Thirst for Knowledge
Commander Legends 103 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Legends
- Collector number
- 103
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Anthony Francisco
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Draw three cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an artifact card.
"To truly know something, you must become it. The trick is to not lose yourself in the process."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thirst for Knowledge was originally introduced in the Mirrodin set in 2003, designed as a powerful card-draw engine specifically balanced for artifact-heavy decks. Its inclusion in the 2020 Commander Legends set serves as a thematic reprint, maintaining its role as a staple in blue-aligned artifact strategies. The card illustrates the lore of the plane of Mirrodin, where the pursuit of mechanical perfection and the study of strange, metal-infused artifacts were central to the identity of the Vedalken scholars.
The artwork for this specific version was illustrated by Kev Walker, a long-time contributor to the game known for his distinct, gritty aesthetic. Walker’s depiction focuses on the intense, singular focus of a researcher immersed in the study of a complex artifact, capturing the essence of the card's function: trading away resources to gain deeper understanding. Upon its original release and subsequent reprints, the card has been consistently well-regarded by players for its efficiency in maintaining hand size during the mid-game.
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