Forerunner of the Heralds
Rivals of Ixalan 129 • uncommon
- Set
- Rivals of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Seaman
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Merfolk card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Merfolk you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Forerunner of the Heralds was released in early 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the Merfolk tribal archetype, a core mechanical theme of the Ixalan block that focused on exploration, jungle exploration, and the deep-sea civilizations of the plane. It served a functional role in gameplay by allowing players to tutor for Merfolk creatures, reinforcing the cohesive strategy intended for the set.
The card features illustration by Johann Bodin, who utilized the vibrant, lush aesthetic characteristic of the Ixalan setting. Bodin’s work captures the mystical and authoritative nature of the Merfolk, emphasizing their connection to the plane’s aquatic geography. Upon release, the card was well-received by players focusing on tribal synergy decks, as it provided a reliable mechanism for maintaining card advantage and board presence within the aggressive Merfolk playstyle.
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