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Anticognition

Anticognition

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Zendikar Rising

#45 · EN · Common · 2020-09-25

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Anticognition

{1}{U}

Instant

Counter target creature or planeswalker spell unless its controller pays {2}. If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, instead counter that spell, then scry 2.

Artist: Igor Kieryluk

Color identity: U

Reference prices

Reference prices by finish and currency
FinishUSDEUR
Nonfoil$0.22€0.07
Foil$0.32€0.28

MTGO: 0.03 tix

Data snapshot 2026-10-22. Not live offers.

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Editions & versions

1 printings across 1 edition. Choose a printing to view its artwork and details.

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Format legality
Standardnot legal
Futurenot legal
Historiclegal
Timelesslegal
Gladiatorlegal
Pioneerlegal
Modernlegal
Legacylegal
Pauperlegal
Vintagelegal
Pennynot legal
Commanderlegal
Oathbreakerlegal
Standardbrawlnot legal
Brawllegal
Competitivebrawllegal
Alchemynot legal
Paupercommanderlegal
Duellegal
Oldschoolnot legal
Premodernnot legal
Predhnot legal
Tlrlegal
Rulings

2020-09-25 An ability that offers a bonus if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard won’t provide additional benefits if more than one opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard. There are also no additional benefits no matter how many cards are in an opponent’s graveyard, as long as there are at least eight.

2020-09-25 Anticognition can target a spell that can’t be countered. You’ll still scry 2 if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard.

2020-09-25 Anticognition will counter the spell and let you scry 2 if any opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, not just that spell’s controller.

2020-09-25 If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, Anticognition can still target only a creature or planeswalker spell.

2020-09-25 In a multiplayer game, once an opponent leaves the game, they won’t be considered for such an effect, no matter how many cards they had in their graveyard before leaving the game.

Current Oracle text is shown for every printing.