Test of Talents
Strixhaven: School of Mages 59 • uncommon
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lie Setiawan
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Counter target instant or sorcery spell. Search its controller's graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards with the same name as that spell and exile them. That player shuffles, then draws a card for each card exiled from their hand this way.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Test of Talents was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages, a top-down design inspired by academic tropes and magical academies. Mechanically designed as a specialized counterspell, it reflects the set's focus on instant and sorcery-based gameplay, specifically targeting the set's emphasis on Magecraft abilities by allowing players to exile an opponent's spell and strip their deck of any other copies.
The artwork was provided by Lie Setiawan, who captured the essence of the Quandrix College—the school of mathematics and nature within the Strixhaven plane. Setiawan’s illustration emphasizes the analytical, geometric nature of the spell, showcasing a wizard deconstructing magical energy into precise, swirling constructs. Upon release, the card was received as a strong sideboard tool in competitive formats, valued for its ability to dismantle combo decks and provide information about an opponent's strategy.
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