Tandem Lookout
Modern Masters 2017 53 • common
- Set
- Modern Masters 2017
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.78
What it does
Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.)
As long as Tandem Lookout is paired with another creature, each of those creatures has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tandem Lookout was originally printed in the Avacyn Restored expansion in 2012, designed as an uncommon creature for the set's blue color identity. The card features mechanics centered on card advantage, reflecting the 'soulbond' keyword introduced in that set, which allows creatures to pair up and share abilities. This reprint appeared in Modern Masters 2017, a curated set designed to bring older, high-demand cards into the modern tournament format while providing a fresh limited drafting experience.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a prominent artist within the Magic: The Gathering community known for his expressive, light-filled compositions. Voss sought to capture the ethereal nature of the lookout, emphasizing the bond between the two figures through soft, glowing aesthetics. Upon its release, the card became a staple in various deck archetypes due to its ability to generate consistent card draw, and it remains a recognized example of the soulbond mechanic's utility.
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