Magic: The Gathering

Thirst for Knowledge

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 85 • uncommon

Set: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Collector number: 85
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Anna Pavleeva
Market price: $0.22

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$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.07 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon instant card offers players a strategic advantage by allowing them to draw multiple cards and discard one, enabling greater control over their hand. As a versatile tool for filtering through a deck, it remains a reliable staple for those looking to manage their resources efficiently during a game.

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Card face

What it does

Draw three cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an artifact card.

"Knowledge is the universal currency of the Multiverse. It is power. It is freedom. It is possibility itself."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thirst for Knowledge was originally introduced in the Mirrodin set in 2003, designed as an efficient engine for artifact-heavy decks. Its reprint in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, featuring art by Anna Pavleeva, serves as a thematic bridge to the set's high-tech, neon-drenched aesthetic. The card allows a player to draw three cards and discard two, unless they discard an artifact, making it a staple utility spell for blue-aligned decks that rely on synergy with mechanical constructs.

Anna Pavleeva’s interpretation for this version leans into the cyberpunk flavor of the Kamigawa plane, depicting a character engaging with digital archives amidst a bustling urban environment. The illustration highlights the juxtaposition of traditional knowledge gathering with the futuristic, neon-infused setting of the set. Upon its release in 2022, the card was well-received by players for its versatile utility in both casual and competitive formats, maintaining its legacy as a cornerstone of artifact-based gameplay.

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