The Think Tank card from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Odyssey set, offering a strategic surveillance mechanic for blue decks.
Think Tank
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Think Tank is a blue Uncommon Enchantment from the Odyssey expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2001. Carrying the set code ODY and assigned card number 104, this card is part of the foundational Odyssey block that defined early 2000s Magic: The Gathering design. The card requires three mana, specifically two generic and one blue mana, to cast. The card's primary ability activates at the beginning of the controller's upkeep. It allows the player to surveil one card, a mechanic that lets them look at the top card of their library and optionally place it into their graveyard. This early introduction to library manipulation provides strategic depth, allowing players to control what enters play or set up future draws. The flavor text accompanying the card highlights the Cephalids' pursuit of knowledge as a means to outmaneuver opponents, reinforcing the card's thematic role within the Odyssey storyline. Art by Jim Nelson, the card features a design consistent with the Odyssey era's aesthetic. Collectors often seek Think Tank to complete their Odyssey base set runs, as it represents a key Uncommon card from the expansion. The card's straightforward yet powerful effect makes it a staple for understanding the strategic shifts in blue magic during this period. Whether you are building a themed collection or analyzing the evolution of card mechanics, Think Tank remains a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Its status as an Uncommon rarity ensures it is accessible to a wide range of collectors while maintaining its significance in the set's distribution.
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Think Tank
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Enchantment
U
Card Text
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At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card into your graveyard.)
Cephalids seek knowledge not to better themselves, but to best others.






