Secrets of Strixhaven Skirts Reserved List with Provocative Ancestral Recall "Reprint" A leaked card from the upcoming Secrets of Strixhaven set has sparked intense speculation, featuring a card named "Ancestral Recall" with a twist that defies traditional Reserved List rules. The card, which surfaced online after a Whatnot streamer claimed to open it from a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles booster pack, includes the iconic name and mana cost of the original Ancestral Recall but appears to function differently. While the text box matches the classic card, its mechanics remain unclear, raising questions about its role in the set. The card’s design suggests it is not a direct reprint of the Power Nine card, as it lacks the adventure mechanic that made the original Ancestral Recall a staple in Limited play. Instead, it seems tied to a new mechanic involving "prepared" creatures, a concept referenced in earlier leaks. The card’s text appears to be locked behind a condition where a creature, such as Emeritus of Ideation, must be prepared. This could mean the spell is cast as part of an attack trigger or through another interaction, allowing players to "recharge" the effect by preparing the creature again. However, the exact rules and implications remain speculative until the set’s official release. The leak has raised questions about whether this constitutes a violation of Wizards of the Coast’s Reserved List policies. While the company cannot legally reprint Power Nine cards, it has historically found creative ways to circumvent the restriction. For example, cards like Donate and Juzám Djinn have been reimagined with altered mechanics or color shifts. Similarly, Ancestral Recall appears to be repurposed through a new framework, possibly as part of a "Boon" cycle referencing Alpha-era spells.#wizards_of_the_coast #strixhaven #ancestral_recall #mark_rosewater #mana_sculpt
Leaked Strixhaven MTG Card Lets You Cast a Power Nine Spell in Standard A leaked card from the upcoming Secrets of Strixhaven set has sparked intense speculation among Magic: The Gathering players, as it appears to grant access to one of the game’s most iconic and powerful spells. The card, titled Emeritus of Ideation, is a Mythic blue creature with Ward 2 and flying, but its true significance lies in the rules text on its right-hand side. The card’s description includes the name and mechanics of Ancestral Recall, a legendary spell from the Power Nine—a group of cards considered among the most overpowered in Magic’s history. Ancestral Recall is a staple of the game’s early years, allowing players to draw three cards for just one mana, a power that was once deemed balanced but now feels wildly unbalanced by modern standards. The leaked card suggests that Emeritus of Ideation could enable players to cast Ancestral Recall in Standard, a format that typically avoids such extreme power. However, Wizards of the Coast has historically avoided printing Power Nine cards in Standard, citing concerns about power creep. This raises questions about how the card’s mechanics function. The key lies in the new Prepared mechanic introduced on the card. According to the text, when a creature becomes prepared, it can be cast as a spell. Emeritus of Ideation enters the battlefield prepared, meaning it can be cast immediately as a spell. Additionally, the card can be "reloaded" by exiling cards from the graveyard when it attacks. This suggests that players could potentially reuse the Ancestral Recall effect by exiling a set number of cards, though the exact mechanics remain unclear.#wizards_of_the_coast #magic_the_gathering #ancestral_recall #strixhaven #prepared_mechanic
