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Scholar of New Horizons is a 2022 Magic: The Gathering Commander subset card from The Brothers' War set, featuring a Human Scout with strategic land-finding abilities.

Scholar of New Horizons

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War • Commander

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Product Overview

Description

Scholar of New Horizons, card number 53 in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Commander subset of The Brothers' War, offers collectors a distinct entry into the game's evolving lore. Illustrated by Randy Vargas, this rare white creature card represents the Human Scout type, making it a valuable piece for fans of the faction's narrative and aesthetic. The Brothers' War expansion brought a fresh artistic direction to the classic trading card game, and this Commander subset card captures that renewed energy with clean design and strategic depth. For players and collectors alike, the card's mechanical identity is a primary point of interest. With a mana cost of one generic mana and one white mana, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter, providing immediate board presence. Its activated ability allows the controller to remove a counter from any permanent they control to search their library for a Plains card. If an opponent controls more lands, the Plains may be put onto the battlefield tapped; otherwise, it goes to the hand before the library is shuffled. This flexibility makes it a functional tool in white-based strategies while remaining a collectible artifact of the 2022 release. Whether you are building a Commander deck around tribal themes or expanding your personal library with key cards from recent expansions, finding the right version of this card is essential. Collectors often seek out these cards to complete set runs or to utilize in competitive formats, valuing both their gameplay utility and their place in Magic history. Owning a copy of Scholar of New Horizons connects you to the broader community of Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. As a rare card from a popular subset, it holds appeal for those who appreciate the intersection of strategic gameplay and collectible design.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2022

Series

The Brothers' War

Subset

Commander

Subset Type

Subset

Card Number

#53

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Randy Vargas

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Creature — Human Scout

Power / Toughness

1 / 1

Color

W

Card Text

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This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. {T}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Search your library for a Plains card and reveal it. If an opponent controls more lands than you, you may put that card onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, put it into your hand. Then shuffle.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is Scholar of New Horizons?

Scholar of New Horizons is a Human Scout creature card in Magic: The Gathering. It belongs to the white mana color identity and is part of the Commander subset within The Brothers' War expansion.

How does the card's ability work?

The card enters with a +1/+1 counter. You can activate its ability by removing a counter from any permanent you control to search your library for a Plains card. The Plains may go to the battlefield or your hand depending on land counts.

Is this card from the main The Brothers' War set?

No, this card is part of the Commander subset released alongside The Brothers' War. It carries the set code BRC and is numbered 53 within that specific subset, distinct from the main set's numbering.

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