Evanescent Intellect

Description

Evanescent Intellect is a foil common enchantment card from Magic: The Gathering's 2014 Born of the Gods expansion, designated as card number 38. As an Aura with a mana cost of one blue mana, it enters the battlefield to enchant a creature, attaching to a target creature upon resolution. The card’s ability provides a strategic resource advantage, allowing the controller to tap the enchanted creature and pay one additional blue mana to mill three cards from a target player's library. This mechanic offers a flexible way to disrupt an opponent's hand or search through one's own deck, depending on the target chosen. Evanescent Intellect fits into this framework with its blue mana identity, emphasizing control and card disadvantage for opponents. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for collectors who appreciate the shimmering treatment on common cards. The artwork, created by Dan Murayama Scott, complements the card’s flavor text, which reflects on the mind as a vessel that can be emptied. Collectors often seek out specific cards like Evanescent Intellect for their set completion goals or for their unique foil treatments. The card’s straightforward gameplay mechanics make it accessible to new players while still offering strategic depth for experienced commanders. Its presence in the Born of the Gods set highlights the variety of enchantments available to blue mages, providing options for both defensive and offensive strategies. As part of the growing Magic: The Gathering catalog, this card remains a staple for those interested in the game’s rich history and diverse card pool.