What is the mana cost of Overwhelming Intellect?

The mana cost for Overwhelming Intellect is {4}{U}{U}, requiring four generic mana and two blue mana to cast, for a total mana value of six.

What set is Overwhelming Intellect #28 from?

This card is from the 2012 Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari set, carrying the set code DDJ and the card number 28 within that release.

What does the card effect do?

Overwhelming Intellect is an Instant that lets you counter a target creature spell and draw a number of cards equal to that spell's mana value.

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The 2012 Magic: The Gathering card Overwhelming Intellect from the Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari set, identified by card number 28 and set code DDJ.

Overwhelming Intellect

2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari

2012 Magic: The Gathering Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.21

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.21, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.21. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.21 to $0.21 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 21, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 12, 2026

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.21, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.21. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.21 to $0.21 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 21, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 12, 2026

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Description

The 2012 release of Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari introduced a strategic clash between blue and green mana pools, with Overwhelming Intellect serving as a potent blue instant within that framework. Classified as card number 28 in the DDJ set, this uncommon card features a mana cost of four generic mana and two blue mana, requiring a total mana value of six to cast. The card's effect allows the player to counter a target creature spell and then draw cards equal to that spell's mana value, making it a significant tool for resource management and board control during gameplay. Collectors often seek this card for its unique mechanics and its place within the Duel Decks product line, which was designed to provide pre-constructed, themed decks for competitive and casual play. The artwork by Alex Horley-Orlandelli adds visual appeal to this instant card, which remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Whether you are completing a set of DDJ cards or looking to add a powerful counter-spell to your collection, this card represents a key moment in the game's evolution.

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