Scolding Administrator

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Name	Scolding Administrator
Type	Creature — dwarf cleric
Description	Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. When this creature dies, if it had counters on it, put thSee more
Artist	Aleksi Briclot
Set	Secrets of Strixhaven #224
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About Scolding Administrator

Scolding Administrator, Creature — dwarf cleric, designed by Aleksi Briclot first released in Apr, 2026 in the set Secrets of Strixhaven.

Scolding Administrator fits best in an Orzhov (white‑black) spells-matter or counters-synergy deck that runs a high density of cheap instants and sorceries that target creatures—such as protection spells, removal, or pump spells—so it can steadily grow while providing menace pressure and late-game value by transferring its counters when it dies; it works especially well in Heroic-style shells, aristocrats builds that value death triggers, or +1/+1 counter strategies that can further multiply or move counters. However, in competitive formats it may struggle compared to more efficient threats like Illuminator Virtuoso (which snowballs harder with targeting), Luminarch Aspirant (more consistent counter growth without needing spells), or Tenacious Underdog / Adeline, Resplendent Cathar in aggressive Orzhov shells, as those cards provide stronger standalone impact or immediate board presence. While flavorful and synergistic, Scolding Administrator would likely be a niche synergy piece rathe