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Veteran Explorer Commander 2011 MTG card
CMD #177 · Art by David A. Cherry
CMD set symbol, UncommonCommander 2011#177Uncommon

Veteran Explorer

Creature · Human Soldier Scout
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · CMD #177 nonfoil
$0.24 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#6,214 Down 58 in 30 days
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Veteran Explorer Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 22.6% over 90 days.

Veteran Explorer Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Veteran Explorer

Every market we track for CMD #177 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Veteran Explorer in Sealed Products

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Veteran Explorer Printings & Prices

Veteran Explorer has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

CMD set symbol, UncommonCMD #177
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MB2 set symbol, UncommonMB2 #76
C16 set symbol, UncommonC16 #174
BBD set symbol, UncommonBBD #214
2XM set symbol, Uncommon2XM #186
WTH set symbol, UncommonWTH #144

Sell Veteran Explorer: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomBBD #214Foil
CoolStuffIncMB2 #76Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2XM #186Foil
Card KingdomWTH #144Nonfoil
Card KingdomC16 #174Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncCMD #177Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncC16 #174Nonfoil
Card KingdomCMD #177Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2XM #186Nonfoil
Card KingdomBBD #214Nonfoil

Veteran Explorer Rules Text & Legality

Veteran Explorer

When this creature dies, each player may search their library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Veteran Explorer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Veteran Explorer Rulings

  • Apr 1, 2008

    The player whose turn it is searches their library (or chooses not to), then each other player in turn order does the same. Then the player whose turn it is shuffles their library (if that player searched), then each other player in turn order does the same.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Veteran Explorer has been reprinted 8 times.

  • Jun 9, 1997WTH set symbol, UncommonWeatherlightWTH #144
  • Jun 17, 2011CMD set symbol, UncommonCommander 2011CMD #177
  • Nov 11, 2016C16 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2016C16 #174
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, UncommonBattlebondBBD #214
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, UncommonBattlebond · foilBBD #214
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters2XM #186
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters · foil2XM #186
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #76

Veteran Explorer in Commander

Veteran Explorer is the #6,214 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.

#6,214 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 58 in 30 days

Veteran Explorer FAQ

How much is Veteran Explorer worth?

Veteran Explorer is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Veteran Explorer legal in Commander?

Yes. Veteran Explorer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Veteran Explorer been reprinted?

Yes. Veteran Explorer has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Veteran Explorer cheap?

Veteran Explorer trades at about $0.24; 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,214 on EDHREC).