Magic: The Gathering · expansion
Academic Ascent
Reality Fracture · #2 · common · 2026
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- Collector number
- 2 / 254
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- common
- Illustrator
- Randy Gallegos
- Colors
- W
- Frame
- 2015
- Border
- black
- Finishes
- nonfoil · foil
- Printed
- 2026-10-02
More by Randy Gallegos
This card was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.
About this card
Mana cost: {1}{W}
Type: Instant
Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains flying until end of turn. Empower Jace 2. (Put two loyalty counters on a Jace token you control. If you don't control one, first create a blue Jace planeswalker token with "[−1]: Surveil 1" and "[−3]: Draw a card.")
"The Theorist takes notice of innovative battlemages."
Keywords: Surveil
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How can I tell if my Academic Ascent is real?
Academic Ascent is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the print quality and cardstock (real cards have a distinctive blue inner core visible from the edge), the rosette pattern on the back, the security stamp on planeswalker / mythic cards from recent sets, and confirm the collector number and set code match the official Scryfall record. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Academic Ascent worth?
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What set is Academic Ascent from?
Academic Ascent is from the Magic: The Gathering set "Reality Fracture" in the expansion series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Academic Ascent?
Academic Ascent is a common card in the Reality Fracture set.
