Secrets of Strixhaven Mechanics

Key Points:

• Secrets of Strixhaven introduces new mechanics centered around the five colleges of Strixhaven University, expanding gameplay both on campus and in the wider world of Arcavios.
• Preparation cards feature creatures with an associated prepare spell that can be cast from exile, offering strategic advantages; these spells can be instants or sorceries and become available when the creature is prepared.
• Each college has unique ability words: Silverquill's Repartee triggers on instant or sorcery spells targeting creatures, Prismari's Opus triggers on casting instants or sorceries with enhanced effects for high mana costs, Witherbloom's Infusion activates when life is gained, Lorehold's Flashback allows casting spells from the graveyard, and Quandrix's Increment grants +1/+1 counters based on mana spent.
• Paradigm is a new keyword on sorceries that lets players repeatedly cast copies of the spell from exile on subsequent turns, while Converge returns to highlight effects based on the number of colors of mana spent to cast spells or permanents.
• A new artifact subtype, Book, debuts in this set, with some existing cards being reclassified as Books in upcoming updates, adding depth to the game's artifact category.