Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
Ravnica: City of Guilds 196 • rare
- Set
- Ravnica: City of Guilds
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Cyril Van Der Haegen
- Market price
- $0.62
What it does
Whenever you cast a blue spell, exile the top card of target player's library.
Whenever you cast a black spell, exile the top card of target player's library.
Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as a card exiled with Circu.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist was released in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Ravnica: City of Guilds, marking the introduction of the Dimir guild. As a central figure of Ravnica's shadowy information brokers and assassins, the card was designed to represent the guild's focus on library manipulation and control. It holds a distinct place in the set's lore as a legendary creature that forces players to exile cards from their opponent's library, a mechanic that defined the Dimir identity for years to come.
The card's illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, who utilized his signature gritty, atmospheric style to capture the eerie, psychic nature of the Dimir. His design emphasizes the character's unsettling, multi-limbed appearance, effectively visualizing the concept of a mind-reaping mage. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its flavorful utility in casual and specialized formats, cementing itself as a recognizable icon of the original Ravnica block.
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