The Patron Wizard is a Human Wizard creature from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop set, featuring a unique counter-spell ability and artwork by Volkan Baǵa.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card, titled Patron Wizard, was released in 2022 as part of the Secret Lair Drop series. Identified by card number 1002 and set code SLD, this release features a creature with the type line Human Wizard. The card costs three blue mana to cast and possesses a power and toughness of 2/2. Its primary ability allows a player to tap an untapped Wizard they control to counter a target spell, unless its controller pays one additional mana. This mechanic makes the card a strategic tool for blue-based decks focused on spell interaction. The visual presentation of this card is credited to artist Volkan Baǵa, whose work defines the aesthetic of this Secret Lair Drop. Collectors often seek out cards from the Secret Lair Drops series due to their unique, non-standard releases that complement core sets. The Patron Wizard represents a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog, appealing to those interested in blue wizard-themed strategies or the broader lore of the game. Whether used in gameplay or kept as part of a focused collection, this card offers a blend of functional gameplay and artistic merit. The 2022 release date places it within a recent era of Magic: The Gathering expansions, making it a relevant piece for modern collectors looking to complete their Secret Lair holdings or expand their wizard-themed archives.
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Patron Wizard
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Volkan Baǵa
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English
{U}{U}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
2 / 2
U
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Tap an untapped Wizard you control: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
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