River Herald Scout (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

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River Herald Scout

In Lost Caverns of Ixalan the Scout fits into blue decks that value incremental advantage and board presence. Use it on turn two to threaten trades or to grow into a blocker for early creature aggression. The card reads and behaves predictably which helps in tight sequencing and combat math. A small piece of lore follows the text. River Herald Scout patrols ruined waterways looking for maps and missteps. It is there to chart the route not to claim the treasure.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{U}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Merfolk Scout
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When River Herald Scout enters the battlefield, it explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it’s a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)
• Power / Toughness – 1/2