Kindly Cognician
Unstable 37 • uncommon
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 37
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Behm
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Spells you cast that refer to artifacts or Contraptions in their rules text cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
"What's wrong, dear? Nothing a 44-to-22 bronze spur gear and reducer pairing couldn't fix, I bet."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Kindly Cognician was released in 2017 as part of the Un-set expansion Unstable, the third in a series of silver-bordered Magic: The Gathering sets designed for lighthearted, non-tournament play. These cards were created to explore unconventional mechanics and humor, pushing the boundaries of the game's standard ruleset. The set was designed by a team led by Mark Rosewater, who sought to blend innovative, rule-breaking gameplay with the distinct, satirical aesthetic that characterizes the Un-series.
The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized a whimsical and clean style to complement the set's playful tone. The Kindly Cognician is designed to encourage interaction between players through its specific 'augment' mechanic, which physically alters the card's text and function. Upon its release, the card and the set as a whole were well-received by the Magic community for their creativity and the unique, social-first experience they offered to players looking for a break from competitive formats.
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