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 was designed to mechanically represent the scholarly and frantic nature of the Izzet League, a guild defined by its affinity for innovation and explosive magical experimentation. By allowing players to track the casting of instant and sorcery spells to unlock powerful effects, the card serves as a thematic nod to the process of research and development within the setting of Ravnica.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, whose illustrations are frequently featured across the game. Kieryluk sought to capture the chaotic aesthetic of the Izzet, utilizing vibrant blues and reds to emphasize the guild's signature colors and penchant for electrical energy. Upon its release, the card was received by the player community as a flavorful build-around piece for spellslinger-themed decks, appreciated for its ability to reward sustained interaction throughout a game.
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