The Big Idea
The List (Unfinity Foil Edition) 26 • rare
- Set
- The List (Unfinity Foil Edition)
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Bram Sels
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
2 generic mana black mana or red mana black mana or red mana, tap: Roll a six-sided die. Create a number of 1/1 red Brainiac creature tokens equal to the result.
Tap three untapped Brainiacs you control: The next time you would roll a six-sided die, instead roll two six-sided dice and use the total of those results.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Big Idea originates from the Unfinity expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. As part of The List, this specific foil edition represents a unique crossover between the game's traditional mechanics and the whimsical, meta-narrative style associated with the 'Un-' sets. It was designed to celebrate the history of Magic by reissuing cards from previous sets with updated card frames or special treatments, serving as a nostalgic touchstone for long-time players.
The card's design features the artwork of Simon Dominic, who leaned into the retro-futuristic, circus-themed aesthetic that defined the Unfinity set. The illustration reflects the chaotic, imaginative spirit of the Un-sets, which were created to explore game design boundaries that standard sets typically avoid. Upon its release, the card was received as a sought-after rarity, appreciated by collectors for both its mechanical versatility in 'Un-game' formats and its striking, specialized foil aesthetic.
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About The Big Idea
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