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The Leonin Lightscribe foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion features the unique Magecraft ability.

Leonin Lightscribe

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

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Product Overview

Description

The Leonin Lightscribe card, numbered 290 in the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, offers a compelling presence for Magic: The Gathering collectors. Released in 2021, this creature card represents the intersection of feline agility and clerical power, categorized as a Cat Cleric with a mana cost of one white mana. As a Rare foil variant, this card stands out in the collection for its shimmering finish and distinct text box layout typical of the set. The Leonin Lightscribe brings strategic depth to gameplay through its Magecraft ability. This mechanic triggers whenever a player casts or copies an instant or sorcery spell, causing controlled creatures to gain a temporary boost in power and toughness. This effect makes the card a versatile support unit that rewards spell-heavy strategies. Collectors often target this card to complete their Strixhaven sets or to build thematic decks focused on the university houses. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal that enhances the card's display value. Whether used for competitive play or simply as a prized addition to a binder, the Leonin Lightscribe remains a significant part of the Magic: The Gathering lore and collectible market. Its enduring popularity stems from its elegant mechanics and the rich world-building of the Strixhaven universe. The Leonin Lightscribe is a testament to the creative depth of Wizards of the Coast's design team, offering both aesthetic and mechanical satisfaction to those who appreciate the complexity of the trading card game.

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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

#290

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Steven Belledin

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Creature — Cat Cleric

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

W

Card Text

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Magecraft — Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell, creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

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FAQ

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What is the Magecraft ability on Leonin Lightscribe?

Magecraft is a triggered ability that activates whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell. When it triggers, creatures you control get +1/+1 until the end of the turn, providing a temporary power boost.

What type of creature is the Leonin Lightscribe?

The Leonin Lightscribe is a Cat Cleric creature card. It has a mana value of two and costs one generic mana and one white mana to cast. It enters the battlefield with two power and two toughness.

Which Magic: The Gathering set features the Leonin Lightscribe?

This card appears in the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, which was released in 2021. It is numbered 290 in the standard set and features a rare foil treatment.

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