Nexus Mentality is a strategic Instant card from the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander subset, designed to manipulate counters on the battlefield for card advantage and permanent control.
Nexus Mentality
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Secrets of Strixhaven • Commander
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Nexus Mentality, designated as card number 71 in the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander subset, offers a unique strategic avenue for Magic: The Gathering players and collectors. Released in 2026 by Magic: The Gathering, this Instant card requires a mana cost of {3}{U} and has a mana value of 4. The card presents a flexible choice: players can either move all counters from one nonland permanent they control to another, or remove all counters from a target nonland permanent to draw a card for each counter removed. For commanders, the option to choose both effects adds significant versatility to gameplay. This product appeals to enthusiasts looking to enhance their collection with functional, high-impact spells from the Strixhaven era. The design and mechanics reflect the intricate counter-theme explored in this subset, making it a notable addition for those who appreciate strategic depth in their trading card game collections.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2026
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Secrets of Strixhaven
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#71
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Featured
Nexus Mentality
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Lie Setiawan
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Instant
U
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Choose one. If you control a commander as you cast this spell, you may choose both instead. • Move all counters from target nonland permanent you control onto another target nonland permanent you control. • Remove all counters from target nonland permanent you control. Draw a card for each counter removed this way.