The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Unknown Event Merfolk Surveyor (CG03d) is a Common Creature — Merfolk Scout featuring dynamic explore-clash gameplay.
Merfolk Surveyor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Unknown Event
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Description
The Merfolk Surveyor, cataloged as CG03d, is a distinct addition to the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Unknown Event set. As a Common Creature — Merfolk Scout, this card brings a unique strategic element to gameplay through its explore-clash mechanic. When played, the card triggers an interaction where you and an opponent reveal the top cards of your libraries, creating a dynamic exchange that rewards successful reveals with life gain and +1/+1 counters. This mechanic adds a layer of unpredictability and engagement that collectors and players appreciate in the Unknown Event release. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards from the Unknown Event series for their innovative mechanics and thematic design. The Merfolk Surveyor stands out with its mana cost of {3}{G} and a mana value of 4, fitting into green-based strategies that emphasize ramp and life gain. Its type line as a Merfolk Scout makes it a versatile piece for completing themed collections or building specific deck archetypes. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, adding this card to your collection offers a chance to experience the creative spirit of the Unknown Event expansion.
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Merfolk Surveyor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}
Creature — Merfolk Scout
4 / 3
G
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When Merfolk Surveyor enters the battlefield, explore-clash. If you win the explore-clash, gain 3 life. (To explore-clash, you and an opponent each reveal the top card of your respective libraries. Put any lands revealed this way into their owner's hands. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each nonland card revealed this way. Then, each player who didn't get a nonland puts the card back or into their graveyard. You win the explore-clash if the mana value of your revealed card was higher.)
FAQ
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What are the mechanics of the Merfolk Surveyor card?
The Merfolk Surveyor features an explore-clash mechanic. When it enters the battlefield, you and an opponent reveal the top cards of your libraries. If you win the clash by revealing a card with a higher mana value, you gain 3 life and place +1/+1 counters on the creature based on nonland cards revealed.
What is the mana cost and type of Merfolk Surveyor?
Merfolk Surveyor has a mana cost of {3}{G}, resulting in a mana value of 4. It is classified as a Creature — Merfolk Scout, belonging to the green color identity in Magic: The Gathering.
In which set was the Merfolk Surveyor released?
The Merfolk Surveyor was released in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Unknown Event set, carrying the card number CG03d. It is a Common rarity card within this innovative expansion.
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