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
- $0.26
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
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Geological Appraiser was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, a Magic: The Gathering expansion set that drew heavily from Mesoamerican mythology and pulp adventure tropes. Within the context of the game's mechanics, the card serves as a 'discover' engine, allowing players to reveal cards from the top of their library until they hit a non-land card of a lower cost, reflecting the theme of an intrepid explorer uncovering hidden artifacts in the subterranean depths of the plane.
The card was illustrated by Alix Branwyn, who crafted a scene emphasizing the tactile nature of discovery. Branwyn's design centers on the figure of the appraiser amidst the vibrant, luminescent flora of the underground caverns, balancing a sense of scientific focus with the inherent danger of the setting. Upon its release, the card quickly became a point of discussion within the competitive community due to its efficiency in combo-oriented deck strategies, though it remains a staple representation of the set's exploration-focused design philosophy.
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