Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Jurassic World Collection 38 • rare
- Set
- Jurassic World Collection
- Collector number
- 38
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Caio Monteiro
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever a player draws their second card each turn, that player exiles the top card of their library.
During each player's turn, that player may cast a spell from among the cards they don't own exiled with Ian Malcolm, and mana of any type can be spent to cast it.
"You've heard of chaos theory?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ian Malcolm, Chaotician card is part of the Jurassic World Collection, a series released by Wizards of the Coast as part of their Universes Beyond initiative for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released to bridge the gap between popular film franchises and tabletop gaming, these cards were designed to capture the essence of iconic cinematic characters through mechanical abilities that reflect their personalities. In this instance, the card is meant to mirror Ian Malcolm's focus on chaos theory, utilizing mechanics that introduce unpredictability to the game state.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Caio Monteiro, who sought to capture the actor Jeff Goldblum’s recognizable likeness and characteristic expression. The design process focused on balancing the character's intellectual persona with the high-stakes environment of the Jurassic Park films. Upon its release, the card was received with significant interest by both film enthusiasts and competitive players, who appreciated how Monteiro’s visual interpretation and the card's specific rules text successfully translated the character's narrative role into a functional gameplay piece.
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