Catalog information for Scour the Laboratory, card #73 from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Eldritch Moon expansion. An uncommon instant focused on graveyard synergy.
Scour the Laboratory
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Eldritch Moon
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Scour the Laboratory is a distinct card from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Eldritch Moon expansion, identified by its set number 73. As an uncommon card, it holds a specific place within the set's distribution, appealing to collectors who track rarity tiers and set completeness. The card functions as an Instant with a mana cost of {4}{U}{U} and a mana value of 6, utilizing blue mana to execute its effects. The strategic design of Scour the Laboratory centers on graveyard interaction. It features a mechanic called Delirium, which reduces the casting cost by two mana if four or more different card types are present in a player's graveyard. Once activated, the spell allows the caster to draw three cards. This combination of cost reduction and card advantage makes it a notable piece of the Eldritch Moon card pool for players interested in graveyard-based strategies. Art for this release was created by Greg Opalinski, whose work contributes to the visual identity of the Eldritch Moon era. Collectors often seek out cards from this set due to its unique thematic elements and the variety of gameplay mechanics introduced during that period. Understanding the card's rules text and mana requirements is essential for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast looking to build a comprehensive collection or complete their Eldritch Moon binder. For investors and hobbyists alike, tracking cards from the 2016 Eldritch Moon set provides insight into the evolution of Magic: The Gathering card design. Scour the Laboratory remains a reference point for how graveyard synergy was implemented during this expansion. Its status as an uncommon card means it is accessible for collection while still offering significant gameplay utility.
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Scour the Laboratory
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Greg Opalinski
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Delirium — This spell costs {2} less to cast if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard. Draw three cards.
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