Body of Knowledge (CMR #59)
Body of Knowledge is a rare printing from Commander Legends (CMR #59), a Creature — Avatar. Illustrated by Clint Cearley.
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Avatar |
| Power / Toughness | * / * |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Commander Legends (CMR) |
| Collector number | 59 |
| Artist | Clint Cearley |
| Released | 2020-11-20 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.34, foil $0.53 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- November 10, 2020 — The ability that defines Body of Knowledge's power and toughness applies in all zones, not just the battlefield.
- November 10, 2020 — As long as Body of Knowledge is in your hand, its ability will count itself.
- November 10, 2020 — Creatures may be dealt damage greater than their toughness. For example, if Body of Knowledge is a 3/3 creature and a source deals 5 damage to it, you'll draw five cards. Note that if Body of Knowledge is dealt lethal damage, it dies before the cards are drawn, meaning they won't raise Body of Knowledge's toughness in time to save it.