Erudite Wizard

Foundations #37

Erudite Wizard - Foundations

Type: Creature — Human Wizard

Mana cost: {2}{U}

Card text: Whenever you draw your second card each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

P/T: 2/3

Rarity: common

Artist: Ioannis Fiore

""Pretty baubles and gilded palaces may appeal to the egotist, but true wealth comes only through knowledge.""

Released: November 15, 2024

Prices

$0.11 USD · $0.22 USD (Foil) · €0.10 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✓ Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Erudite Wizard in Foundations limited

common

Think Twice
Think Twice
Instant

Think Twice draws your second card immediately, triggering Erudite Wizard to put a +1/+1 counter on it, and can be flashed back for more value.

 Quick Study
Quick Study
Instant

Quick Study draws two cards, guaranteeing you draw your second card to trigger Erudite Wizard's ability.

 Opt
Opt
Instant

Opt is a cheap cantrip that can be your second card drawn each turn, triggering Erudite Wizard while filtering your draws.

uncommon

Mischievous Mystic
Mischievous Mystic
Creature — Human Wizard

Both creatures trigger when you draw your second card each turn, creating a powerful engine that grows Erudite Wizard and makes Faerie tokens.

rare

Archmage of Runes
Archmage of Runes
Creature — Giant Wizard

Archmage draws you a card whenever you cast instants/sorceries, making it easy to draw your second card and trigger Erudite Wizard every turn.

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