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Explorer's Scope Conspiracy MTG card
CNS #198 · Art by Vincent Proce
CNS set symbol, UncommonConspiracy#198Uncommon

Explorer's Scope

Artifact · EquipmentEquip
TCGplayer market · CNS #198 nonfoil
$0.16 −5.9% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−5.9%
EDHREC rank
#2,260 Down 6 in 30 days
Best buylist
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Buy CNS #198 nonfoil

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Explorer's Scope Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, down 5.9% over 7 days, down 5.9% over 30 days, down 27.3% over 90 days.

Explorer's Scope Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Explorer's Scope

Every market we track for CNS #198 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Explorer's Scope in Sealed Products

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Explorer's Scope Printings & Prices

Explorer's Scope has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes.

CNS set symbol, UncommonCNS #198
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CMM set symbol, CommonCMM #380
DDP set symbol, CommonDDP #28
J22 set symbol, CommonJ22 #766
FIC set symbol, CommonFIC #344
AFC set symbol, CommonAFC #205
CMR set symbol, CommonCMR #461
ZEN set symbol, CommonZEN #202
PIP set symbol, CommonPIP #231
PIP set symbol, CommonPIP #759

Sell Explorer's Scope: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomPIP #759Surge Foil
CoolStuffIncPIP #759Surge Foil
Card KingdomZEN #202Foil
Card KingdomPIP #231Foil
CoolStuffIncZEN #202Foil
CoolStuffIncPIP #231Foil
CoolStuffIncFIC #344Surge Foil
Card KingdomCNS #198Foil
Card KingdomCMM #380Foil
Card KingdomZEN #202Nonfoil

Explorer's Scope Rules Text & Legality

Explorer's Scope

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.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Explorer's Scope has been reprinted 15 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 93% in 30 days.

  • Nov 20, 2020CMR set symbol, CommonCommander LegendsCMR #461
  • Jul 23, 2021AFC set symbol, CommonForgotten Realms CommanderAFC #205
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, CommonJumpstart 2022J22 #766
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander MastersCMM #380
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander Masters · foilCMM #380
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, CommonFallout · foilPIP #231
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, CommonFallout · surge foilPIP #759
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, CommonFalloutPIP #231
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, CommonFinal Fantasy Commander · surge foilFIC #344
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, CommonFinal Fantasy CommanderFIC #344

Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.

Explorer's Scope in Commander

Explorer's Scope is the #2,260 most-played card on EDHREC, down 6 places over the last 30 days.

#2,260 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 6 in 30 days

Explorer's Scope FAQ

How much is Explorer's Scope worth?

Explorer's Scope is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.16; 15 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Explorer's Scope?

Cards that fill a similar role include Sword of the Animist, Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus, Prying Blade.

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