The Hunt for Specimens foil card (STX #73) from Magic: The Gathering's Strixhaven: School of Mages set features a black sorcery with Learn mechanics and Pest token creation.
Hunt for Specimens
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages
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Description
Hunt for Specimens is a black sorcery card from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion Strixhaven: School of Mages. Identified as card number 73 in the Strixhaven set, this foil variant offers collectors a distinct finish for the common-rarity card. The card’s mana cost of one generic and one black mana makes it an accessible inclusion in deck building for players who enjoy creature token strategies. The gameplay centers on creating a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token. A key feature of this token is its death trigger, which allows the controller to gain 1 life when the creature leaves the battlefield. This synergy with life-gain strategies adds a layer of resilience to the card. Additionally, Hunt for Specimens incorporates the Learn mechanic, introduced in this set. Players can reveal a Lesson card from outside the game to draw a card or discard a card to draw a card, providing flexible card advantage options. The Hunt for Specimens card stands out as a functional piece of the Strixhaven: School of Mages ecosystem. For collectors, the foil treatment elevates the card’s visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a deck around Pest tokens or simply appreciating the artistic and mechanical depth of the Strixhaven set, this card represents a solid entry point for fans of the game. The combination of token generation, life gain, and card draw mechanics ensures that Hunt for Specimens remains a relevant and interesting card for both casual and competitive players alike.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Hunt for Specimens
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Randy Vargas
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Create a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token with "When this token dies, you gain 1 life." Learn. (You may reveal a Lesson card you own from outside the game and put it into your hand, or discard a card to draw a card.)






