Teachings of the Archaics
Strixhaven: School of Mages 299 • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 299
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lius Lasahido
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw two cards. Draw three cards instead if an opponent has at least four more cards in hand than you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Teachings of the Archaics was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to reflect the scholarly and arcane themes of the Strixhaven university setting, specifically drawing on the aesthetic of ancient, mystical archives. Mechanically, it serves as a card-draw engine that rewards players for interacting with their opponents' strategies, fitting the set's focus on academic competition and magical mastery.
The card features artwork by artist Johannes Voss, who utilized a distinct, ethereal style to evoke the sensation of summoning forbidden knowledge. The design intent was to capture the flavor of uncovering long-lost magical techniques, represented visually through glowing iconography and a serene yet powerful tone. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its thematic integration into Commander and other social formats, where its ability to balance card advantage with gameplay interaction made it a popular inclusion for blue-aligned decks.
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