Intrepid Paleontologist
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 381 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 381
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Market price
- $0.46
What it does
tap: Add one mana of any color.
2 generic mana: Exile target card from a graveyard.
You may cast Dinosaur creature spells from among cards you own exiled with this creature. If you cast a spell this way, that creature enters with a finality counter on it. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Intrepid Paleontologist was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Designed to support the set's central themes of subterranean exploration and prehistoric biology, the card functions as a utility piece that highlights the importance of graveyard interaction within the game's mechanics. Its inclusion reflects the broader narrative of the set, which focuses on various factions navigating the hollow interior of the plane of Ixalan in search of ancient power and knowledge.
The card was illustrated by Irina Nordsol, a prolific artist known for her distinct approach to high-fantasy creature design. Nordsol sought to capture a sense of scholarly curiosity combined with the rugged gear necessitated by the hostile, underground environment of the Ixalan cavern system. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its versatile ability to exile cards from graveyards while simultaneously providing mana ramp, making it a functional and thematic centerpiece for decks centered around tribal synergies or resource management.
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