Glimmer of Genius
Fallout 176 • uncommon
- Set
- Fallout
- Collector number
- 176
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Josu Hernaiz
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Scry 2, then draw two cards. You get E symbol E symbol (two energy counters).
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Glimmer of Genius is a card featured in the Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander set, released in 2024. This iteration of the card utilizes the flavor and aesthetics of the Fallout video game franchise, specifically referencing the Intelligence-based perks associated with the series' core gameplay mechanics. The card acts as a thematic representation of a character's capacity for rapid problem-solving and technical discovery within the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
The art and design for this specific release were curated to align with the visual identity of the Fallout universe, drawing inspiration from retro-futuristic pulp science fiction. By reprinting this card with specialized artwork, Wizards of the Coast sought to bridge the mechanical versatility of the original card—which allows for card selection and draw—with the recognizable intellectual pursuit of survival in the Fallout setting. It was received as a functional and flavorful inclusion for players looking to integrate the franchise's lore into their Commander decks.
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