The Canal Monitor, a 2018 Magic: The Gathering creature card from the Rivals of Ixalan expansion, identified by card number 63.
Canal Monitor
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals of Ixalan
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The Canal Monitor is a distinct creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Rivals of Ixalan expansion. Identified by card number 63 in the RIX set code, this single-colored Black card features a Lizard subtype with a mana cost of four generic mana and one black mana. As a five-mana-cost entity, it presents a specific strategic choice for players building decks within the standard and constructed formats of that era. Collectors often seek this card to complete the base set, appreciating its place within the broader narrative of the Ixalan plane. For investors and hobbyists, maintaining a comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering cards requires attention to specific set codes and card numbers. Whether for competitive play or archival purposes, understanding the card's identity is key to successful collecting.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Canal Monitor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Zezhou Chen
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}
Creature — Lizard
5 / 3
B
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The first goblin tried to swim the canal. The second built a raft. The last and craftiest goblin launched herself from a firecannon and soared over the canal, trailing smoke. All were eaten, but only one was cooked.