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Academic Probation is a rare white sorcery from the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages set, offering powerful control capabilities for Magic: The Gathering players.

Academic Probation

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages

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Product Overview

Description

Academic Probation, identified as card number 287 in the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, stands as a notable white sorcery within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2021, this card belongs to the Lesson subtype, reflecting the academic themes central to the set's design. As a rare print, it holds a distinct place in the collector's catalog for its strategic utility and thematic relevance. The card's functionality revolves around disruption and control, providing players with two distinct options to hinder opponents. One effect allows the caster to select a nonland card name, preventing opponents from casting spells with that name until the caster's next turn. The alternative effect targets a nonland permanent, rendering it unable to attack or block while also suppressing its activated abilities until the same timeframe. This dual choice makes the card adaptable to various board states, appealing to collectors who appreciate strategic depth alongside thematic consistency. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, Academic Probation represents an interesting piece of the Strixhaven era. The card's white mana cost and its role in controlling the opponent's resources highlight the mechanical diversity introduced in this set. Investors and hobbyists often look to this era for cards that define competitive archetypes or serve as key pieces in constructed formats. The inclusion of this card in a collection adds value through its gameplay utility and its status as a rare member of the Strixhaven: School of Mages group. Whether you are building a comprehensive set of Strixhaven cards or looking for specific rare cards to enhance your deck, this product offers a tangible connection to the game's evolving history. The card's design and mechanics continue to influence discussions among players and collectors alike, making it a relevant item for those interested in the strategic evolution of Magic: The Gathering.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Strixhaven: School of Mages

Card Number

#287

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Cristi Balanescu

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Sorcery — Lesson

Color

W

Card Text

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Choose one — • Choose a nonland card name. Opponents can't cast spells with the chosen name until your next turn. • Choose target nonland permanent. Until your next turn, it can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Academic Probation?

Academic Probation has a mana cost of one white mana and one generic mana, totaling a mana value of two. This makes it an efficient spell to cast early in the game for disruptive effects.

What does Academic Probation do in gameplay?

As a sorcery, Academic Probation allows you to either choose a nonland card name that opponents cannot cast, or target a nonland permanent to prevent it from attacking, blocking, or using activated abilities until your next turn.

Is Academic Probation a rare card in Strixhaven?

Yes, Academic Probation is classified as a rare card within the Strixhaven: School of Mages set. Its rarity is indicated by the symbol on the card and its position as card number 287 in the expansion.

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