The Explore card (Number 528) from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset offers a powerful sorcery effect for deck builders and collectors.
Explore
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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The Explore card, designated as Number 528, is a distinct inclusion within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset. Issued by Wizards of the Coast, this uncommon sorcery carries a mana cost of {1}{G} and holds a mana value of 2, making it a flexible addition to green-based strategies. The card’s ability allows players to play an additional land this turn or draw a card, providing strategic utility that appeals to both competitive deck builders and casual enthusiasts. Created by artists Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt, this card features flavor text referencing Gandalf's guidance, grounding the mechanic in the rich lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. For collectors focusing on the Tales of Middle-earth set, this card represents a key component of the Commander subset, which is designed specifically for the Commander format. Its uncommon rarity ensures it remains accessible while still being a notable part of the set's design. Whether you are building a thematic deck or seeking to complete your collection, Explore offers a blend of gameplay utility and franchise appeal. The card's straightforward mechanics and iconic artistic heritage make it a valuable piece for any TCG library.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Tales of Middle-earth
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#528
Featured Subject
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Featured
Explore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Sorcery
G
Card Text
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You may play an additional land this turn. Draw a card.
"Do not be afraid!" said Gandalf. "For you are not going like Frodo to Mordor, but to Minas Tirith, and there you will be as safe as you can be anywhere in these days."