Odyssey

Cephalid Shrine

Cephalid Shrine {1}{U}{U}

Enchantment
Whenever a player casts a spell, counter that spell unless that player pays {X}, where X is the number of cards in all graveyards with the same name as the spell.
Chamber of Manipulation

Chamber of Manipulation {2}{U}{U}

Enchantment - Aura
Enchant land
Enchanted land has "{T}, Discard a card: Gain control of target creature until end of turn."
Politics is just a subtle form of mind control—and cephalids are master politicians.
Cognivore

Cognivore {6}{U}{U}

Creature - Lhurgoyf
Flying
Cognivore's power and toughness are each equal to the number of instant cards in all graveyards.
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Concentrate

Concentrate {2}{U}{U}

Sorcery
Draw three cards.
"The treasure in my mind is greater than any worldly glory."
Related card: Harmonize
Cultural Exchange

Cultural Exchange {4}{U}{U}

Sorcery
Choose any number of creatures target player controls. Choose the same number of creatures another target player controls. Those players exchange control of those creatures.
Deluge

Deluge {2}{U}

Instant
Tap all creatures without flying.
"From the sea came all life, and to the sea it will return. The sooner the better."
—Emperor Aboshan
Dematerialize

Dematerialize {3}{U}

Sorcery
Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
Flashback {5}{U}{U}
Divert

Divert {U}

Instant
Change the target of target spell with a single target unless that spell's controller pays {2}.
"What's the fun of being a wizard if you can't mess with people's heads?"
Dreamwinder

Dreamwinder {3}{U}

Creature - Serpent
Dreamwinder can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.
{U}, Sacrifice an Island: Target land becomes an Island until end of turn.
4/3
Escape Artist

Escape Artist {1}{U}

Creature - Human Wizard
Escape Artist can't be blocked.
{U}, Discard a card: Return Escape Artist to its owner's hand.
"Not even my shadow knows where I am."
1/1
Extract

Extract {U}

Sorcery
Search target player's library for a card and exile it. Then that player shuffles.
To say Nixar had a splitting headache would be a bit of an understatement.
Fervent Denial

Fervent Denial {3}{U}{U}

Instant
Counter target spell.
Flashback {5}{U}{U}
"Your tenacity is admirable. And futile."
—Emperor Aboshan
Immobilizing Ink

Immobilizing Ink {1}{U}

Enchantment - Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
Enchanted creature has "{1}, Discard a card: Untap this creature."
Laquatus's Creativity

Laquatus's Creativity {4}{U}

Sorcery
Target player draws cards equal to the number of cards in their hand, then discards that many cards.
One never knows when inspiration will bubble up.
Patron Wizard

Patron Wizard {U}{U}{U}

Creature - Human Wizard
Tap an untapped Wizard you control: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
"The best way to teach is by example."
2/2
Pedantic Learning

Pedantic Learning {U}{U}

Enchantment
Whenever a land card is put into your graveyard from your library, you may pay {1}. If you do, draw a card.
Even the trivial can inspire.
Peek

Peek {U}

Instant
Look at target player's hand.
Draw a card.
Sometimes you have to read between the minds.
Related card: Tome of Gadwick
Persuasion

Persuasion {3}{U}{U}

Enchantment - Aura
Enchant creature
You control enchanted creature.
"Protocol demands that you bow down before me. I always stand on protocol."
Phantom Whelp

Phantom Whelp {1}{U}

Creature - Illusion Dog
When Phantom Whelp attacks or blocks, return it to its owner's hand at end of combat.
It lurks in the mist, waiting for stragglers to fall behind. When the fog clears, nothing remains but footprints.
2/2
Predict

Predict {1}{U}

Instant
Choose a card name, then target player mills a card. If a card with the chosen name was milled this way, you draw two cards. Otherwise, you draw a card.
Psionic Gift

Psionic Gift {1}{U}

Enchantment - Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target."
For sale: Complete wizard's library. Rare scrolls, grimoires, and works of ancient spellcrafting! Slightly abridged.
Pulsating Illusion

Pulsating Illusion {4}{U}

Creature - Illusion
Flying
Discard a card: Pulsating Illusion gets +4/+4 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.
0/1
Puppeteer

Puppeteer {2}{U}

Creature - Human Wizard
{U}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature.
"Getting people to do what you want is merely a matter of telling them what they want to hear."
1/2
Repel

Repel {3}{U}

Instant
Put target creature on top of its owner's library.
"I have a hunch we'll be seeing that one again soon."
—Ambassador Laquatus
Rites of Refusal

Rites of Refusal {1}{U}

Instant
Discard any number of cards. Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3} for each card discarded this way.