The details of Horizon Scholar, card 73 from the 2020 Commander Legends set, featuring a six-mana blue Sphinx with flying and scry.
Horizon Scholar
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Legends
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Commander Legends, released in 2020, reimagines classic Magic: The Gathering cards for the Commander format, and Horizon Scholar stands out as a powerful addition for blue-based strategies. Identified as card 73 in the CMR set code, this Uncommon creature brings significant tactical value to any deck. As a six-mana blue Sphinx, it offers a formidable 4/4 body supported by the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers and control the aerial board state. The card’s most distinct feature is its enter-the-battlefield trigger, which allows you to scry two. This mechanic helps you look at the top two cards of your library, placing any number on the bottom and the rest on top in any order. This provides crucial card selection and mana fixing, ensuring you draw the spells you need while filtering out unwanted lands or threats. For collectors of Magic trading cards, Horizon Scholar represents a key piece of the Commander Legends expansion, appealing to those who value both aesthetic design and mechanical utility. Whether you are building a competitive Commander deck or expanding your set collection, this card offers enduring appeal for hobbyists and investors alike. Its clear text box and distinctive creature type make it a recognizable staple for fans of the game's history and future.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Horizon Scholar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
{5}{U}
Creature — Sphinx
4 / 4
U
Card Text
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Flying When this creature enters, scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)
