Anticognition vs Assimilate Essence — MTG Card Comparison
Anticognition
Counter target creature or planeswalker spell unless its controller pays {2}. If an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, instead counter that spell, then scry 2.
*"I think not."
—Flekon the Mindcensor*
Assimilate Essence
Counter target creature or battle spell unless its controller pays {4}. If they do, you incubate 2. (Create an Incubator token with two +1/+1 counters on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)
| Stat | Anticognition | Assimilate Essence |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {1}{U} | {1}{U} |
| CMC | 2 | 2 |
| Type | Instant | Instant |
| Rarity | Common | Common |
| Set | Zendikar Rising | March of the Machine |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✓ | ✓ |
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