The 2018 Magic: The Gathering Rivals of Ixalan foil card Enter the Unknown (number 128) is a versatile 1-mana sorcery that allows players to explore their library for lands or +1/+1 counters.
Enter the Unknown
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals of Ixalan
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Description
Released in 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan expansion, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is an uncommon sorcery bearing the number 128. Designed by Howard Lyon, the foil treatment adds a shimmering finish that appeals to collectors who appreciate the aesthetic details of the set. As a green mana card with a mana value of one, it offers efficient utility for players seeking to accelerate their resource development or boost creature power. The card’s primary function revolves around the explore mechanic, a key feature of the Ixalan block. When cast, the player targets a creature they control to explore. This action reveals the top card of the library. If the revealed card is a land, it is added directly to the hand. If it is not a land, a +1/+1 counter is placed on the targeted creature, after which the revealed card is either returned to the library or sent to the graveyard. Additionally, the card allows the caster to play an extra land that turn, providing significant mana flexibility. For collectors focusing on the Rivals of Ixalan set, this foil version of Enter the Unknown represents a distinct variant within the uncommon rarity tier. The combination of its efficient mana cost, dual utility in resource generation and creature enhancement, and the premium foil finish makes it a notable piece for those building comprehensive collections of the 2018 release. Whether you are gathering cards to complete the set or collecting specific foil treatments from the RIX era, this card stands as a solid example of the design philosophy and mechanical depth found in Magic: The Gathering during this period.
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Card Details
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Featured
Enter the Unknown
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Howard Lyon
Card Stock
English
Foil
{G}
Sorcery
G
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Target creature you control explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on the creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.) You may play an additional land this turn.
