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"Hail to thee, oh Scholomance, the magic school of yore. Your legacy of glory shines, may thee stand forever more. Take your place where magic bends to your will, but you'll have to study hard. So many clubs (and cults! Excuse me, I misspoke...), take your pick out in the yard! Test your brains and brawn, there's spells for us all, double-major honor rolls! Just make sure to stay upstairs in the halls, else Kel'Thuzad will steal your soul. (They're kidding, of course.) Dear magic school, we vow to stay right and true, oh Scholomance, we love you! (Hey! Hey! Go, S.A.!)"

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With the arrival of the Year of the Hydra, Scholomance Academy is now a Wild format card set, which means cards from the Scholomance Academy will no longer be playable in Standard format matches. For more information, see Game format.

Scholomance Academy is Hearthstone's fifteenth expansion, featuring 135 new collectible cards. The expansion was released on August 6, 2020.

Set in the magical school of Scholomance, run by headmaster Kel'Thuzad at a time before he became an evil lich, the expansion sees aspiring young champions of every class studying in this prestigious academy. However, beneath the halls of Scholomance in a secret chamber lies an evil cult.

Scholomance Academy introduced the new Spellburst keyword, an effect that triggers the first time you cast a spell with the minion on board. It also added dual-class cards, double majors that can be used by either class and combine themes and mechanics from each other.

How to get[]

Scholomance Academy craftable cards can be obtained by one of the following methods:

  • Opening card packs with the usual prices and purchasing options
    Scholomance Academy Pack
    Golden Scholomance Academy Pack
    Year of the Phoenix Pack
    Wild Pack
    Golden Wild
    Golden Year of the Phoenix Pack
  • Crafting for the usual amounts of Arcane Dust depending on the cards' rarity
Uncraftable cards

These specific cards can be obtained through other means. For more information, see their respective articles.

Pre-order
  • Prior to the expansion's release, players were able to purchase one or both of the following bundles:
    • Scholomance Academy Bundle costs $49.99 USD; it came with 55 Scholomance Academy card packs, a random Legendary card from Scholomance Academy, and the unique Kel'Thuzad card back.
    • Scholomance Academy Mega Bundle costs $79.99 USD; it came with 80 Scholomance Academy card packs, 5 Golden Scholomance Academy card packs that guarantee Golden cards, a random Golden Legendary card from Scholomance Academy, the unique Kel'Thuzad card back, and the alternate mage hero Kel'Thuzad.

Cards[]

This expansion features 135 collectible cards. To make up for their status as a new class, Demon Hunters received a larger number of Common and Rare cards than other classes. As compensation, there are fewer Neutral cards than in previous sets.[1] Scholomance Academy cards can be recognized with a special watermark (an open book) behind the card text, not found on other cards.

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Neutral

SCH 145
SCH 311
SCH 231
SCH 248
SCH 312
SCH 283
SCH 708
SCH 160
SCH 232
SCH 143
SCH 707
SCH 313
SCH 605
SCH 710
SCH 245
SCH 230
SCH 709
SCH 530
SCH 711
SCH 713
SCH 146
SCH 142
SCH 199
SCH 714
SCH 157
SCH 259
SCH 428
SCH 224
SCH 162
SCH 717

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SCH 162t
SCH 710t
SCH 708t
SCH 199t
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SCH 199t26t
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SCH 199t31
SCH 199t32
SCH 199t33
SCH 707t
SCH 709t

Choice cards

SCH 259t

Demon Hunter

SCH 422
SCH 252
SCH 705
SCH 704
SCH 357
SCH 276
SCH 355
SCH 356
SCH 253
SCH 354
SCH 603

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SCH 307t
SCH 705t
SCH 357t
SCH 253t

Druid

SCH 333
SCH 242
SCH 606
SCH 616
SCH 609
SCH 614

Hunter

SCH 300
SCH 133
SCH 604
SCH 340
SCH 239
SCH 539

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SCH 340t

Mage

SCH 310
SCH 241
SCH 353
SCH 243
SCH 348
SCH 400

Paladin

SCH 247
SCH 712
SCH 532
SCH 138
SCH 149
SCH 135

Priest

SCH 233
SCH 137
SCH 136
SCH 512
SCH 120
SCH 159

Rogue

SCH 706
SCH 519
SCH 622
SCH 234
SCH 305
SCH 426

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SCH 426t

Shaman

SCH 301
SCH 535
SCH 236
SCH 271
SCH 615
SCH 507

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SCH 271t

Warlock

SCH 158
SCH 307
SCH 147
SCH 517
SCH 343
SCH 181

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SCH 307t
SCH 147t

Warrior

SCH 237
SCH 525
SCH 238
SCH 337
SCH 317
SCH 621

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SCH 337t

Dual-class[]

Demon Hunter/Hunter[]

Demon Hunter/Hunter
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SCH 600
SCH 279
SCH 538
SCH 618
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Hunter/Druid[]

Hunter/Druid
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SCH 617
SCH 607
SCH 244
SCH 610
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SCH 617t
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SCH 607b
SCH 607a

Druid/Shaman[]

Druid/Shaman
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SCH 427
SCH 182
SCH 613
SCH 612
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SCH 612t
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SCH 612b
SCH 612a

Shaman/Mage[]

Shaman/Mage
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SCH 235
SCH 270
SCH 537
SCH 273

Mage/Rogue[]

Mage/Rogue
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SCH 509
SCH 350
SCH 352
SCH 351

Rogue/Warrior[]

Rogue/Warrior
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SCH 521
SCH 522
SCH 623
SCH 425

Warrior/Paladin[]

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SCH 524
SCH 523
SCH 526
SCH 533
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SCH 523t

Paladin/Priest[]

Paladin/Priest
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SCH 250
SCH 302
SCH 141
SCH 139

Priest/Warlock[]

Priest/Warlock
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SCH 514
SCH 513
SCH 126
SCH 140
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SCH 126t

Warlock/Demon Hunter[]

Warlock/Demon Hunter
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SCH 702
SCH 700
SCH 701
SCH 703
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SCH 307t
SCH 703t

Dual-class cards[]

Dual Class Chart Scholomance

Scholomance Academy is the first expansion to feature dual-class cards, which are similar to the Tri-class cards introduced in Mean Streets of Gadgetzan but much more numerous.

For game purposes, dual-class cards count as belonging to either of the corresponding classes. This allows heroes of any of those classes to include them in their decks. Class-related cards treat them as belonging to either of those classes, such as allowing Scholomance AcademyWand Thief to be Discovered by Rise of ShadowsMessenger Raven or Scholomance AcademyDevolving Missiles to be cast by Ashes of OutlandSolarian Prime. However, they will not be considered cards from a different class as long as one half matches your class, preventing unfair synergies with cards like Saviors of UldumBazaar Burglary or stopping cards like Descent of DragonsLightforged Crusader from working.[2] Dual-class cards are found in both respective class sections in the collection manager.

There are ten total dual-class pairings in this set, with each class having two classes paired to them. Classes are related by thematic ties, and share effects and even keyword abilities usually exclusive to one class. Each pairing can be seen on the chart to the right. Unlike the sparingly-used tri-class cards, each pairing has four cards for a total of forty cards, including ten dual-class Legendary minions.

Dual-class cards are identified by a unique cross-section split on the card, denoting the two classes. Golden dual-class cards are identified by a split the colored ribbon.

The following lists the dual-class pairing themes which relate the two classes of a dual-class pairing together:[3]

  • Icon Druid 16Icon Hunter 16 — Druid & Hunter — Beasts
  • Icon Hunter 16Icon Demon Hunter 16 — Hunter & Demon Hunter — Hunt
  • Icon Demon Hunter 16Icon Warlock 16 — Demon Hunter & Warlock — Fel
  • Icon Warlock 16Icon Priest 16 — Warlock & Priest — Bones
  • Icon Priest 16Icon Paladin 16 — Priest & Paladin — Light
  • Icon Paladin 16Icon Warrior 16 — Paladin & Warrior — Honor
  • Icon Warrior 16Icon Rogue 16 — Warrior & Rogue — Blades
  • Icon Rogue 16Icon Mage 16 — Rogue & Mage — Tricks
  • Icon Mage 16Icon Shaman 16 — Mage & Shaman — Elements
  • Icon Shaman 16Icon Druid 16 — Shaman & Druid — Nature

Themes[]

Lightning Bloom full

Dual-Class[]

Are you ready to wield the power of dual classes? Take advantage of these magical mashups, including some class-crossing new Legendaries, and unlock board-bending new possibilities for every class.[4]

Spellburst[]

Wretched Tutor full

Minions with the new Spellburst keyword will trigger a one-time additional effect when a spell is played. These effects can turn your board of middling minions into a pyrotechnic display of card-generating and opponent-devastating mayhem.[4]

Studies[]

Master the magical arts with these fantastical new spells. When played, Studies will Discover a card of a specific type, like Spells or Demons, then reduce cost of the next card of that type..[4]

Trailers[]

Lore[]

In World of Warcraft[]

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The entrance to Scholomance in World of Warcraft

Wowpedia iconThis section uses content from Wowpedia.
Following the Second War, the fortress at Caer Darrow was restored. The manor was the Barov's primary residence amidst their far-reaching empire which comprised Caer Darrow, Brill, Southshore, and Tarren Mill, but as the years closed to the Third War, the aristocrats became depressed, greedy, and rageful. After decades of rule, in order to preserve their fortune and hold of the land well past their lifespan, the Barovs made a deal with NaxxramasKel'Thuzad, leader of the Cult of the Damned. The once opulent keep of Caer Darrow secretly became the horrific Scholomance, a school of necromancy.
Six months passed and the keep became decrepit and inhabited by dark undead beings. Acolytes of the Cult learned their craft, while the family servants were used as experiments for the Plague of Undeath. Finally, while the Scourge did not even yet fully exist in Lordaeron, the plague was unleashed from Scholomance and ravaged Caer Darrow before a visit from Uther the Lightbringer was scheduled. The first abominations were also created in the catacombs of Scholomance from unearthed corpses that were hacked apart and pieced together.
After the Third War, the Barovs remained as undead monsters. One of Kel'Thuzad's mightiest agents, the Ravenian, also lived within the recesses of the school — ever ready to devour those students who showed any sign of weakness. The lich Scholomance AcademyRas Frostwhisper ruled over the site guarding it for the Scourge, until he was destroyed. The mortal necromancer, Darkmaster Gandling, serves as headmaster of the school, succeeding Araj the Summoner who was headmaster after Kel'Thuzad. Constructs, spirits, and demons are allowed to roam the halls untended, which is unexpected for such practiced necromancers.

In Hearthstone[]

Greetings, aspiring adept! We’re thrilled to welcome you to Scholomance Academy! Within the lofty halls of this fabled magic college, the (mostly) good Headmaster Kel’Thuzad and the rest of our faculty are here to guide the next generation of greats, from Warlocks to Warriors and everything between. We encourage the pursuit of double majors and offer a plethora of cross-over studies. Whatever flavor of major you favor, Scholomance has the training grounds to suit your needs!
Just... don’t go exploring those dusty crypts beneath the schoolgrounds. There’s no reason at all to be concerned about what Kel’Thuzad and the Cult of the Damned are stirring up down there...

History[]

Teasers and leaks[]

On July 13th, 2020, the official Hearthstone Twitter account posted a teaser animation of a deck of cards with a new cardback with the topmost card flying up and releasing energy, along with the text "Tomorrow, unleash the magic within! #MasterTheUnexpected"[5] On the same day, Italian website multiplayer.it mistakenly posted the Italian version of the of the Scholomance Academy logo, which was quickly taken down.[6]

On the day of the announcement, a Chinese press document was leaked, detailing information about the expansion including the Kel'Thuzad hero portrait and card back, Scholomance AcademyTransfer Student login reward, and new additions to Battlegrounds added in Patch 17.6.0.53261.

The expansion was officially announced on July 14th with the Scholomance Academy Announcement Trailer, with Dave Kosak, Liv Breeden, and Alec Dawson showcasing the expansion presented as them going through Kel'Thuzad's old laptop.

Trivia[]

  • When Scholomance Academy was released, it was the first expansion/adventure to have no Legendary minions with a minion type. With the introduction of Undead in the March of the Lich King expansion, Scholomance AcademyRattlegore has now been made an Undead.

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