Quick Study

Quick Study

Mana Cost: {2}{U}

Type: Instant

Oracle Text:
Draw two cards.

Power/Toughness: -/-

Rarity: common

Prints: View all prints (1) →

Expansion: Foundations

Price ( USD): $0.32

USD: $0.32 · EUR: €0.40

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Character Background

Quick Study is the kind of spell mages cast when time matters and certainty is still negotiable: “Draw two cards” looks simple, but in practice it’s a clean, reliable engine for value-forward tempo and control decks that want to keep their grip full. Use it early to hit land drops, find missing answers, and maintain pressure without overextending into sweepers; then deploy it midgame to outpace removal by turning every draw step into immediate resource advantage. In an aggressive shell, it also smooths draws so you can curve out, but prioritize using it when you still have follow-up plays—two cards are only lethal if they become board presence. Deckbuilding-wise, pair Quick Study with cards that care about card quantity or sequencing, such as cheap interaction that wants specific targets, or spell/instants-matter synergies that reward casting more. It supports a value plan that transitions naturally into late-game inevitability.

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