The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Strixhaven School of Mages Promos card, Retriever Phoenix. This rare promo features unique graveyard recursion mechanics and distinctive artwork.
Retriever Phoenix
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos
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The Retriever Phoenix is a notable promo card from the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos set, identified by card number 113p in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Illustrated by Karl Kopinski, this rare creature card captures the magical essence of the Strixhaven academic setting while offering distinct gameplay utility. As a red Phoenix, it brings both flying and haste to the battlefield, allowing for immediate impact upon being cast. Collectors and players alike appreciate the Retriever Phoenix for its innovative design, which ties directly into the set's "Lesson" mechanics. The card's unique ability allows players to reveal a Lesson card from outside the game to draw a card, or discard a card to draw one, creating flexible resource management options. Furthermore, its presence in the graveyard enables it to return to the battlefield when a player would learn, making it a resilient threat that rewards strategic planning. For fans of Magic: The Gathering, this promo card represents a significant piece of the Strixhaven era. Its rarity and unique interaction with the set's core themes make it a sought-after addition to any collection. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your library of rare promos, the Retriever Phoenix offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth.
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Retriever Phoenix
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Creature — Phoenix
2 / 2
R
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Flying, haste When this creature enters, if you cast it, 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.) As long as this card is in your graveyard, if you would learn, you may instead return this card to the battlefield.