Nimble Obstructionist
Commander 2020 121 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2020
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Shreya Shetty
- Market price
- $0.39
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 originally designed for the Hour of Devastation expansion in 2017 and was later reprinted in the Commander 2020 product suite. As a blue creature featuring the 'cycling' mechanic, it was conceived as a versatile utility card that rewards reactive play, allowing players to counter activated or triggered abilities while simultaneously offering card draw through its cycle cost.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Voss opted for a dynamic, ethereal depiction of the bird-like aven creature in flight, aiming to capture the essence of speed and magical interference. The design was well-received by the competitive community for its flexibility, establishing it as a staple tool for blue-aligned decks in the Commander format.
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