Traumatic Critique
Secrets of Strixhaven 239 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 239
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Aaron Miller
- Market price
- $0.75
What it does
Traumatic Critique deals X damage to any target. Draw two cards, then discard a card.
"The artist should suffer for their craft, not the audience!"— Galazeth Prismari
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Traumatic Critique was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages set, specifically within the Mystical Archive subset. The card features an instant spell design that leans into the set's academic theme, focusing on the flavor of arcane knowledge and the psychological toll of intense study. Its design reflects the gothic, collegiate aesthetic central to the plane of Strixhaven, emphasizing the darker side of magical education through its visual narrative.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who sought to capture the visceral sensation of mental overload associated with the spell's effect. The artwork is characterized by swirling, chaotic energy that mirrors the theme of academic anxiety. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for both its thematic integration into the Strixhaven library of spells and its distinct, evocative aesthetic that stands out among the expansive Mystical Archive collection.
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