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Kindly Cognician is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Cyborg Artificer from UST (UST) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD.

Kindly Cognician MTG card

Kindly Cognician

Artifact Creature — Cyborg Artificer

Card Text

Spells you cast that refer to artifacts or Contraptions in their rules text cost {1} less to cast.

"What's wrong, dear? Nothing a 44-to-22 bronze spur gear and reducer pairing couldn't fix, I bet."

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 UST UST 🎨 Mark Behm

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.44
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kindly Cognician? Basics

Kindly Cognician is a Artifact Creature — Cyborg Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spells you cast that refer to artifacts or Contraptions in their rules text cost {1} less to cast."

How much mana does Kindly Cognician cost to cast? Basics

Kindly Cognician has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Kindly Cognician's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Kindly Cognician has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Kindly Cognician's current oracle text is: "Spells you cast that refer to artifacts or Contraptions in their rules text cost {1} less to cast."

What is the current price of Kindly Cognician? Pricing

The current market price for Kindly Cognician is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Kindly Cognician? Pricing

You can purchase Kindly Cognician from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Kindly Cognician normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.44

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Kindly Cognician legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kindly Cognician in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Kindly Cognician from? Details

This printing of Kindly Cognician is from UST (UST), with collector number 37.

Kindly Cognician may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kindly Cognician's rarity? Details

Kindly Cognician is a uncommon card in UST.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Kindly Cognician? Details

Kindly Cognician was illustrated by Mark Behm.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Kindly Cognician's power and toughness? Details

Kindly Cognician is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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