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'''''Strixhaven: School of Mages''''', often shortened as '''''Strixhaven''''', is the 87th ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It is set at the [[Strixhaven]] school on the plane of Arcavios.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/zendikar-debut-and-announcement-day-recap-2020-09-01|Zendikar Debut and Announcement Day Recap|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 1, 2020}}</ref> It is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021. | '''''Strixhaven: School of Mages''''', often shortened as '''''Strixhaven''''', is the 87th ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It is set at the [[Strixhaven]] school on the plane of [[Arcavios]].<ref>{{DailyRef|news/zendikar-debut-and-announcement-day-recap-2020-09-01|Zendikar Debut and Announcement Day Recap|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|September 1, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{YouTubeRef|ObbMbC1v0H4| Strixhaven Sneak Peek|channel=Weekly MTG|date=February 19, 2021}}</ref> It is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021. | ||
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Strixhaven is the most elite University in the [[Multiverse]]. It features five colleges, which battle it out with their own takes on magic: Silverquil ({{W}}{{B}}), Lorehold ({{R}}{{W}}), Prismari ({{U}}{{R}}), Witherbloom ({{B}}{{G}}), and Quandrix ({{G}}{{U}}).<ref>{{YouTubeRef|wGUAB7ORw64|The Zendikar Adventuring Party|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=September 1, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Names">{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/lkwe29/leak_strixhaven_house_names_apparently_leaked/|title=Strixhaven house names apparently leaked|date=February 16, 2021|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> Learn from the best professors and explore Strixhaven’s huge library! | Strixhaven is the most elite University in the [[Multiverse]]. It features five colleges, which battle it out with their own takes on magic: [[Silverquil]] ({{W}}{{B}}), [[Lorehold]] ({{R}}{{W}}), [[Prismari]] ({{U}}{{R}}), [[Witherbloom]] ({{B}}{{G}}), and [[Quandrix]] ({{G}}{{U}}).<ref>{{YouTubeRef|wGUAB7ORw64|The Zendikar Adventuring Party|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=September 1, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Names">{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/lkwe29/leak_strixhaven_house_names_apparently_leaked/|title=Strixhaven house names apparently leaked|date=February 16, 2021|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> Learn from the best professors and explore Strixhaven’s huge library! | ||
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| Symbol description | A Strix | ||||
| Design | Mark Rosewater (lead)[1] | ||||
| Development | Yoni Skolnik (lead) | ||||
| Release date | April 23, 2021 | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Modal double-faced cards | ||||
| Expansion code | STX[2] | ||||
| Development codename | Fencing | ||||
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Strixhaven: School of Mages, often shortened as Strixhaven, is the 87th Magic expansion. It is set at the Strixhaven school on the plane of Arcavios.[3][4] It is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021.
Set details
The design of this set is Magic’s take on the magical school genre.[5] Each one of the featured colleges represents one of Magic’s enemy color combinations, with their own character and mechanics.[6]
Storyline
Strixhaven is the most elite University in the Multiverse. It features five colleges, which battle it out with their own takes on magic: Silverquil (
), Lorehold (
), Prismari (
), Witherbloom (
), and Quandrix ().[7][6] Learn from the best professors and explore Strixhaven’s huge library!
Marketing
Strixhaven: School of Mages is sold in regular 16-card Draft Boosters (one card being a marketing card), five Theme Boosters, Collector Boosters, Set Boosters, the Strixhaven: School of Mages bundle and five Commander decks.[8]
Events
- Magic Online and MTG Arena release:
- Tabletop Prerelease:
- Launch party:
- Friday Night Magic:
Promotional cards
TBA
Tokens/emblems/markers
3/2 Spirit creature for Lorehold Command
Themes and mechanics
In lieu of the abandoned block model, R&D has found a new way to tie together the three non-core premier sets in a single Magic "year" (aka the fall, winter, and spring sets—using northern hemisphere seasons): they share a common mechanic. For Zendikar Rising, Kaldheim and Strixhaven that is modal double-faced cards.[9][10][11]
Cycles
Strixhaven: School of Mages has at least one cycles.
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| Commands | Lorehold Command | Prismari Command | Quandrix Command | Silverquill Command | Witherbloom Command |
| Each of these rare modal spells has four modes each and allows you to choose two different modes rather than merely one. Modeled after the command cycle originally printed in Lorwyn. | |||||
Reprinted cards
TBA
Preconstructed decks
The set comes with five Commander decks. This is essentially Commander 2021 aligning with Strixhaven: School of Mages.
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| Silverquill Statement | W | B | ||||
| Prismari Performance | U | R | ||||
| Witherbloom Witchcraft | B | G | ||||
| Lorehold Legacies | W | R | ||||
| Quantum Quandrix | U | G | ||||
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 17, 2020). "Who were the lead designers of Kaldheim, Strixhaven and Forgotten Realms". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. "Standings 2020-21". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (September 1, 2020). "Zendikar Debut and Announcement Day Recap". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Strixhaven Sneak Peek (Video). Weekly MTG. YouTube (February 19, 2021).
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 7, 2021). "Is Strixhaven based on anything?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b Strixhaven house names apparently leaked. Reddit (February 16, 2021).
- ↑ The Zendikar Adventuring Party (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (September 1, 2020).
- ↑ Strixhaven: School of Mages. Heo.com.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 7, 2020). "Zendikar Rising to the Challenge, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Amanda Yeo (September 4, 2020). "New 'Magic: The Gathering' Zendikar Rising card makes rocks fall, everyone dies". Mashable.com.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 4, 2020). "Just want to confirm that this is accurate information?". Blogatog. Tumblr.