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The 2023 Magic: The Gathering card Training Grounds from the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set is a blue Enchantment that reduces activation costs.

Training Grounds

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine: The Aftermath

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Product Overview

Description

Released in 2023 as part of the March of the Machine: The Aftermath expansion, Training Grounds (card number 155) is a blue Enchantment designed to enhance creature strategies. Illustrated by A. M. Sartor, this Rare card offers a strategic advantage by reducing the mana cost to activate abilities of creatures you control. The effect reduces costs by two mana but respects the one-mana minimum, ensuring balanced gameplay. For Magic: The Gathering collectors, this card represents a key piece of the set's design philosophy, focusing on cost reduction and board presence. As a standard non-foil card, it serves as a functional component for decks seeking to maximize the utility of artifact, land, or creature abilities. The card's blue identity makes it a staple for decks utilizing blue mana sources, appealing to players who value efficiency and control. Collectors often seek out cards from the March of the Machine: The Aftermath series due to their connection to the larger March of the Machine storyline. Training Grounds stands out for its straightforward yet impactful ability, making it a versatile addition to any collection. Whether building a competitive deck or curating a set of rare enchantments, this card provides both aesthetic and mechanical value. The card's design reflects the artistic style of the era, with clean borders and clear text that prioritize readability and impact. Collectors can explore the growing inventory to find high-quality examples that meet their standards. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new enthusiast, this card adds depth to your understanding of the game's mechanics and history.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

March of the Machine: The Aftermath

Card Number

#155

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

A. M. Sartor

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{U}

Type

Enchantment

Color

U

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Activated abilities of creatures you control cost {2} less to activate. This effect can't reduce the mana in that cost to less than one mana.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Training Grounds?

Training Grounds has a mana cost of one blue mana, making it a low-cost enchantment that is easy to cast in the early game. Its blue color identity allows it to be included in decks that utilize blue mana sources.

How does Training Grounds affect creature abilities?

The card reduces the mana cost to activate abilities of creatures you control by two mana. However, this reduction cannot lower the cost below one mana, ensuring that abilities always have a minimum cost.

What set does Training Grounds belong to?

Training Grounds is part of the March of the Machine: The Aftermath expansion, released in 2023. It is card number 155 in the set and is classified as a Rare card.

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