Explorer's Scope
Explorer's Scope Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Explorer's Scope is $0.18 (CNS #198), and the most expensive is $5.85 (PIP #759, Surge Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, up 5.9% over 7 days, down 5.3% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.22 (2026).
Explorer's Scope Printings & Prices
Explorer's Scope has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes.
Sell Explorer's Scope: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for ZEN #202 (Foil).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #202 | Foil | $1.80 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #759 | Surge Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #198 | Foil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #231 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #344 | Surge Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #380 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | DDP #28 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.49 | 88% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #198 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #202 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #461 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Explorer's Scope Rules Text & Legality
Whenever equipped creature attacks, look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may put it onto the battlefield tapped.
Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Explorer's Scope is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Explorer's Scope has been reprinted 15 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 93% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #344 | 2025-12-05 | Common | Standard | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.24 |
| FIC #344 | 2025-12-05 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PIP #231 | 2024-03-08 | Common | Standard | $1.19 | $0.14 | $0.08 | $0.11 |
| PIP #759 | 2024-03-08 | Common | Standard | — | $0.94 | $1.19 | $1.53 |
| PIP #231 | 2024-03-08 | Common | Standard | — | $1.20 | $0.26 | $0.39 |
| CMM #380 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #380 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J22 #766 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFC #205 | 2021-07-23 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMR #461 | 2020-11-20 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDP #28 | 2015-08-28 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CNS #198 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FIC #344 
PIP #231 
CMM #380 
J22 #766 
AFC #205 
CMR #461 
DDP #28 
CNS #198 Showing the 12 most recent of 15 printings.
Explorer's Scope in Commander
Explorer's Scope is the #2,243 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
Explorer's Scope FAQ
How much is Explorer's Scope worth?
Explorer's Scope is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $5.85 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Explorer's Scope legal in Commander?
Yes — Explorer's Scope is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Explorer's Scope been reprinted?
Yes — Explorer's Scope has been reprinted 15 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Explorer's Scope cheap?
Explorer's Scope trades at about $0.18 — 15 reprints keep supply plentiful.