Thrilling Discovery
Strixhaven: School of Mages 243 • common
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 243
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Campbell White
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
You gain 2 life. Then you may discard two cards. If you do, draw three cards.
"This must be the lost city of Zantafar, where my people lived before becoming nomads. Think of the history we'll learn here!"— Quintorius, Lorehold mage-student
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thrilling Discovery was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set within the multiversal academy of Strixhaven, the card depicts the Lorehold College, which emphasizes the study of history and the exploration of ancient ruins to uncover magical secrets. The mechanics of the card, allowing a player to draw cards while gaining life, reflect the thematic focus of Lorehold mages who use past knowledge to fuel their current pursuits.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his vibrant and atmospheric style. Voss aimed to capture a moment of academic epiphany, showing a researcher amidst the artifacts and debris of a forgotten civilization. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in competitive formats due to its efficient card advantage and life-gain utility, earning a place in various decks that rely on graveyard synergies and library manipulation.
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