Mica, Reader of Ruins {3}{R}

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Ward—Pay 3 life. (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 3 life.) Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, you may sacrifice an artifact. If you do, copy that spell and you may choose new targets for the copy.

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Secrets of Strixhaven

English · 2026-04-24

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standardLEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

💡 Standard legal because this card is from Secrets of Strixhaven, released 2026-04-24, and the set is Standard legal.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Jul 14, 2026
Scryfall ID: 949ad3ff-9e80-493c-a3ae-146b919bfcd7
Oracle ID: fc90f74d-11f3-4bd4-b8a1-1cf2ffcd5b73
TCGplayer ID: 688664

📈 Standard Metagame Intelligence

Standard Decks13%
Avg. Copies2.1
Sideboard Share9%
Top Archetypes:
Mono-Red Aggro (40%)Gruul Prowess (30%)Boros Convoke (30%)
Recent Tournament Finishes:
Top 8 at Regional Championship Showcase (S. Yamamoto)July 5, 2026
1st Place at Pro Tour Barcelona (J. Peach)June 20, 2026

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