Glimmer of Genius

Glimmer of Genius

Mana Cost: {3}{U}

Type: Instant

Oracle Text:
Scry 2, then draw two cards. You get {E}{E} (two energy counters).

Power/Toughness: -/-

Rarity: uncommon

Prints: View all prints (1) →

Expansion: Fallout

Price ( USD): $0.11

USD: $0.11 · EUR: €0.13

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Character Background

Glimmer of Genius is a clean, efficient value spell that fits best in control and slower midrange decks, where spending four mana at instant speed to smooth draws is exactly what you want. Scry 2 before drawing two lets you filter away lands, dead interaction, or situational cards, making the spell feel much more like a carefully engineered breakthrough than a random burst of inspiration. The two energy counters are a meaningful bonus in Fallout, especially if your deck has any energy payoff cards or ways to stockpile resources for later turns; even without dedicated support, they still add incidental utility that can matter in longer games. As a deckbuilding tip, pair it with cheap removal and counterspells so you can safely pass mana up, then cast this on the opponent’s end step when you do not need to react. It rewards patience, planning, and resource advantage.

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