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[[Will, Scholar of Frost]] and '''Rowan, Scholar of Sparks''' are a pair of blue and red humans who represent opposite sides of a single dual-sided Planeswalker; each {{Ability|Transform|Transforms}} into the other. They were introduced in May 2021 along with the [[Strixhaven]] card set.
They have higher than average health and average deck limits with a focus on spells. They have separate mana bonuses, which are not mirrors of each other as with [[Rowan Kenrith|Rowan Kenrith / Will Kenrith]], nor do they follow the [[color]] logic of their respective colors, e.g. Red usually prefers Green, but Rowan has the +1 to Will's +2 Green, and Blue usually prefers Black, but Will Rowan has +12. They both have a +4 to their own color, and a +3 to White, making, for example, {{Card URL|Battlefield Forge}} almost as useful as {{Card URL|Shivan Reef}}.
The Scholars each have their own set of abilities between which the player may flip with the icon on the top leftby using a Loyalty ability. Will alters the opponent's creature's power and toughness, draws, and creates Treasure {{Ability|Token|Tokens}} and 4/4 Art Elementals, while Rowan has buff, direct damage, and Spell {{Ability|Copy|Copying}} abilities. Both can draw cards and gain mana. Both of their ability sets have strong synergy with {{Ability[[Gems#Activated gems|Enhanced}} gems]], with many powers scaling according to the number of {{Ability|Enhanced}} gems on the board. Will's third, Breaking the Ice, is a potential one-shot game ender once enough {{Ability|Enhance|Enhanced}} cards are played.
Although they are categorized as having a Weaken ability, Chill Down cannot kill creatures, only reduce their power and toughness.
