Exploration
Exploration Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Exploration is $31.57 (DMR #339, Alt Art), and the most expensive is $73.21 (2XM #351, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $31.57, down 5.8% over 7 days, down 0.8% over 30 days, up 6.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $34.47 (2026).
Exploration Printings & Prices
Exploration has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art and borderless treatments.
Sell Exploration: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $53.00 cash for USG #250; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #250 | Nonfoil | $53.00 | $94.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #351 | Foil | $50.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #351 | Nonfoil | $45.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #351 | Nonfoil | $41.00 | $89.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #250 | Nonfoil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #351 | Foil | $32.00 | $79.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #164 | Foil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #167 | Foil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #164 | Foil | $28.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #167 | Foil | $27.00 | — | — |
Exploration Rules Text & Legality
You may play an additional land on each of your turns.
Exploration is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Exploration Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 Exploration’s ability is cumulative with other effects that allow you to play additional lands, including ones created by other Explorations you control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Exploration has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #339 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art |
| DMR #339 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art |
| DMR #159 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard |
| DMR #159 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #167 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #167 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #351 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2XM #351 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless |
| CNS #164 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #164 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
DMR #339 
2XM #167 
CNS #164 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Exploration in Commander
Exploration is the #298 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Exploration FAQ
How much is Exploration worth?
Exploration is worth about $31.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $31.57 to $73.21 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Exploration legal in Commander?
Yes — Exploration is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Exploration been reprinted?
Yes — Exploration has been reprinted 11 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Exploration expensive?
Exploration holds a $31.57 price because Commander demand is high (#298 on EDHREC) and even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.