Nexus Mentality

Name
Nexus Mentality

Mana Cost

Type
Instant

Set
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander

Rarity
Rare

Text

Choose one. If you control a commander as you cast this spell, you may choose both instead.
• Move all counters from target nonland permanent you control onto another target nonland permanent you control.
• Remove all counters from target nonland permanent you control. Draw a card for each counter removed this way.


Number
#71

Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Oathbreaker | Vintage

Availability
Magic Online | Paper

Rulings

(20/03/2026)
The commander you control doesn't have to be your commander.


(20/03/2026)
Once you've chosen both modes for the spell, it doesn't matter whether you continue to control a commander. This is true even if you somehow no longer control a commander as you finish casting the spell.


(20/03/2026)
To move a counter from one permanent to another, the counter is removed from the first permanent and put onto the second. Any abilities that care about a counter being removed from or placed on a permanent will apply.


(20/03/2026)
There's no extra bonus if you control more than one commander.


(20/03/2026)
Once you've announced that you're casting a spell, players can't take any actions until you've finished doing so. Notably, opponents can't try to remove your commander to change how many modes you may choose.


Artist
Lie Setiawan

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