Anticognition
ZNRZendikar Rising/#45/2020Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.8%90d▼ 13.0%
90d high
$0.26
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Zendikar Rising
- Down 4.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 23% below its 90 day high of $0.26.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 40% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
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.
Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (5)
wotc25 Sept 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.
wotc25 Sept 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.
wotc25 Sept 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.
wotc25 Sept 2020
If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, Anticognition can still target only a creature or planeswalker spell.
wotc25 Sept 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.
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About this card
Anticognition
Anticognition is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (down 4.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Anticognition FAQ
How much is Anticognition worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Anticognition is $0.20. It is down 4.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.26.
What is the cheapest printing of Anticognition?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Zendikar Rising at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Anticognition first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ZNR #45, released 2020-09-25.
Is there a foil version of Anticognition?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.28 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 40% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Anticognition legal in Commander?
Yes, Anticognition is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Anticognition legal in Modern?
Yes, Anticognition is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Anticognition legal in Standard?
Anticognition is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Anticognition do?
Anticognition is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".