Intrepid Paleontologist
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 193 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 193
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Market price
- $0.53
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, a subterranean adventure-themed expansion. Designed for gameplay within the green color identity, the card reflects the set’s exploration of Mesoamerican-inspired landscapes and prehistoric creatures hidden beneath the world's surface, serving as a functional tool for graveyard interaction and resource management.
The illustration was crafted by artist Lie Setiawan, who utilized a vivid color palette to highlight the adventurous spirit of the card’s subject. The artwork depicts a field researcher navigating the treacherous, fossil-rich environments of Ixalan, emphasizing the set's central themes of discovery and archaeological intrigue. It was received by the player community as a versatile utility card, frequently cited for its efficiency in various competitive and casual formats.
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