Identify the Curious Obsession enchantment from the 2018 Rivals of Ixalan expansion. This Uncommon card offers strategic value for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players alike.
Curious Obsession
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals of Ixalan
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Curious Obsession is a notable Uncommon card from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering set Rivals of Ixalan, identified by the set code RIX and card number 35. As a blue Aura enchantment, it provides a unique tactical option for players seeking to control the game's tempo. The card requires a single blue mana to cast and attaches to a target creature, granting it a +1/+1 buff alongside a conditional card draw ability. When the enchanted creature deals combat damage to a player, the controller may choose to draw a card, effectively turning offensive pressure into resource acquisition. However, the card carries a built-in risk: if the controller does not attack with a creature during their turn, the Aura is sacrificed at the end of that step. This mechanic encourages aggressive playstyles, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate strategic depth in the Rivals of Ixalan expansion. For those building a comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, this piece represents a key component of the set's design philosophy. Its interplay between reward and penalty makes it a compelling addition to any library focused on dynamic gameplay and set completeness.
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Curious Obsession
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Daniel Ljunggren
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English
{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card." At the beginning of your end step, if you didn't attack with a creature this turn, sacrifice this Aura.