Nimble Obstructionist
Hour of Devastation 40 • rare
- Set
- Hour of Devastation
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Shreya Shetty
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
Flash
Flying
Cycling 2 generic mana blue mana (2 generic mana blue mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, counter target activated or triggered ability you don't control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nimble Obstructionist was released in 2017 as part of the Hour of Devastation expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to function within the set's desert-themed environment, specifically utilizing the 'cycling' mechanic that allowed players to discard the card for a triggered effect. This card was intended to provide blue decks with a versatile, uncounterable answer to opponent's activated abilities during the heat of a match.
The creature was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent artist known for her atmospheric and detailed work within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Her design for the Bird Wizard captures a sleek, avian aesthetic that fits the high-fantasy flavor of the Amonkhet plane. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by competitive players for its utility, finding a consistent place in various tempo-oriented deck lists across multiple formats.
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