Academic Probation

Description

Academic Probation (Card Number 7p) is a White Sorcery Lesson card released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos collection. Designed by Cristi Balanescu, this card features a mana cost of {1}{W} and a mana value of 2, making it an efficient tool for White decks. As a Lesson card, it provides unique gameplay mechanics that differentiate it from standard sorceries in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card’s text allows the player to choose one of two effects to disrupt an opponent’s strategy. First, a player may select a nonland card name, preventing opponents from casting spells with that chosen name until the controller’s next turn. Alternatively, the player can target a nonland permanent, stopping it from attacking or blocking and disabling its activated abilities until the next turn. This dual-choice mechanic gives the card significant flexibility in various game situations. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering value Academic Probation for its unique design and gameplay utility. As a promo card from the Strixhaven era, it holds a specific place in the hobby for fans of the University-themed sets. The card’s rarity is listed as Rare, and its promo status adds to its distinctiveness among other cards from the same period. Enthusiasts often seek this card to complete their Strixhaven collections or to appreciate its strategic depth in gameplay. The card remains a notable piece of the 2021 Strixhaven release, appealing to those who enjoy versatile disruption effects in their decks.