Variable Solutions
Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven 12 • rare
- Set
- Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
What it does
If X is 1, seek a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped.
If X is 2, each opponent sacrifices an artifact of their choice.
If X is 3, conjure a random creature card with mana value X onto the battlefield.
If X is 4 or more, you gain 2 life. Then do all of the above.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Variable Solutions was introduced as part of the Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven expansion for Magic: The Gathering Arena in late 2021. Designed specifically for the digital-only Alchemy format, the card reflects the set's focus on the academic and magical themes of Strixhaven University. It features the 'draft' mechanic, allowing players to pull from a pool of cards to adapt to their current game state, a design choice intended to emphasize the high-level research and versatility inherent in the school's lore.
The card's artwork and conceptual design are rooted in the aesthetic of the Prismari College, the Strixhaven school dedicated to the fusion of elemental magic and artistic expression. It was created to provide blue-aligned decks with a dynamic tool for deck manipulation and resource management. Upon its release, the card became a focal point for players navigating the unique possibilities of digital-first card design, garnering attention for its ability to simulate the unpredictable nature of magical experimentation.
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