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The Devastating Mastery foil card from the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion. This rare white sorcery offers powerful board-clearing potential for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.

Devastating Mastery

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

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Product Overview

Description

The Devastating Mastery foil card from Magic: The Gathering’s Strixhaven: School of Mages stands as a formidable white sorcery in the 2021 set. Designed by Jake Murray, this card carries the number 288 and is distinguished by its rare foil finish, making it a visually striking addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. As a high mana value spell, it commands the attention of players seeking decisive board control. Players can cast Devastating Mastery by paying its full mana cost or utilizing a cost reduction that requires only two generic mana and two white mana. When this reduced cost is paid, the spell triggers a powerful effect where an opponent chooses up to two non-land permanents they control and returns them to their owner's hand. This mechanic allows for strategic removal of key threats, giving the caster significant advantage in gameplay scenarios. For collectors, the foil treatment of this card adds a layer of desirability beyond its gameplay utility. The shimmering surface highlights the intricate details of the artwork, making it a prized piece for those who appreciate the aesthetic quality of the Strixhaven expansion. Whether used in competitive decks or displayed as part of a curated collection, the Devastating Mastery foil card represents a key component of the Strixhaven: School of Mages release. Collectors can find this card as part of their journey to complete the Strixhaven set or to enhance their existing library with high-quality, foil-finished spells. The combination of powerful gameplay mechanics and premium foil printing makes the Devastating Mastery card a standout item for dedicated Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Strixhaven: School of Mages

Card Number

#288

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Jake Murray

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{W}{W}{W}{W}

Type

Sorcery

Color

W

Card Text

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You may pay {2}{W}{W} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. If the {2}{W}{W} cost was paid, an opponent chooses up to two nonland permanents they control and returns them to their owner's hand. Destroy all nonland permanents.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of card is Devastating Mastery in Magic: The Gathering?

Devastating Mastery is a white sorcery card from the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion. It has a mana value of six and is classified as a rare card within the set.

How does the cost reduction mechanic work for this card?

Players have the option to pay two generic mana and two white mana instead of the full mana cost. If this reduced cost is paid, the card’s effect triggers, forcing an opponent to return up to two non-land permanents to their hand.

What makes the foil version of this card special for collectors?

The foil version features a shimmering finish that enhances the visual appeal of the card. This treatment is highly sought after by collectors who appreciate the aesthetic quality and premium feel of foil cards from the Strixhaven set.

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