Thirst for Knowledge
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret 68 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret
- Collector number
- 68
- 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 originally debuted in the Mirrodin expansion in 2003, serving as a powerful card draw engine for artifact-focused decks. This specific version was reprinted in the 2010 Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret, a set designed to showcase the thematic rivalry between the white-aligned planeswalker Elspeth Tirel and the blue-aligned artificer Tezzeret. By featuring this card within the Tezzeret deck, the designers reinforced the character's core mechanical identity, which centers on manipulating artifacts and engineering complex board states.
The artwork for this particular printing retains the original illustration by Daren Bader. Bader is known for his atmospheric and fantastical aesthetic, and his work here captures the essence of an artificer absorbing forbidden or complex information. Within the context of the Duel Decks series, which sought to bring structured, ready-to-play narratives to the table, this inclusion was well-received by players for its balance of utility and thematic resonance, helping to solidify the card's status as a staple for blue decks in the years that followed.
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