Anticognition (Zendikar Rising) - Gatherer

Anticognition

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Oracle Printed

Card Name:

Anticognition

Mana Cost:

Mana Value:

Types:

Instant

Card 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

Expansion:

Zendikar Rising

Rarity:

Common

Card Number:

Artist:

Igor Kieryluk

Language:

English

Rulings

9/25/2020	If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, Anticognition can still target only a creature or planeswalker spell.
9/25/2020	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.
9/25/2020	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.
9/25/2020	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.
9/25/2020	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.