Quiet Contemplation
Khans of Tarkir 50 • uncommon
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Magali Villeneuve
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, tap target creature an opponent controls and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
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
Quiet Contemplation was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed to support a specific mechanical archetype within the set, focusing on the Prowess ability associated with the Jeskai Way, a faction inspired by East Asian martial arts philosophy and monastic tradition. The card serves as a blue enchantment that rewards players for casting non-creature spells by allowing them to tap their opponents' creatures, reflecting the Jeskai emphasis on clever redirection and tactical control.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Johannes Voss, who is well known in the community for his atmospheric and emotionally resonant style. Voss depicted a serene, cloistered environment that emphasizes the card's theme of meditative focus. Upon release, the card was received as a niche utility piece for Limited formats and constructed decks that relied heavily on spell-casting chains, serving as a distinct stylistic representative of the set's broader exploration of the Tarkir plane.
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