Sinuous Benthisaur
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 76 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Tedrick
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
When this creature enters, look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of Caves you control plus the number of Cave cards in your graveyard. Put two of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Sinuous Benthisaur was introduced in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The set was designed to explore the subterranean layers of the plane of Ixalan, focusing on themes of exploration, ancient civilizations, and prehistoric creatures. As an uncommon creature card, it was crafted to provide utility within the set’s limited play environment, specifically utilizing the 'craft' mechanic to reflect the set's central motif of repurposing resources found within the caverns.
The artwork was commissioned from John Tedrick, who focused on capturing the creature's bioluminescent features and aquatic, serpent-like physiology. Tedrick intended to evoke a sense of mystery and predatory elegance, ensuring the Benthisaur felt native to the deep, lightless waters of the subterranean world. Upon release, the card was received primarily as a functional piece for players engaging in the set's draft format, valued for its ability to transform into a more powerful form through the game's mechanics.
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