Scolding Administrator

Secrets of Strixhaven #224

Type: Creature — Dwarf Cleric

Mana cost: {W}{B}

Card text: Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. When this creature dies, if it had counters on it, put those counters on up to one target creature.

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Aleksi Briclot

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.19 USD · $0.29 USD (Foil) · €0.08 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
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 Scolding Administrator in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Interjection

Instant

This cheap instant triggers Repartee to put a counter on Scolding Administrator, and the first strike it grants synergizes with menace for combat advantage.

Rapier Wit

Instant

Targeting your own creature triggers Repartee for a counter, and the cantrip replaces itself while providing tempo advantage.

Adventurous Eater // Have a Bite

Creature — Human Warlock // Sorcery

Have a Bite triggers Repartee to grow Scolding Administrator, and when it dies with counters, you can move them to the Adventurous Eater.

uncommon

Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost

Creature — Cat Cleric // Sorcery

Scrollboost can target two creatures to trigger Repartee twice, and when Administrator dies, you can transfer its counters to the Enthusiast.

rare

Stirring Hopesinger

Creature — Bird Bard

Each Repartee trigger on Administrator also triggers Hopesinger to put counters on all your creatures, creating exponential counter growth.

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