Firemind's Research
Guilds of Ravnica 171 • rare
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Grzegorz Rutkowski
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, put a charge counter on this enchantment.
1 generic mana blue mana, Remove two charge counters from this enchantment: Draw a card.
1 generic mana red mana, Remove five charge counters from this enchantment: It deals 5 damage to any target.
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
Firemind's Research was released in 2018 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Guilds of Ravnica. The card represents the Izzet League, a guild defined by its chaotic pursuit of arcane knowledge and scientific discovery. Mechanically, it serves as an engine for spellslinger decks, rewarding players for casting instant and sorcery spells by allowing them to accumulate charges that can eventually be spent for card draw or direct damage, effectively simulating the trial-and-error process of academic research.
The artwork was commissioned from Grzegorz Rutkowski, a prominent digital illustrator known for his atmospheric fantasy landscapes and character designs. Rutkowski’s illustration focuses on the central figure of an Izzet researcher working within a massive laboratory, utilizing high-contrast lighting and intricate mechanical details to capture the frantic, high-energy aesthetic of the Ravnican guild. The design was received by players as a flavorful, if niche, build-around card that captures the thematic essence of the Izzet identity.
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