Laboratory Maniac
Innistrad Remastered 304 • uncommon
- Set
- Innistrad Remastered
- Collector number
- 304
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Stanko
- Market price
- $3.36
What it does
If you would draw a card while your library has no cards in it, you win the game instead.
"As long as I learn from it, it's still science!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Laboratory Maniac was originally released in the 2011 set Innistrad, designed to capture the gothic horror theme of the plane through the archetype of the obsessive researcher. Mechanically, the card introduced a unique win condition that rewarded players for exhausting their library, a concept that resonated deeply with players who enjoyed combo-oriented strategies. The design reflects the 'mad scientist' trope prevalent in classic horror literature, emphasizing the peril of pursuing knowledge beyond the boundaries of sanity.
For the Innistrad Remastered release, this card was updated with new frame treatments to align with the set's curated aesthetic. As a reprint, the card retains its iconic status within the Magic: The Gathering community, valued both for its distinct gameplay utility in Commander and its flavorful depiction of the self-destructive nature of unchecked intellect. Its ongoing popularity in deck-building circles is a testament to its singular ability to turn a state of defeat into an immediate victory.
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