Body of Knowledge
Commander Legends 59 • rare
- Set
- Commander Legends
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Clint Cearley
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Body of Knowledge's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand.
You have no maximum hand size.
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Body of Knowledge was released in 2020 as part of the Commander Legends set, the first full-scale Magic: The Gathering expansion designed specifically for the Commander multiplayer format. The card draws on the game's long-standing tradition of 'blue' cards that reward players for hoarding cards in their hand, offering a creature whose power and toughness are tied directly to the number of cards the player holds.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Randy Vargas, who sought to visualize the abstract concept of an sentient, ever-expanding repository of information. The design was well-received by the Commander community for its high-impact synergy with draw-heavy strategies, solidifying its place as a staple for players who enjoy late-game, card-advantage-focused gameplay.
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About Body of Knowledge
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