The Price of Knowledge card from the 2013 Commander set, a strategic enchantment designed to disrupt opponent hand sizes. This catalog entry covers the card's mechanics, set context, and collector details.
Price of Knowledge
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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The Price of Knowledge card, numbered 89 in the 2013 Commander set, is a black enchantment that fundamentally alters the rules of hand management during gameplay. Designed by Dan Murayama Scott, this piece removes the standard maximum hand size limit for all players while simultaneously imposing a significant penalty on opponents who maintain large hands. At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage equal to the number of cards in their hand, creating a dynamic board state that rewards strategic resource management. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a distinct era of Commander design, focusing on asymmetric power and control mechanisms. The product is identified by its unique set code C13 and serves as a notable entry for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of singleton formats. Understanding the mechanics of this card helps collectors appreciate the strategic depth introduced in early Commander releases. Whether you are analyzing card interactions or building a thematic collection, this release offers a glimpse into the creative direction of the brand during this period. The card's black color identity and high mana cost make it a specialized tool within the broader ecosystem of trading card games.
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Card Details
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Featured
Price of Knowledge
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
{6}{B}
Enchantment
B
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Players have no maximum hand size. At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage to that player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.