Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory

Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid // Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard

Mana cost: {2}{G}

How we read this card

Exile the top card of your library. If it's a land card, put it into your hand. Otherwise, put a study counter on it.

activated {T} —

activated {T} — puts a counter on it

Create a 0/0 green and blue Fractal creature token. Put a +1/+1 counter on it for each different mana value among nonland cards you own in exile with study counters on them.

activated {4}{G} — makes a token

activated {4}{G} — puts counters on it

Flying
Exile the top X cards of your library and put a study counter on each of them. Then you may put a card you own in exile with a study counter on it into your hand.

activated {X}{U}{U}, {T} —

activated {X}{U}{U}, {T} — puts a counter on it

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: exile a card, put a counter on anything, create a Fractal creature token, put a Fractal creature token onto the battlefield.

Cares about: nothing.

Works well with

a Bird attacks — 486 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory attacks:

  1. Hermes, Overseer of Elpis — scries
  2. Choco, Seeker of Paradise — puts a land onto the battlefield

a Bird creature is cast — 486 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Chocobo Camp — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory is cast, it arrives with counters thanks to Chocobo Camp

1 other card cares about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Bird deals combat damage — 486 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Kastral, the Windcrested — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory deals combat damage, Kastral, the Windcrested triggers

a nontoken Bird enters the battlefield — 487 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Knightfisher — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Knightfisher makes a token

a Bird enters the battlefield — 538 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Salvation Swan — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Salvation Swan flickers a creature you control

1 other card cares about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an Elf attacks — 723 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory attacks:

  1. Celeborn the Wise — scries
  2. Tyvar the Bellicose — grants deathtouch
  3. Harald Unites the Elves — shrinks a creature by -1/-1
  4. Arboreal Alliance — triggers

a nontoken Elf enters the battlefield — 728 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Wirewood Hivemaster — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Wirewood Hivemaster makes a token

an Elf enters the battlefield — 752 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters:

  1. Wolverine Riders — gains you its toughness life
  2. Elvish Warmaster — makes a token
  3. Thranduil, the Elvenking — draws you 2 cards
  4. Elvish Vanguard — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Marwyn, the Nurturer — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Woodland Weavemaster — gets +1/+1
  7. High Perfect Morcant — puts a counter on a permanent an opponent controls
  8. Maralen, Fae Ascendant — exiles a card from an opponent's library

a nontoken Wizard enters the battlefield — 1,243 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Inalla, Archmage Ritualist — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Inalla, Archmage Ritualist makes a token

a Wizard creature enters the battlefield — 1,264 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Diviner's Wand — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Diviner's Wand triggers

anything is exiled — 2,497 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. The War Doctor — When a permanent is exiled thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, The War Doctor puts a time counter on itself
  2. God-Eternal Oketra — When God-Eternal Oketra is exiled thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, it triggers

provide a creature to sacrifice — 2,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Jalira, Master Polymorphist — Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes fodder for Jalira, Master Polymorphist
  2. Polymorph — Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes fodder for Polymorph
  3. Birthing Ritual — Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes fodder for Birthing Ritual
  4. Proteus Staff — Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes fodder for Proteus Staff
  5. Synthetic Destiny — Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes fodder for Synthetic Destiny
  6. Mass Polymorph — Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes fodder for Mass Polymorph

2,714 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature token enters the battlefield — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory:

  1. Securitron Squadron — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Anointer Priest — gains you 1 life
  3. Nesting Dovehawk — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

a creature token is created — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes a Fractal token, Staff of the Storyteller puts a story counter on itself

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory makes a Fractal token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything gets a counter — 4,415 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. All Will Be One — When a permanent gets a counter thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, All Will Be One deals that much damage
  2. Lonis, Genetics Expert — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, it triggers

7 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Invisible Woman — triggers
  4. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  5. Guide of Souls — triggers
  6. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food

132 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Saw — sacrifices a creature

203 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory blocks, Tide of War sacrifices a creature

29 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Gimli of the Glittering Caves — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Gimli of the Glittering Caves puts counters on a permanent
  3. Legolas Greenleaf — When Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory enters, Legolas Greenleaf puts a counter on a permanent
  4. The Neutrinos — When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  5. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  6. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  7. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

345 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Kianne is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Fractal enters thanks to Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

53 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.