# 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine: The Aftermath #193

> The 2023 foil version of Training Grounds from the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set, featuring a rare blue enchantment with activated ability reduction.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: March of the Machine: The Aftermath
- **Card number**: #193
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The 2023 foil printing of Training Grounds, numbered 193 in the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set, offers collectors a sleek foil finish on this one-mana blue enchantment. Designed by John Severin Brassell, this card features a distinctive red foil treatment that stands out within the set's aesthetic. As a rare card, it provides strategic utility by reducing the activation costs of creatures you control by two mana, though costs cannot drop below one. Collectors often seek this parallel for its visual appeal and gameplay value. The card's low mana cost and versatile effect make it a functional piece for various deck strategies. Its status as a rare parallel adds to its desirability among those building themed collections or seeking high-quality copies of popular cards. The foil treatment enhances the visual presentation, making it a standout addition to any Magic: The Gathering binder or display.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Training Grounds?

Training Grounds has a mana cost of one blue mana ({U}) and a mana value of 1. It is a blue enchantment card that provides a cost reduction effect for activated abilities of your creatures.

### Who illustrated the Training Grounds card in MAT?

The card was illustrated by John Severin Brassell. His artwork appears on the rare foil version released in the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set in 2023.

### What does the Training Grounds card do in gameplay?

This enchantment reduces the activation costs of activated abilities of creatures you control by two mana. This effect cannot reduce the cost to less than one mana, ensuring a minimum cost for activations.

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