Quiet Recon of the Cenote
Cenote Scout is a compact green one drop that does more than its size suggests. Cenote Scout enters the battlefield and explores, letting you either find a land or grow your board presence with a +1/+1 counter while cycling through your top card. As a Merfolk Scout, it fits into tempo and synergy builds where early interaction with the top of your library matters; it trades early for value, can become a threat, and gives you information that shapes the next turns.
The Near Mint Foil printing shown here pairs clean art with a subtle sheen that appeals to players who want functional staples that also look good in play. With a low curve and straightforward effect, Cenote Scout slots into aggressive green shells, Merfolk matters lists, and toolbox decks that benefit from exploring the top of the library. It is useful in limited as a first pick creature and in constructed as a one mana play that advances your plan while revealing what is coming next.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {G}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Merfolk Scout
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Cenote Scout enters the battlefield, it explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it is a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)
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Power / Toughness – 1/1