The Draconic Intervention is a rare promo card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages set, offering a unique graveyard-based removal mechanic.
Draconic Intervention
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos
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Released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos collection, the Draconic Intervention (card number 96p) stands out among Magic: The Gathering trading cards for its intricate interaction with the graveyard. Designed by artist Johan Grenier, this rare sorcery invites players to engage with their discarded resources in a way that rewards strategic planning over immediate action. The card’s mechanism revolves around exiling an instant or sorcery from the graveyard as an additional cost to cast. This exiled card’s mana value determines the extent of the intervention, dealing damage to each non-Dragon creature on the battlefield. Crucially, instead of destroying these creatures, the spell exiles them, providing a permanent solution to threats that might otherwise return to play. This exile effect adds a layer of tactical depth, making Draconic Intervention a compelling choice for decks that value board control and resource management. Collectors appreciate this card not only for its gameplay potential but also for its place within the broader Strixhaven narrative. The card embodies the magical academies' focus on specialized arcane disciplines, appealing to fans of the setting who seek to complete their promotional sets. Its unique rules text and interaction with the graveyard make it a favorite among players looking to expand their strategic options. Whether building a themed deck or adding to a personal collection, this card offers a distinct experience that highlights the evolving design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering.
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Draconic Intervention
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Johan Grenier
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, exile an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. Draconic Intervention deals X damage to each non-Dragon creature, where X is the exiled card's mana value. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead. Exile Draconic Intervention.
