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Mavinda, Students' Advocate is a Mythic Rare legendary Bird Advisor from the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages set, offering powerful graveyard recursion for white mana decks.

Mavinda, Students' Advocate

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

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Description

Mavinda, Students' Advocate, identified as card number 291, serves as a pivotal white mana option within the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion. Released in 2021, this Mythic Rare card brings a distinct strategic layer to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a legendary Bird Advisor, Mavinda commands attention not just for her rarity, but for her ability to manipulate the graveyard resource in ways that challenge opponents. The card’s design emphasizes her role as a scholarly defender of the magical academies. Her abilities allow players to cast instant or sorcery spells directly from their graveyard, bypassing the traditional wait for draw steps. This functionality turns discarded cards into immediate threats, providing flexibility and tempo advantages during critical moments of play. The cost adjustment for targeting non-creature spells ensures that the power level remains balanced, requiring strategic decision-making to maximize its potential. Collectors and players alike value Mavinda for her unique intersection of flavor and mechanics. Its Mythic Rare status further cements its place in the set, making it a sought-after piece for those building competitive white decks or seeking high-impact legendary creatures. Whether you are looking to enhance your graveyard-centric strategy or simply appreciate the intricate design of Magic: The Gathering cards, Mavinda stands out. Her ability to resurrect spells from the graveyard offers a fresh perspective on resource management. For enthusiasts of the Strixhaven era, this card represents a key component of the set's mechanical identity, blending narrative depth with functional gameplay power.

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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

#291

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Wesley Burt

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{W}

Type

Legendary Creature — Bird Advisor

Power / Toughness

2 / 3

Color

W

Card Text

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Flying {0}: You may cast target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard this turn. If that spell doesn't target a creature you control, it costs {8} more to cast this way. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. Activate only once each turn. (You still pay the spell's costs. Timing rules for the spell still apply.)

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Is Mavinda, Students' Advocate a Mythic Rare card?

Yes, Mavinda, Students' Advocate is classified as a Mythic Rare card in the Strixhaven: School of Mages set. This rarity level indicates that it is less common than Rare or Uncommon cards, making it a significant find for collectors and players alike.

What does Mavinda do in gameplay?

Mavinda allows you to cast an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard for free this turn. If the spell does not target a creature you control, it costs {8} more. Additionally, if the spell would go to your graveyard, it is exiled instead, protecting it from being discarded or countered.

What is the mana cost for Mavinda?

The mana cost for Mavinda, Students' Advocate is {2}{W}, requiring two generic mana and one white mana to cast. Its mana value is 3, making it a relatively low-cost legendary creature for its strategic impact.

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