Magic: The Gathering

Cartographer

Odyssey 232 • common

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 232
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.24

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What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.24 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within the Odyssey set, this creature reflects the fundamental building blocks that support a well-rounded deck. Collectors often prize these essential pieces for their role in defining the aesthetic and functional identity of the series.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, you may return target land card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Finding the way once is luck. Finding the way twice takes a good map."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Cartographer reflects the set's thematic focus on the aftermath of the Phyrexian Invasion and the exploration of the altered continent of Otaria. The card was designed to support the set's graveyard-centric mechanics, allowing players to retrieve lands from their discarded cards to represent the reclamation of the land.

The card features artwork by Donato Giancola, a highly regarded illustrator known for his mastery of light and classical composition. Giancola depicted the cartographer as a solitary, determined figure amidst the untamed landscape, aiming to evoke a sense of scholarly curiosity and resilience. The common rarity ensured the card was widely accessible to players, serving as a functional staple in the limited formats of the era.

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Other printings

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CartographerExodus · #107 · uncommon · 1998$0.26

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About

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