Teach by Example

Foundations #666

Teach by Example - Foundations

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {U/R}{U/R}

Card text: ({U/R} can be paid with either {U} or {R}.) When you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Johan Grenier

""Learning to imitate a master is the first step in becoming one." —Uvilda, Prismari dean"

Released: November 15, 2024

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$0.12 USD · €0.13 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 Teach by Example in Foundations limited

common

Burst Lightning
Burst Lightning
Instant

Teach by Example copies Burst Lightning for double the damage, and can copy the kicked version for 8 total damage at instant speed.

 Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Instant

Copying Thrill lets you discard two cards to draw four total, providing massive card selection in UR spells decks.

 Sure Strike
Sure Strike
Instant

Doubling Sure Strike gives one creature +6/+0 and first strike, turning even small creatures into lethal threats in combat.

uncommon

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard

Teach by Example triggers Balmor twice when copying a spell, giving your team +2/+0 and trample for explosive combat turns.

rare

Ovika, Enigma Goliath
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Nightmare

Copying spells with Teach by Example creates Goblin tokens for both the original and copy with Ovika, doubling your token generation.