Mind's Eye
Foundations Commander 272 • rare
- Set
- Foundations Commander
- Collector number
- 272
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
What it does
Whenever an opponent draws a card, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, draw a card.
"Ideas drift like petals on the wind. I have only to lift my face to the breeze."
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
Mind's Eye was originally introduced in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, designed to capitalize on the set's artifact-heavy theme. It was crafted by Wizards of the Coast as a powerful tool for card advantage in prolonged games, allowing players to draw extra cards by investing mana whenever an opponent drew a card. This function made it a staple in various formats, particularly Commander, where the drawn-out nature of gameplay rewards incremental value.
The card was reimagined for the Foundations Commander set, maintaining its core mechanical identity while receiving updated art. This iteration serves to keep the classic engine accessible to new generations of players. Like the original, the design emphasizes a passive, reactive playstyle that requires careful mana management, ensuring that it remains a strategic consideration for deck builders who prioritize long-term resource sustainability.
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