Cartographer's Companion
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 248 • common
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 248
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chuck Lukacs
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
When this creature enters, create a Map token. (It's an artifact with "1 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: Target creature you control explores. Activate only as a sorcery.")
Ever since the Fomori's attempt long ago to extinguish Chimil's light, the Oltec have taken extensive measures to never get lost in the Core.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Cartographer's Companion was released in November 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Designed as an artifact card, it reflects the set's exploration theme, focusing on the discovery of hidden subterranean worlds beneath the plane of Ixalan. Mechanically, the card was intended to provide players with card selection and land-ramping utility, serving as a tactical tool for maneuvering through the set's thematic geological obstacles.
The artwork was illustrated by artist Dmitry Burmak, who utilized a warm, adventurous aesthetic to capture the essence of a weathered exploration tool. The design emphasizes the visual language of cartography and ancient archeology, consistent with the set's pulp-adventure inspiration. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its functional role in Limited play, where its ability to smooth out early-game draws has been well-regarded by players focused on consistency and deck resource management.
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