Joined Researchers // Secret Rendezvous

Secrets of Strixhaven #23

Joined Researchers // Secret Rendezvous - Secrets of Strixhaven

Type: Creature — Human Cleric Wizard // Sorcery

Mana cost: {1}{W} // {1}{W}{W}

Card text: First strike At the beginning of each end step, if an opponent has more cards in hand than you, this creature becomes prepared. (While it's prepared, you may cast a copy of its spell. Doing so unprepares it.) // You and target opponent each draw three cards.

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: rare

Artist: Ryan Pancoast

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.37 USD · $0.34 USD (Foil) · €0.23 EUR

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 Joined Researchers // Secret Rendezvous in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Eager Glyphmage
Eager Glyphmage
Creature — Cat Cleric

Eager Glyphmage creates an Inkling token, helping you build creature count to avoid being behind on board when Secret Rendezvous gives your opponent cards.

Elite Interceptor // Rejoinder
Elite Interceptor // Rejoinder
Creature — Human Wizard // Sorcery

Rejoinder draws a card to help you catch up after giving your opponent cards, and the prepare mechanic lets you cast it again when Joined Researchers becomes prepared.

Rapier Wit
Rapier Wit
Instant

Rapier Wit draws a card to help maintain parity after Secret Rendezvous, and can tap down threats to prevent your opponent from capitalizing on their extra cards.

uncommon

Graduation Day
Graduation Day
Enchantment

Graduation Day triggers when you cast Rejoinder targeting a creature, putting +1/+1 counters on your creatures to build board advantage despite giving opponents cards.

mythic

Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
Legendary Planeswalker — Ral

Ral's -1 ability makes opponents discard cards, helping offset the card advantage you give them with Secret Rendezvous while his surveil helps you find answers.

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