Merfolk Branchwalker
Foundations Jumpstart 688 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 688
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
When this creature enters, it explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merfolk Branchwalker was originally introduced in the Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2017, designed as part of a cycle of cards that explore the set's central 'explore' mechanic. The creature reflects the thematic focus on the Merfolk faction of the plane of Ixalan, characterized by their deep connection to the lush, uncharted jungle environments and their pursuit of ancient treasures.
The art for the card, rendered in the distinct style consistent with modern Magic card design, captures the agile and curious nature of the Branchwalker. The design sought to emphasize the card's utility in card selection and board presence, earning it a reputation as a reliable staple in tempo-oriented deck strategies. Its inclusion in Foundations Jumpstart serves to reintroduce this iconic utility creature to a new generation of players, maintaining its legacy as a balanced and flavorful design.
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