Arcane Savant

Description

The Arcane Savant foil card, numbered 27 in the 2016 Conspiracy: Take The Crown expansion, offers a distinct mechanical identity within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Chris Rallis, this rare creature card represents a Human Wizard with a mana cost of three generic and two blue mana, totaling a mana value of five. The card’s power and toughness are balanced at three over three, providing a sturdy presence on the battlefield. What sets this release apart is its intricate interaction with the drafting phase of the game. The Arcane Savant allows players to reveal the card from their deck before shuffling and exile an instant or sorcery card drafted during the draft but not included in the deck. This mechanic creates a strategic link between the draft and the constructed game, rewarding players who identify powerful spells early. When the Arcane Savant enters the battlefield, it copies a card previously exiled by another Arcane Savant, allowing the controller to cast that copy without paying its mana cost. Collectors of the Conspiracy: Take The Crown set often seek out this card due to its unique foil finish and its clever design that bridges draft and sealed formats. The card’s blue color identity and wizard subtype align with the set's focus on unconventional rules and player interaction. For those building comprehensive collections of Magic: The Gathering cards, the Arcane Savant serves as a notable entry point into the Conspiracy sub-series, offering both gameplay utility and aesthetic appeal through its premium foil treatment.