The 2012 Magic: The Gathering Rare card Mercurial Chemister from the Return to Ravnica set. A key Human Wizard creature for collectors and players.
Mercurial Chemister
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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The Mercurial Chemister, designated as card number 180 in the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion, stands as a notable Rare in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This card appeals to collectors who appreciate the intricate world-building of the Ravnica guilds and the strategic depth of its mechanics. In gameplay, Mercurial Chemister offers versatile utility. Its abilities allow players to draw two cards by tapping and paying blue mana, or deal damage to a target creature equal to the mana value of a discarded card by tapping and paying red mana. This duality makes it a favorite among decks seeking card advantage and removal. For investors and hobbyists, adding this piece to a collection supports the rich history of Wizards of the Coast's flagship TCG.
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Card Details
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Mercurial Chemister
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Wesley Burt
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{R}
Creature — Human Wizard
2 / 3
R, U
Card Text
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{U}, {T}: Draw two cards. {R}, {T}, Discard a card: This creature deals damage to target creature equal to the discarded card's mana value.
What some see as "distracted" is really "fathoming the unfathomable."