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Anticognition

Anticognition

{1}{U}
Instant

Counter target creature or planeswalker spell unless its controller pays {2}. If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, instead counter that spell, then scry 2.

"I think not." —Flekon the Mindcensor

Illustrated by Igor Kieryluk

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Legalhistoric
Legaltimeless
Legalpioneer
Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Not Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#45
RarityCommon
ReleasedSep 25, 2020
EDHREC rank#12,906

Prices

USD$0.22
USD foil$0.32
EUR€0.07
EUR foil€0.28
MTGO0.03 tix
Rulings (5)
  • Anticognition will counter the spell and let you scry 2 if any opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, not just that spell’s controller.

    Sep 25, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast
  • In a multiplayer game, once an opponent leaves the game, they won’t be considered for such an effect, no matter how many cards they had in their graveyard before leaving the game.

    Sep 25, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast
  • An ability that offers a bonus if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard won’t provide additional benefits if more than one opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard. There are also no additional benefits no matter how many cards are in an opponent’s graveyard, as long as there are at least eight.

    Sep 25, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Anticognition can target a spell that can’t be countered. You’ll still scry 2 if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard.

    Sep 25, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, Anticognition can still target only a creature or planeswalker spell.

    Sep 25, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast

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