Studious Acolyte
| Name | Studious Acolyte |
|---|---|
| Type | Character |
| Description | You may play #Permanents# 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-R2 |
| 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 is best in a slow Axiom ramp or midrange deck built around repeatedly playing expensive permanents—especially lists with several four- or five-cost landmarks, Characters, or other permanents that can benefit from the discount from either Hand or Reserve; it is much less attractive in aggressive decks, which cannot afford to spend two mana on a setup Character. However, it is only worthwhile if you can reliably discount at least two expensive permanents, since a single discount merely refunds its own cost and leaves you with a relatively modest body; in most competitive lists, a proactive permanent or stronger value engine such as `Foundry Armorer` is generally better because it contributes immediately and supports the same expensive-permanent strategy without requiring as narrow a deck construction. Studious Acolyte should therefore see play mainly as a synergy piece in dedicated Axiom big-permanent or ramp builds, but it is not an automatic inclusion and should be ski
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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 #Permanents# for {1} less if their Base Cost is {4} 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.