Zendikar Rising (znr)
#45 • common • English • Foil
#45 • common • English • Foil
Anticognition 
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Instant
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.
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Illustrated by Igor Kieryluk
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Legalities
Not Legal
Legal
historicLegal
pioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
pauperLegal
vintageLegal
CommanderLegal
brawlNot Legal
Rulings
If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, Anticognition can still target only a creature or planeswalker spell.
2020-09-25 • wotc
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 • wotc
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 • wotc
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 • wotc
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.
2020-09-25 • wotc