Studious Acolyte
| Name | Studious Acolyte |
|---|---|
| Type | Character |
| Description | You may play Spells for # less# if their Base Cost is # or more.# (Reserve Cost if from Reserve, Hand Cost otherwise.) |
| Flavor | Afanas' backing is beginning to bear fruit. |
| Set | Skybound Odyssey #YZ-068-R1 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
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About Studious Acolyte
Studious Acolyte, Character, designed by None first released in September 2026 in the set Skybound Odyssey.
Studious Acolyte belongs in a Yzmir spell-control or combo deck that deliberately runs several impactful spells with base costs of 7 or more—especially cards you want to cast from Reserve, where the discount can turn an otherwise awkward Reserve cost into a much smoother play—but it is poor in normal low-curve Yzmir lists and unreliable if it has only a few valid targets; because playing the Acolyte itself costs 2, its discount is not pure mana acceleration on the first discounted spell, so its value is chiefly getting a character’s expedition stats alongside the expensive spell and improving flexibility rather than generating a huge tempo swing. It is not generically better than efficient Yzmir characters or direct card-selection/control pieces, which are preferable unless your deck has a high density of seven-plus-cost spells; therefore, Acolyte should be a niche inclusion, usually not an automatic three-of, and should see play only when the deck can consistently make its discount ma
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Frequently asked questions about Studious Acolyte
What type of card is Studious Acolyte?
Studious Acolyte is a Character card in Altered altered.
What is the effect of Studious Acolyte?
You may play Spells for #{2} less# if their Base Cost is #{7} or more.# (Reserve Cost if from Reserve, Hand Cost otherwise.)
What is the original set of Studious Acolyte?
Studious Acolyte was first released in the set Skybound Odyssey.
What is the legality of Studious Acolyte?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Studious Acolyte can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.