Magic: The Gathering

Cognivore

Odyssey 77 • rare

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 77
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Adam Rex
Market price: $0.47

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What it's worth

$0.47market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.40 – $0.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Odyssey set, Cognivore stands out as a unique addition for those building specialized collections. Its scarcity makes it a sought-after piece for players and collectors who appreciate the distinct design philosophy found within this particular series.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Cognivore's power and toughness are each equal to the number of instant cards in all graveyards.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cognivore was released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set signaled a shift toward a more aggressive, creature-centric gameplay style, moving away from the complex enchantment-heavy mechanics of the previous block. Cognivore embodies the set’s focus on the graveyard as a resource, specifically rewarding players for the number of instants they had already cast or lost in their matches.

The artwork for this card was provided by Dave Dorman, a renowned illustrator famous for his work on Star Wars and various fantasy properties. Dorman utilized his signature dark, painterly style to depict the creature as a grotesque, ethereal being consuming mental energy. It remains a notable example of early 2000s Magic aesthetics, blending traditional oil painting techniques with the visceral, high-fantasy tone that defined the Odyssey era.

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About

About Cognivore

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