This rare enchantment from the 2023 March of the Machine: The Aftermath set reduces the mana cost to activate activated abilities of your controlled creatures.
Training Grounds
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine: The Aftermath
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Description
The March of the Machine: The Aftermath expansion, released in 2023, continues the epic narrative of the Magic: The Gathering storyline with powerful cards designed for competitive play. Among these is Training Grounds, a rare enchantment card numbered 193 in the set. This card provides a significant strategic advantage by altering how mana costs are calculated for your creatures. As a single-blue mana enchantment with a mana value of one, Training Grounds offers an efficient way to ramp up your board presence. The core effect allows you to reduce the activation costs of activated abilities of creatures you control by two mana. This reduction is substantial, enabling faster deployment of critical abilities without exhausting your mana pool prematurely. However, the effect includes a crucial limitation: it cannot reduce any cost to less than one mana, ensuring that every ability still requires a minimum resource investment. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out foil versions of rare cards for their visual appeal and durability. The foil finish of Training Grounds adds a premium aesthetic to any collection, reflecting light in a way that distinguishes it from non-foil counterparts. Players appreciate its utility in decks focused on creatures with high-impact activated abilities, such as those with tap abilities or recurring effects. The card’s design and mechanics make it a versatile tool in both casual and competitive formats. Whether you are looking to complete your March of the Machine: The Aftermath set or enhance your deck with powerful enchantments, Training Grounds is a valuable addition. Its ability to reduce activation costs can turn the tide of a game, making it a sought-after card among enthusiasts. Explore the growing collection of TCG cards to find the perfect cards for your next game or collection.
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Training Grounds
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
John Severin Brassell
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}
Enchantment
U
Card Text
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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.
FAQ
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What does the Training Grounds card do in Magic: The Gathering?
Training Grounds is an enchantment that reduces the mana cost to activate the activated abilities of creatures you control by two mana. This effect cannot reduce the cost to less than one mana, ensuring every ability still requires at least one mana to activate.
What set is the Training Grounds card from?
Training Grounds is part of the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set, which was released in 2023. It is a rare enchantment card with the card number 193 in this expansion.
Is the Training Grounds card a foil?
The specific card listed here is a foil version, which features a reflective finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. Foil cards are often sought after for their distinct look and durability compared to non-foil versions.
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