Preordain

Description

Preordain is a sorcery card from the Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive set, released in 2026. Carrying the card number 86, this release is categorized as a rare within the Mystical Archive subset of the broader Strixhaven school-themed expansion. The card features artwork by Rindo Karasuba and is printed in Japanese, offering a distinct presentation for collectors who appreciate non-English variants of popular Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards. The gameplay effect of Preordain requires one blue mana ({U}) and has a mana value of 1. Its primary function allows players to scry 2, enabling them to look at the top two cards of their library and arrange them as desired before drawing a card. This mechanic provides early game control and card selection, making it a functional inclusion for decks focused on blue mana strategies. The Japanese text box presents the rules and flavor text, which references the lore of the set's institutions. The Mystical Archive subset includes this Japanese-language version of Preordain, identified by card number 86. The 2026 release date places this card in a recent era of Magic: The Gathering, ensuring it remains relevant for those tracking modern set releases. The combination of the rare rarity, the specific artist credit, and the Japanese language print makes this a distinct entry in the Mystical Archive catalog. Preordain is a blue Sorcery card from the 2026 Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive set, carrying card number 86.