Nicanzil, Current Conductor (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play Foil

Guide of the Tidal Paths

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is a compact engine for landfall and exploration synergies. As a Legendary Creature Merfolk Scout, Nicanzil turns each explore trigger into tangible advantage. When a creature you control explores a land card you get the option to cheat a land from your hand onto the battlefield tapped. That interaction makes Nicanzil a practical inclusion in decks that want to accelerate mana while keeping tempo steady.

The second explore trigger scales the board presence. Each time a creature explores a nonland card Nicanzil gains a +1/+1 counter, which lets a growing threat emerge while you continue to develop the board. In a Lost Caverns of Ixalan shell centered on explorers and recurring triggers this uncommon foil fills both utility and clock roles. Experienced players will appreciate how the two triggers split responsibilities: ramp and incremental growth without demanding high mana commitment.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {G}{U}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Merfolk Scout
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever a creature you control explores a land card, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped. Whenever a creature you control explores a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on Nicanzil, Current Conductor.
• Power / Toughness – 2/3