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About Study the Classics

Study the Classics, Sorcery, designed by Leonardo Santanna first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal.

**Study the Classics** fits best in a green +1/+1 counters deck—especially ones built around +1/+1 counter synergies like Hardened Scales, Conclave Mentor, Ozolith-style builds, or Commander decks led by counter-focused commanders (e.g., Hamza, Shalai and Hallar, or Vorinclex). It’s strongest when targeting a creature that already has multiple counters, since doubling scales explosively and the life gain becomes meaningful; however, at three mana and sorcery speed, it’s generally weaker than more efficient options like **Hardened Scales** (continuous value), **Invigorating Surge** (instant-speed doubling for the same cost), **Branching Evolution** (repeatable doubling), or simply more competitive staples like **The Ozolith** or **Winding Constrictor** in formats where they’re legal. Because it does nothing on an empty board and requires an already-built threat, it’s likely too slow for competitive Constructed formats but perfectly reasonable in casual or Commander +1/+1 counter decks w