Fractal Anomaly (SOS #50)

Fractal Anomaly is a uncommon printing from Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS #50), a Instant. Illustrated by Steve Ellis.
Card text
Create a 0/0 green and blue Fractal creature token and put X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the number of cards you've drawn this turn.
"Dear dad, please send sixteen tons of krill in your next care package. Will explain at semester break."
Details
| Mana cost | {U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS) |
| Collector number | 50 |
| Artist | Steve Ellis |
| Released | 2026-04-24 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.21, foil $0.27 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- March 20, 2026 — The value of X is calculated only once, as Fractal Anomaly resolves.
