Training Grounds, card #9 from the 2023 March of the Machine: The Aftermath expansion. This rare blue enchantment offers powerful activated ability reduction for your decks.
Training Grounds
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine: The Aftermath
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Description
Training Grounds, identified as card number 9 in the 2023 March of the Machine: The Aftermath set, is a notable blue enchantment for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players. Designed by A. M. Sartor, this card belongs to the MAT set code and carries a Rare rarity status, making it a sought-after piece for those building their collection. As a one-mana-cost enchantment, it provides a strategic advantage by reducing the activation costs of creature abilities by two mana, though it cannot reduce the cost below one mana. This mechanic allows players to execute complex combos more efficiently, enhancing the card's appeal in competitive and casual play alike. Collectors often appreciate the intricate design and strategic depth that cards like Training Grounds bring to the game. Whether you are looking to complete your March of the Machine: The Aftermath set or add a powerful tool to your deck, this card is an essential addition. Its unique ability to manipulate mana costs makes it a valuable asset in many deck archetypes. Explore the growing collection of cards from this influential set to find the perfect addition to your library.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Training Grounds
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
A. M. Sartor
Card Stock
English
{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.
For those who survived, being prepared for the next crisis became one of the greatest virtues.
FAQ
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What type of card is Training Grounds?
Training Grounds is a blue Enchantment card from the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set. It has a mana value of 1 and provides an activated ability reduction effect for creatures you control.
How does the activated ability reduction work?
The card reduces the activated abilities of creatures you control by {2}. However, this reduction cannot make the cost less than one mana, ensuring a minimum cost for activation.
Who illustrated the Training Grounds card?
The artwork for Training Grounds was created by A. M. Sartor. The card is part of the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set, released in 2023.
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