River Herald Scout
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 72 • common
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Josu Hernaiz
- Market price
- $0.13
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.)
"Don't worry, little swimmers. I'm here for the ruins, not you."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
River Herald Scout was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set centers on a subterranean world beneath the plane of Ixalan, focusing on indigenous Merfolk civilizations that guard the core of their world. As a common card, it was designed to support the Limited gameplay environment by providing an efficient way to manipulate the top of the library, aligning with the mechanics associated with the River Heralds faction.
The artwork was illustrated by artist Billy Christian, who captures the ethereal and bioluminescent aesthetic characteristic of the underground cavern dwellers. The design process for this set leaned heavily into themes of exploration and ancient Mesoamerican-inspired architecture, with Christian's work emphasizing the scout's role as a nimble guide navigating the dense, glowing flora of their subterranean home. The card was well-received by players for its utility in deck filtering during draft play.
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