The Marvelous Scientist
UNKUnknown Event/#RZ04j/2024Rare
Colour IDMV 3
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
As this creature enters the battlefield, choose cosplay or science.
• Cosplay — Whenever you cast a creature or planeswalker spell, this creature's base power and toughness each become equal to that spell's mana value until end of turn.
• Science — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature deals 2 damage to each opponent.
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Keywords
ScienceCosplay
Card capabilities
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Format legality
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About this card
The Marvelous Scientist
The Marvelous Scientist is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {1}{U}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
The Marvelous Scientist FAQ
What set was The Marvelous Scientist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #RZ04j, released 2024-06-29.
Is The Marvelous Scientist legal in Commander?
The Marvelous Scientist is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Marvelous Scientist legal in Modern?
The Marvelous Scientist is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Marvelous Scientist legal in Standard?
The Marvelous Scientist is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Marvelous Scientist do?
The Marvelous Scientist is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {1}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "As this creature enters the battlefield, choose cosplay or science. • Cosplay — Whenever you cast a creature or planeswalker spell, this creature's base power and toughness each become equal to that spell's mana value until end of turn. • Science — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature deals 2 damage to each opponent.".





