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Body of Knowledge

4 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Body of Knowledge, Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander printing

Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander DSC · No. 112 2024-09-27

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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.

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EDHREC rank #2106 Rare Not on the Reserved List

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Standard ∅ Not legal

Pioneer ∅ Not legal

Modern ∅ Not legal

Legacy ✓ Legal

Vintage ✓ Legal

Pauper ∅ Not legal

Commander ✓ Legal

Oathbreaker ✓ Legal

Brawl ∅ Not legal

Historic ∅ Not legal

Timeless ∅ Not legal

Alchemy ∅ Not legal

Explorer ∅ Not legal

Gladiator ∅ Not legal

Penny ∅ Not legal

Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

3 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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.

2020-11-10 · Wizards of the Coast

As long as Body of Knowledge is in your hand, its ability will count itself.

2020-11-10 · Wizards of the Coast

The ability that defines Body of Knowledge's power and toughness applies in all zones, not just the battlefield.

2020-11-10 · Wizards of the Coast