The 2025 Secret Lair Showcase Planes card, Math is for Blockers. This Plane-type card offers unique gameplay mechanics and features artwork by Alexandre Chaudret.
Math is for Blockers (Plane)
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Showcase Planes
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The 2025 release of Secret Lair Showcase Planes introduces card number 7, titled Math is for Blockers. As a Plane-type card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this piece diverges from standard creature or land designs, offering collectors a distinct layout and mechanical identity. The card is classified as a Secret Lair with specific subtypes that define its role in the game's broader lore and structure. Designed by Alexandre Chaudret, this card represents a creative entry in the Secret Lair product line. The card's classification as a common rarity ensures it is accessible while maintaining the high production values associated with the Showcase Planes series. For players, the card introduces specific interactions into the game. Its rules text dictates unique effects: whenever a non-token creature attacks, it is exiled and returns to the battlefield tapped during the next declare attackers step. Additionally, it can goad a target creature, forcing it to attack and potentially target a player other than the controller. These mechanics make it a functional tool for specific deck builds, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Collectors value this card for its place in the 2025 Secret Lair Showcase Planes set. The combination of the Plane type, the artist's contribution, and the specific card number creates a distinct identity within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. It serves as a notable addition for those looking to expand their collection of Secret Lair releases or focus on the Showcase Planes subset. The card's design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the Secret Lair brand, making it a worthy acquisition for enthusiasts of the trading card game.
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Math is for Blockers (Plane)
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Alexandre Chaudret
Card Stock
English
Plane — Secret Lair
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Whenever a nontoken creature attacks, exile it. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control tapped and attacking at the beginning of that player's next declare attackers step. Whenever chaos ensues, goad target creature. (Until your next turn, It attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.)
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What type of card is Math is for Blockers?
Math is for Blockers is a Plane-type card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It belongs to the Secret Lair subtypes and is part of the 2025 Secret Lair Showcase Planes set.
Who is the artist for this card?
The artwork for Math is for Blockers was created by Alexandre Chaudret. His style contributes to the visual identity of the Secret Lair Showcase Planes series.
What are the gameplay mechanics of this card?
This card exiles attacking non-token creatures and returns them tapped in the next declare attackers step. It can also goad a target creature, forcing it to attack and potentially target a different player.
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