Exclusion Mage

Foundations #508

Exclusion Mage - Foundations

Type: Creature — Human Wizard

Mana cost: {2}{U}

Card text: When this creature enters, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Chris Seaman

"Successful battles start with knowing who's worth fighting."

Released: November 15, 2024

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$0.22 USD · €0.13 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Exclusion Mage in Foundations limited

common

Bigfin Bouncer
Bigfin Bouncer
Creature — Shark Pirate

Both bounce opponent's creatures for tempo. Running multiple bounce effects creates a strong tempo-based strategy that keeps opponents off balance.

 Uncharted Voyage
Uncharted Voyage
Instant

Another bounce spell that complements Exclusion Mage. The instant speed and surveil make it flexible while Mage provides a body.

 Run Away Together
Run Away Together
Instant

Bounces both creatures, letting you reuse Exclusion Mage's ETB while removing an opponent's threat. This creates repeatable tempo advantage.

uncommon

Brineborn Cutthroat
Brineborn Cutthroat
Creature — Merfolk Pirate

Benefits from the instant-speed spells you cast to protect Exclusion Mage or follow it up. The tempo strategy of bouncing and growing threats is powerful.

rare

Curator of Destinies
Curator of Destinies
Creature — Sphinx

Both are creatures that generate card advantage through ETB effects. Curator can't be countered and provides card selection while Mage provides tempo.