The Frontier Explorer is a rare 2/1 Cat Scout creature from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series, featuring a unique ability to play basic Plains from outside the game.
Frontier Explorer
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
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Designed as a rare card with the set code CMB2, this piece offers collectors a glimpse into experimental gameplay mechanics that were explored during the playtest phase. Created by artist Mary Josberger, the card features a mana cost of one white mana and a mana value of one, making it an accessible yet intriguing addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card's primary appeal lies in its unique rules text, which allows players to play one basic Plains card from outside the game by paying three mana and tapping the creature. This ability provides a strategic advantage for deck builders looking to enhance their land base or accelerate their gameplay. As part of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series, the Frontier Explorer represents a fascinating chapter in the history of Magic: The Gathering, showcasing the innovative ideas that shaped the game's evolution. Collectors value this card not only for its rarity but also for its connection to the creative process behind the brand. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new enthusiast, adding the Frontier Explorer to your Magic: The Gathering collection offers a tangible link to the game's dynamic and ever-changing design philosophy.
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Frontier Explorer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mary Josberger
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Cat Scout
2 / 1
W
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{3}, {T}: Until end of turn, you may play one basic Plains card from outside the game.