Retriever Phoenix, card #113 from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion, featuring unique graveyard interaction mechanics.
Retriever Phoenix
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven: School of Mages
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Retriever Phoenix stands out in the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion as a versatile Red creature designed for dynamic gameplay. As card number 113 in the Magic: The Gathering catalog, this Rare card brings immediate impact to the battlefield with its Flying and Haste abilities. Collectors appreciate its distinct mana cost of {3}{R} and its ability to interact with the game's Lesson mechanic, allowing players to reveal a Lesson card from outside the game or draw a card upon entry. The card’s enduring appeal lies in its graveyard synergy: as long as Retriever Phoenix resides in the graveyard, players can return it to play when they would normally learn, creating recurring value. This design encourages strategic depth, making it a favorite among those who enjoy building decks that leverage graveyard interactions. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, adding this card to their collection offers a tangible piece of the Strixhaven era's innovative design philosophy. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, understanding the mechanics of cards like Retriever Phoenix enhances the overall appreciation of the game's evolving lore and strategy.
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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.