Sinkhole Surveyor

Description

The Sinkhole Surveyor (card number 93p) is a rare promotional card released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm series in 2025. Designed by Warren Mahy, this card introduces a distinct creature type to the game: a Bird Scout. With a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2, the Sinkhole Surveyor offers a strategic option for players looking to expand their deck's capabilities. As a creature with the subtype Bird and Scout, the Sinkhole Surveyor boasts a power and toughness of 1/3. Its most notable feature is its ability to fly, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers. The card also possesses a triggered ability: whenever it attacks, the controller loses 1 life, and the creature endures 1. This mechanic allows the player to either place a +1/+1 counter on the Sinkhole Surveyor or create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token, providing flexible options during gameplay. The flavor text of the card hints at the mysterious and dangerous nature of the Shifting Wastes, where vast sinkholes reveal long-buried structures and dangers. This thematic element adds depth to the card's identity within the Tarkir: Dragonstorm setting. The Sinkhole Surveyor is a Rare creature card from the 2025 Tarkir: Dragonstorm promo series.