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Teachings of the Archaics

{2}{U}

Sorcery — Lesson

Strixhaven: School of Mages·stx #299·Rare·2021·Art by Lius Lasahido
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Teachings of the Archaics
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Oracle Text

If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw two cards. Draw three cards instead if an opponent has at least four more cards in hand than you.

Set
Strixhaven: School of Mages (STX)
Number
#299
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Lius Lasahido
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.44
USD Foil
$1.93
EUR
€0.28
EUR Foil
€0.43

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings3

4/16/2021·wotc

Lesson is a spell subtype found on some instant and sorcery cards in the Strixhaven set. The Lesson subtype has no special rules associated with it.

4/16/2021·wotc

The number of cards in each player’s hand is determined as Teachings of the Archaics resolves.

4/16/2021·wotc

Although you may want to include Lessons in your sideboard if you’re playing with cards that instruct you to learn, Lesson cards can be included in your main deck like other instant or sorcery cards.

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