The 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages Common card Defend the Campus (#12) is a white Instant with mana cost {3}{W}, offering strategic flexibility for Magic: The Gathering players.
Defend the Campus
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages
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Defend the Campus, numbered 12 in the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, is a white Instant card that offers versatile gameplay options for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Designed by artist Izzy, this Common card carries a mana cost of {3}{W} and a mana value of 4, making it a accessible addition to many white-based decks. Players can choose between two powerful effects: granting +1/+1 to their creatures until end of turn, or destroying a target creature with power 4 or greater. This duality allows for strategic adaptability during crucial moments in the game. As a staple of the Strixhaven set, Defend the Campus appeals to collectors focused on completing the base set or those seeking specific cards for their collections. The card's design and mechanics reflect the academic theme of the setting, where mages engage in strategic combat. Collectors often seek out individual cards from this era to build comprehensive sets or to acquire specific gameplay tools. The clear text and iconic layout make it a recognizable piece for fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Defend the Campus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Izzy
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Instant
W
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Choose one — • Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. • Destroy target creature with power 4 or greater.
Professors scrambled to push the mage hunters back, leaving the heart of Strixhaven undefended.