Overwhelming Intellect
~$0.21 low · ~$7.02 high
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Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari #28 · Illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli
Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari #28 · Illustrated by Alex Horley-OrlandelliWhat is Overwhelming Intellect worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Counter target creature spell. Draw cards equal to that spell's mana value.
"My brain hurts."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Overwhelming Intellect
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari ddj #28· 2012uncommon· Cardmarket €0.25 | uncommon | $0.21 | No foil printing | €0.25 | |
 Saviors of Kamigawa sok #51· 2005uncommon· Cardmarket €0.33 · €2.25 foil | uncommon | $0.26 | $7.02 | €0.33€2.25 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2005
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 6
- EDHREC rank
- #18,020 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Alex Horley-Orlandelli
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari card (#28).
28
- 28Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
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