Teachings of the Archaics
Sorcery — Lesson
PSTXStrixhaven: School of Mages Promos#57prare
Mages seek out the ancient beings known as the Archaics for their boundless knowledge of history and magic, dispensed only in cryptic metaphors.
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- 2015
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- Lius Lasahido
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If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw two cards. Draw three cards instead if an opponent has at least four more cards in hand than you.
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3 · latest Apr 16, 2021
- WotCApr 16, 2021
Although you may want to include Lessons in your sideboard if you’re playing with cards that instruct you to learn, Lesson cards can be included in your main deck like other instant or sorcery cards.
- WotCApr 16, 2021
Lesson is a spell subtype found on some instant and sorcery cards in the Strixhaven set. The Lesson subtype has no special rules associated with it.
- WotCApr 16, 2021
The number of cards in each player’s hand is determined as Teachings of the Archaics resolves.