Curiosity
Curiosity is a slang term used for “when this creature deals combat damage, draw a card”.[1][2] It is named after Curiosity from Exodus, an Aura that grants this ability.[3] Curiosity is a Saboteur ability.[4]
It is primary in blue and secondary in green.[5][6]
History
Formerly, this ability was called the "Ophidian ability." The slang changed because Ophidian (where the first slang came from) from Weatherlight is technically different in that you have to forego the damage of the creature to draw the card.[7]
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 21, 2016). "I think you my have spoiled a mechanic called curiosity.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 23, 2016). "Curiosity seems like a great name for a keyword.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 7, 2016). "A Few More Words from R&D". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 05, 2019). "Why don't you make the UR ability be curiosity-type without the saboteur condition?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 21, 2016). "Speaking of curiosity, is any color other than blue allowed to have it?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 5, 2017). "Mechanical Color Pie 2017". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 24, 2005). "A Few Words From R&D". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.