Lieutenant Commander Data

Lieutenant Commander Data

Legendary Artifact Creature — Android Scientist

Not yet released — 13 Nov 2026

Mana cost: {2}{U}

How we read this card

Whenever a player casts a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Lieutenant Commander Data.

triggered — puts a counter on it

Draw a card.

activated {1}, Remove three counters from among creatures you control —

activated {1}, Remove three counters from among creatures you control — draws you 1 card

What we read on this card

Causes: put a counter on anything, remove a counter from a creature, draw a card.

Cares about: an artifact is cast, a battle is cast, an enchantment is cast, an instant is cast, a planeswalker is cast, a sorcery is cast.

Works well with

cast a battle — 20 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this.

  1. The Key to the Vault — When The Key to the Vault is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Jace, Architect of Thought — When Jace, Architect of Thought is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders — When Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Reenact the Crime — When Reenact the Crime is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Treasure Keeper — When an artifact is cast thanks to Treasure Keeper, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Vision, Spectral Synthezoid — When a Robot is cast thanks to Vision, Spectral Synthezoid, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  7. Haldan, Avid Arcanist — When an artifact is cast thanks to Haldan, Avid Arcanist, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Yue, the Moon Spirit — When an artifact is cast thanks to Yue, the Moon Spirit, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Wondrous Crucible — When Wondrous Crucible is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Invasion of Vryn // Overloaded Mage-Ring — When Invasion of Vryn // Overloaded Mage-Ring is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

10 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast a planeswalker — 56 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this.

  1. Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator — When Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Tezzeret, Cruel Captain — When Tezzeret, Cruel Captain is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Karn, Scion of Urza — When Karn, Scion of Urza is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Chandra, Chill of Compliance — When Chandra, Chill of Compliance is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Jace, Cunning Castaway — When Jace, Cunning Castaway is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor — When Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  7. Tezzeret, Artifice Master — When Tezzeret, Artifice Master is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. The Theorist, Jace Beleren — When The Theorist, Jace Beleren is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Mordenkainen — When Mordenkainen is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer — When Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

46 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an artifact deals combat damage — 791 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data deals combat damage:

  1. Sharding Sphinx — makes a token
  2. Research Thief — draws you 1 card
  3. Thopter Spy Network — draws you 1 card

a nontoken artifact deals combat damage — 791 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

  1. Virulent Silencer — When Lieutenant Commander Data deals combat damage, Virulent Silencer puts 2 counters on a permanent

a creature gets a counter — 380 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data gets a counter:

  1. Danny Pink — draws you 1 card
  2. Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate — puts a counter on a permanent
  3. Rikku, Resourceful Guardian — triggers

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

cast an enchantment — 711 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this.

  1. Era of Innovation — When Era of Innovation is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Candlekeep Sage — When Candlekeep Sage is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Dragon Wings — When Dragon Wings is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. They Came from the Pipes — When They Came from the Pipes is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Illusory Gains — When Illusory Gains is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Intruder Alarm — When Intruder Alarm is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  7. Virtue of Knowledge // Vantress Visions — When Virtue of Knowledge // Vantress Visions is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Overburden — When Overburden is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Kozilek's Unsealing — When Kozilek's Unsealing is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. The Clone Saga — When The Clone Saga is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

701 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an artifact is cast — 2,506 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this.

  1. Sai, Master Thopterist — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Sai, Master Thopterist makes a token
  2. Mirrodin Besieged — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Mirrodin Besieged makes a token
  3. Riddlesmith — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Riddlesmith draws you 1 card
  4. Patchwork Automaton — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Patchwork Automaton puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Iron Man, Bleeding Edge — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Iron Man, Bleeding Edge copies a spell
  6. Golem Foundry — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Golem Foundry puts a charge counter on itself
  7. Efficient Construction — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Efficient Construction makes a token
  8. Vedalken Archmage — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Vedalken Archmage draws you 1 card
  9. Mirran Spy — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Mirran Spy untaps a permanent
  10. Relic Amulet — When Relic Amulet is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  11. Chimeric Egg — When Chimeric Egg is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  12. Tome of Legends — When Tome of Legends is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  13. Sword of Wealth and Power — When Sword of Wealth and Power is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  14. Cloudstone Curio — When Cloudstone Curio is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  15. Lux Artillery — When Lux Artillery is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  16. Contested Game Ball — When Contested Game Ball is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  17. Portcullis — When Portcullis is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  18. Angelheart Vial — When Angelheart Vial is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  19. Sun Droplet — When Sun Droplet is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  20. Forensic Gadgeteer — When Lieutenant Commander Data is cast, Forensic Gadgeteer triggers

1,415 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast a sorcery — 581 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this.

  1. Mission Briefing — When Mission Briefing is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Sorcerous Squall — When Sorcerous Squall is cast, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Flawless Forgery — When an instant is cast thanks to Flawless Forgery, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Spectral Arcanist — When an instant is cast thanks to Spectral Arcanist, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Jace, Vryn's Prodigy // Jace, Telepath Unbound — When an instant is cast thanks to Jace, Vryn's Prodigy // Jace, Telepath Unbound, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Diviner of Mist — When an instant is cast thanks to Diviner of Mist, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  7. Chancellor of the Spires — When an instant is cast thanks to Chancellor of the Spires, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Jace's Mindseeker — When an instant is cast thanks to Jace's Mindseeker, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Helmut Zemo, Mastermind — When an instant is cast thanks to Helmut Zemo, Mastermind, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Quistis Trepe — When an instant is cast thanks to Quistis Trepe, Lieutenant Commander Data puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

571 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a nontoken artifact enters the battlefield — 2,517 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data enters:

  1. Ultron, Artificial Malevolence — makes a token
  2. Surge Conductor — proliferates
  3. Replication Specialist — makes a token
  4. Mirrorworks — makes a token

a card is drawn — 1,454 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data makes a player draw a card:

  1. Aether Syphon — mills a card
  2. Diviner's Wand — gets +1/+1
  3. Ominous Seas — puts a foreshadow counter on itself
  4. Iron Man, Armored Avenger — puts a counter on a creature
  5. Psychosis Crawler — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  6. Lyla, Holographic Assistant — puts a counter on a creature
  7. Data, New Life — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Chasm Skulker — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Nadir Kraken — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim — puts a loyalty counter on itself

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

an artifact it grants types to — 2,628 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this.

  1. Silverskin Armor — Silverskin Armor gives Lieutenant Commander Data an extra creature type

2,627 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an artifact enters the battlefield — 2,644 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data enters:

  1. Transplant Theorist — draws you 1 card
  2. Mechan Assembler — makes a token
  3. Rook Turret — draws you 1 card
  4. Skyswimmer Koi — draws you 1 card
  5. Kappa Cannoneer — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Simulacrum Synthesizer — makes a token
  7. Arcbound Crusher — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Battered Golem — untaps itself
  9. Grinding Station — untaps itself
  10. Lumengrid Sentinel — taps a permanent

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

a creature attacks — 3,238 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  3. Screaming Swarm — mills a card
  4. Imperious Mindbreaker — mills a card
  5. Staff of Titania — makes a token
  6. Inquisitorial Rosette — makes a token
  7. Andúril, Flame of the West — makes 2 tokens
  8. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  9. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls
  10. Throwing Knife — sacrifices itself

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

anything attacks — 3,238 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data attacks:

  1. ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot — puts a quest counter on itself
  2. Madame Web, Clairvoyant — mills a card
  3. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  4. Alora, Merry Thief — triggers
  5. Twins of Discord — triggers

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

a creature blocks — 3,238 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data blocks:

  1. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature
  2. Dwindle — kills a creature

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

a creature enters the battlefield — 3,581 cards in Lieutenant Commander Data's colors can cause this (Lieutenant Commander Data is one).

When Lieutenant Commander Data enters:

  1. Pollywog Prodigy — puts a counter on itself
  2. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — puts a counter on itself

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