Geological Appraiser
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 150 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 150
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Alix Branwyn
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
When this creature enters, if you cast it, discover 3. (Exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with mana value 3 or less. Cast it without paying its mana cost or put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerBanned
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Geological Appraiser was released in November 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The card depicts a member of the Orazcan expeditionary forces, capturing the flavor of the set’s central theme: a subterranean race to uncover ancient, resource-rich treasures within a hollowed-out world. As an uncommon creature, it was designed to facilitate board presence by utilizing the 'Discover' mechanic, which allows players to exile cards from the top of their library until a nonland card with a lower mana value is revealed and cast.
The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, emphasizes the rugged, utilitarian nature of the Ixalan explorers. Staples focused on the character's focused, scholarly demeanor amidst the harsh cavern environment, aiming to evoke a sense of curiosity and mechanical utility. Upon its release, the card quickly became a focal point in the competitive landscape, particularly within the Pioneer format, where its ability to trigger powerful cascades led to significant tactical discussions among the player community regarding its efficient cost-to-effect ratio.
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