: Look for "signpost" uncommons and commons that indicate which college is open.

: Centers on cards leaving the graveyard. Key commons like Spirit Mascot grow larger whenever a card is removed from your graveyard.

Secrets of Strixhaven Draft Guide, Archetype Overview, and Pick Order

: Because power is concentrated in multi-color cards (10 per pairing at lower rarities), being in the open color pair is heavily rewarded.

: A "big spells matter" archetype where you are rewarded for casting high-mana-value instants and sorceries.

To build a successful deck, you should aim for one of the following two-color pairings, which are heavily supported by multi-color cards at common and uncommon levels:

: Focuses on aggressive gameplay and targeted spells that benefit from mechanics like "Repartee".

: Prioritize premium removal (efficient, easy to cast, no conditions) and high-rate cards. These serve as your benchmark for rating all other picks.