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'''Spell mastery''' is an [[ability word]] | '''''Spell mastery''''' is an [[ability word]] that gives a card different or additional [[characteristic]]s if its controller has 2 or more [[instant]] or [[sorcery]] [[card]]s in their [[graveyard]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-origins-mechanics-article-2015-06-22|''Magic Origins'' Mechanics Article|[[Matt Tabak]]|June 22, 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | |||
Introduced in ''[[Magic Origins]]'', the mechanic was featured on a [[vertical cycle]] of [[instant]]s and [[sorceries]] in each color, plus on another common in black and blue. | |||
Spell mastery is written as "''Spell mastery'' — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, [[static ability]], [[Replacement Effect|self-replacement]], [[activated ability]], and/or [[triggered ability]]." | |||
Spell mastery was received well enough to return one day.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/627027311411265536/im-surprised-renown-hasnt-been-used-again-and-i|title=I'm surprised Renown hasn't been used again|August 20, 2020}}</ref> Some permanents have been printed with similar designs but variable counts without the ability word, in <c>Ghitu Lavarunner</c> (two), {{Card|Curious Homunculus}} (three), {{Card|Spelleater Wolverine}} (three), {{Card|Magmatic Channeler}} (four), and {{Card|Octavia, Living Thesis}} (eight). | |||
Spell mastery reappeared as a one-off on <c>Olórin's Searing Light</c> from the ''[[Lord of the Rings Holiday Release]]''. | |||
==Rulings== | |||
*Check to see if there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard as the spell resolves to determine whether the spell mastery ability applies. The spell itself won't count because it's still on the stack as you make this check. | |||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
{{examples| | {{examples|<c>Ravaging Blaze</c> {{X}}{{R}}{{R}}<br>Instant<br>Ravaging Blaze deals X damage to target creature.<br>''Spell mastery'' — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, Ravaging Blaze also deals X damage to that creature's controller.}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 21 September 2023
| Spell mastery | |
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| Ability Word | |
| Introduced | Magic Origins |
| Last used | Lord of the Rings Holiday Release |
| Typical Text | Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, ... |
| Statistics |
17 cards  17.6%  23.5%  23.5%  17.6%  17.6% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Spell mastery" | |
Spell mastery is an ability word that gives a card different or additional characteristics if its controller has 2 or more instant or sorcery cards in their graveyard.[1]
Description
Introduced in Magic Origins, the mechanic was featured on a vertical cycle of instants and sorceries in each color, plus on another common in black and blue.
Spell mastery is written as "Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, static ability, self-replacement, activated ability, and/or triggered ability."
Spell mastery was received well enough to return one day.[2] Some permanents have been printed with similar designs but variable counts without the ability word, in Ghitu Lavarunner (two), Curious Homunculus (three), Spelleater Wolverine (three), Magmatic Channeler (four), and Octavia, Living Thesis (eight).
Spell mastery reappeared as a one-off on Olórin's Searing Light from the Lord of the Rings Holiday Release.
Rulings
- Check to see if there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard as the spell resolves to determine whether the spell mastery ability applies. The spell itself won't count because it's still on the stack as you make this check.
Examples
Example
Ravaging Blaze 
Instant
Ravaging Blaze deals X damage to target creature.
Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, Ravaging Blaze also deals X damage to that creature's controller.
References
- ↑ Matt Tabak (June 22, 2015). "Magic Origins Mechanics Article". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 20, 2020). "I'm surprised Renown hasn't been used again". Blogatog. Tumblr.