral aesthetic to the game that contrasted with the grittier themes of previous releases. The card was designed as a tribal support mechanic, specifically functioning to reinforce the Merfolk creature type, which played a central role in the set’s narrative arc regarding the transformation and evolution of the plane's inhabitants.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic figures in the early history of the game. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the Merfolk in their Lorwyn habitat, emphasizing the watery, magical fluidity of the setting. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players focusing on tribal synergy decks, as it provided an efficient way to expand the board state by tapping Merfolk to bring additional allies into play, reflecting the collaborative nature of the creature type.
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