The Borrowed Knowledge sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven set. This uncommon card offers powerful hand manipulation options for competitive decks.
Borrowed Knowledge
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Secrets of Strixhaven
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Description
The Borrowed Knowledge card is a distinctive sorcery found in Magic: The Gathering’s Secrets of Strixhaven set, designated as card number 178 in the 2026 release. Created by artist Inkognit, this uncommon card delivers a unique strategic choice that appeals to players seeking flexible hand management within the game. As a dual-colored spell requiring red and white mana, it sits firmly in the intersection of aggressive and control-oriented strategies, offering versatility that collectors and players alike appreciate for its mechanical depth. The card’s primary appeal lies in its adaptable effect. Players can choose to discard their entire hand to draw a number of cards equal to their opponent’s hand size, a powerful tool for catching up when behind or stabilizing during a tight game. Alternatively, the card allows the caster to discard their hand and draw an equal number of cards from their own library, providing a consistent way to refill resources. This dual-natured design makes it a valuable addition to any deck that values card advantage and tempo. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this piece represents a key component of the Secrets of Strixhaven expansion. Whether you are building a competitive deck or adding to a collection of notable sorceries, this card offers both gameplay utility and aesthetic value. Its inclusion in the set highlights the ongoing innovation in card design, providing fresh options for strategic play without disrupting the balance of the game. Enthusiasts often seek out cards like this for their ability to shift the momentum of a match, making them essential reads for understanding the evolving landscape of the trading card game.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Borrowed Knowledge
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Inkognit
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{W}
Sorcery
R, W
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Choose one — • Discard your hand, then draw cards equal to the number of cards in target opponent's hand. • Discard your hand, then draw cards equal to the number of cards discarded this way.
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