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Body of Knowledge is a rare Creature — Avatar from PRM (PRM) costing {3}{U}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Body of Knowledge MTG card

Body of Knowledge

Creature — Avatar

Card Text

Body of Knowledge's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. You have no maximum hand size. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards.

Card Stats

*/* rare CMC: 5.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Clint Cearley

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Body of Knowledge? Basics

Body of Knowledge is a Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Body of Knowledge's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. You have no maximum hand size. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards."

How much mana does Body of Knowledge cost to cast? Basics

Body of Knowledge has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Body of Knowledge's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Body of Knowledge has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Body of Knowledge's current oracle text is: "Body of Knowledge's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. You have no maximum hand size. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards."

What is the current price of Body of Knowledge? Pricing

Price data for Body of Knowledge is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Body of Knowledge? Pricing

You can purchase Body of Knowledge from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Body of Knowledge in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Body of Knowledge in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Body of Knowledge is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Body of Knowledge in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Legacy? Legality

Body of Knowledge is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Vintage? Legality

Body of Knowledge is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Body of Knowledge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Body of Knowledge in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Body of Knowledge from? Details

This printing of Body of Knowledge is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 85990.

Body of Knowledge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Body of Knowledge's rarity? Details

Body of Knowledge is a rare card in PRM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Body of Knowledge? Details

Body of Knowledge was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Body of Knowledge's power and toughness? Details

Body of Knowledge is a */* creature.

Power (*) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (*) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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