Explorer's Scope
Commander Legends 461 • common
- Set
- Commander Legends
- Collector number
- 461
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Vincent Proce
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Whenever equipped creature attacks, look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may put it onto the battlefield tapped.
Equip 1 generic mana (1 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Explorer's Scope was released as part of the Commander Legends set in November 2020. It was designed as an uncommon equipment card specifically tailored for the Commander format, where the ability to look at the top card of one's library and potentially put a land onto the battlefield provides incremental value in multiplayer games. Its mechanics were intended to assist players in thinning their decks and ensuring consistent land drops during the early to mid-game stages.
The illustration for this iteration of the card was created by artist Igor Kieryluk. Known for his evocative work in fantasy gaming, Kieryluk captured the essence of an arcane reconnaissance tool, emphasizing the themes of exploration and discovery inherent to the set. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece for budget-conscious deck builders, frequently cited for its efficiency in decks that utilize land-based synergies or top-deck manipulation.
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