Deadeye Tracker

Description

The Magic: The Gathering trading card game card known as Deadeye Tracker represents a distinct entry in the 2017 Ixalan expansion. Identified by card number 99, this Rare creature belongs to the Human Pirate type line and carries a mana cost of one black mana. Designed with a foil finish, the card draws visual attention while maintaining the strategic depth expected from the Ixalan set code XLN. The artwork by Deruchenko Alexander complements the card's thematic identity within the broader Magic universe. At one mana value, Deadeye Tracker serves as an efficient early-game option for players building decks centered around black mana. Its power and toughness are listed as 1/1, making it a fragile but flexible unit. The card's primary appeal lies in its activated ability, which offers a versatile interaction with the game state. By sacrificing one black mana and tapping the creature, a player can exile two target cards from an opponent's graveyard. This effect provides significant disruption, removing key resources from the opposing side of the table. Following the exile effect, the creature explores. This mechanic allows the player to reveal the top card of their library. If the revealed card is a land, it is placed into the player's hand, potentially accelerating mana development. If it is not a land, a +1/+1 counter is placed on Deadeye Tracker, increasing its combat effectiveness, before the card is either returned to the top of the library or placed into the graveyard. This dual nature—providing graveyard hate while offering potential growth—makes it a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.