What type of creature is Hall Monitor in Magic: The Gathering?

Hall Monitor is classified as a Lizard Shaman creature. This combination gives it specific interactions with cards that care about Lizard or Shaman subtypes, as well as red mana-based synergies.

What are the stats and mana cost of Hall Monitor?

The card has a mana cost of {R} and a mana value of 1. It is a 1/1 creature, meaning it has 1 power and 1 toughness. Its color identity is strictly red.

How does Hall Monitor's ability work in gameplay?

Hall Monitor has Haste, allowing it to attack or use abilities the turn it is played. Its activated ability costs {1}{R} and lets you tap the creature to prevent a target creature from blocking for the rest of the turn.

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The magical academy vibes of Magic: The Gathering with Hall Monitor, card number 105 from the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion.

Hall Monitor

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

2021 Magic: The Gathering Strixhaven: School of Mages

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Hall Monitor (STX 105) is a distinct entry within the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, representing the whimsical academic theme of the set. As an Uncommon Creature — Lizard Shaman from the red mana color identity, this card offers a unique mechanical profile for collectors and players alike. The card features a mana cost of one generic and one red mana, resulting in a low mana value of 1, which makes it an efficient option for early-game strategies. The card's abilities allow it to enter the battlefield with Haste, enabling immediate action, while its activated ability provides targeted disruption by preventing a target creature from blocking. This functionality highlights the strategic depth found in Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, where even low-cost creatures can influence the flow of the game. Whether you are building a collection focused on specific creature types like Lizards and Shamans or seeking to complete the Strixhaven: School of Mages set, this card represents a solid piece of the 2021 Magic: The Gathering landscape.

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Year

2021

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Strixhaven: School of Mages

Card Number

#105

Featured Subject

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Featured

Hall Monitor

Game

Magic: The Gathering

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Forrest Imel

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{R}

Type

Creature — Lizard Shaman

Power / Toughness

1 / 1

Color

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Haste {1}{R}, {T}: Target creature can't block this turn.

"No unauthorized summoning. No writing in the library books. And absolutely no indoor dueling!"