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The 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes release featuring the scheme card When Will You Learn? (20★). This card allows players to cast exiled spells without paying their mana costs.

When Will You Learn?

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes

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Product Overview

Description

Among these pivotal additions is When Will You Learn?, designated as card number 20★ in the set. As a Scheme card, it functions differently from traditional instants or sorceries, serving as a strategic engine that transforms the flow of the game through resource manipulation rather than direct damage or removal. When Will You Learn? Is designed for collectors of the Archenemy format who appreciate the thematic depth of Nicol Bolas’s cunning. The card’s mechanics allow the controller to exile the top card of each opponent’s library, creating a pool of potential threats. The defining feature is the ability to cast any number of spells from among those exiled cards without paying their mana costs. This mechanic highlights the Archenemy experience, where the Bolas player can leverage overwhelming advantages to dismantle opposing strategies. The artist Yohann Schepacz provided the visual component for this piece, adding to the collectible nature of the scheme. For investors and hobbyists of trading card games, this product represents a key component of the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes subset. Collectors often seek out specific schemes to complete their sets or to build specialized Archenemy decks that maximize the synergy between different scheme effects. The inclusion of this scheme allows for diverse gameplay experiences, making it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on the Archenemy format. Whether you are looking to expand your library of schemes or complete a specific set, this card offers both mechanical utility and aesthetic appeal. By focusing on the catalog identity, we ensure that collectors can find the exact scheme cards they need to enhance their Magic: The Gathering experience. The enduring appeal of the Archenemy format continues to attract players who enjoy the asymmetrical gameplay and strategic depth that Nicol Bolas brings to the table.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes

Card Number

#20★

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Yohann Schepacz

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Type

Scheme

Card Text

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When you set this scheme in motion, each opponent exiles the top card of their library. You may cast any number of spells from among cards exiled this way without paying their mana costs.

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What type of card is When Will You Learn? in Magic: The Gathering?

When Will You Learn? is a Scheme card from the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes subset. It is not a creature, enchantment, or instant, but a unique card type that defines the Archenemy format.

How does the When Will You Learn? scheme mechanic work?

The scheme allows you to exile the top card of each opponent's library. You may then cast any number of spells from among those exiled cards without paying their mana costs, effectively providing free spells based on your opponents' decks.

What is the significance of the 20★ card number?

The 20★ designation identifies this scheme within the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes set. The star symbol is commonly used in Magic: The Gathering to denote special or unique cards, in this case, part of the Archenemy expansion.

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