Name
Anticognition

Mana Cost

Type
Instant

Set
Zendikar Rising

Rarity
Common

Text

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


Flavor Text

"I think not."
—Flekon the Mindcensor


Number
#45

Legal Formats
Brawl | Commander | Duel | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Pioneer | Timeless | Vintage

Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper

Rulings

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


(25/09/2020)
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.


(25/09/2020)
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.


(25/09/2020)
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.


(25/09/2020)
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.


Artist
Igor Kieryluk

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