Surveyor's Scope is a rare artifact card from the 2017 Commander Anthology set, numbered 232, designed for strategic land deployment in Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
Surveyor's Scope
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology
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Surveyor's Scope, numbered 232 in the 2017 Commander Anthology release, is a notable artifact card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Daniel Ljunggren, this rare card provides a unique mechanical interaction centered around land acquisition. The card costs two mana to cast and allows players to search their library for basic land cards, with the quantity determined by the relative land advantage held by other players in the game. This mechanic encourages strategic planning and resource management, making it a functional piece for decks focused on ramping or land-based synergies. As part of the Commander Anthology series, this release highlights popular and beloved cards from previous sets, curated for the Commander format. Collectors and players value Surveyor's Scope for its clever design and its role in facilitating game states that reward careful board evaluation. The card's ability to adapt to the current game state makes it a versatile tool for various strategies. Whether used to stabilize a game or accelerate development, this card exemplifies the thoughtful design found in the Magic: The Gathering universe. Enthusiasts of the Commander format often appreciate the depth and interaction this card brings to the table, adding a layer of complexity to land management and resource allocation.
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Surveyor's Scope
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Magic: The Gathering
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Daniel Ljunggren
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English
{2}
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{T}, Exile this artifact: Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is the number of players who control at least two more lands than you. Put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.