Confounding Riddle
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 50 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- A. M. Sartor
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Choose one —
• Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
• Counter target spell unless its controller pays 4 generic mana.
Explorers learned not to tamper with sites of ancient power without learning their purpose.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Confounding Riddle was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. It was designed as an uncommon instant-speed spell, crafted to serve as a versatile utility card that allows players to exert influence over the game state by either countering a spell or digging deeper into their library through the 'scry' mechanic. The card fits within the thematic framework of Ixalan, a plane characterized by exploration, ancient civilizations, and hidden subterranean mysteries.
The artwork was commissioned from A. M. Sartor, who leaned into the subterranean, cave-dwelling aesthetic central to the set's narrative. The illustration emphasizes the disorienting and magical nature of the cavern environments, using light and shadow to depict the confusion suggested by the card's name. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid, functional tool for blue-aligned decks, praised for its efficiency in navigating the pacing of competitive play.
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