Biomancer's Familiar
Ravnica Allegiance 158 • rare
- Set
- Ravnica Allegiance
- Collector number
- 158
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $2.27
What it does
Activated abilities of creatures you control cost 2 generic mana less to activate. This effect can't reduce the mana in that cost to less than one mana.
tap: The next time target creature adapts this turn, it adapts as though it had no +1/+1 counters on it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Biomancer's Familiar was released in early 2019 as part of the Ravnica Allegiance set, a continuation of the thematic return to the fan-favorite plane of Ravnica. The card represents the Simic Combine, one of the ten guilds of Ravnica, which is defined by its blending of nature and technology through bioengineering. Mechanically and flavor-wise, the creature serves as a pedagogical assistant, highlighting the guild's focus on research, adaptation, and the tutelage of younger members in the complex arts of mutation.
The card was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, a long-time contributor to the game who is known for his clean, polished digital style. Velinov captured the creature in a laboratory setting, emphasizing the glowing, synthetic components integrated into its biology. The design was well-received by players, particularly those focusing on Commander, where its ability to reduce the costs of activated abilities provided a highly efficient tool for decks built around complex synergies and creature-based utility.
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