Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists

Description

The Magic: The Gathering Jurassic World Collection released in 2023 brought a unique crossover theme to the trading card game, and card number 35 stands out as a key inclusion for fans. This release, titled Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists, is classified as a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist within the game's framework. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this foil variant offers a distinct aesthetic appeal that complements the thematic design of the set. From a gameplay perspective, Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists requires a mana cost of {2}{G}{W}{U}, resulting in a mana value of 5. The card features a power of 2 and toughness of 5, reflecting its role as a resilient support piece. The primary ability allows players to activate a sorcery-speed effect by exiling a creature card from their graveyard. This action triggers a Discover mechanic, where X represents the mana value of the exiled card. By exiling cards from the top of the library until a nonland card with a mana value of X or less is found, players can cast it without paying its mana cost or add it to their hand. The remaining cards are then shuffled into the bottom of the library in a random order. Art for this card was created by Zoltan Boros, whose work helps define the visual identity of the Jurassic World Collection. Collectors seeking to complete the set or build themed decks will find this card an essential component. The combination of the rare foil finish and the strategic utility of the Discover mechanic makes Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists a notable entry in the 2023 release. Whether you are hunting for specific cards to finish your collection or looking for versatile creatures that offer value from the graveyard, this card delivers on both fronts.