Chart the Caverns with Topography Tracker
Topography Tracker is the kind of two drop that rewards a prepared commander pilot. When Topography Tracker enters the battlefield it makes a Map token which buys you a card later. The printed replacement for explore is neat in multiplayer. It turns a single explore trigger into two sequential explores so small value engines that care about exploring stacks up faster than usual.
In a deck that runs creature-based value and land sacrifice synergies Topography Tracker doubles down on digging. The 2 2 body is serviceable for early blocking and scouting. Use it with sacrifice outlets, land tutors, or effects that care about counters to convert each extra explore into incremental advantage. The art shows a nimble merfolk scout tracing ruin lines which fits the set theme and the card plays precisely like a mapmaker who gets paid per landmark.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{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 Topography Tracker enters the battlefield, create a Map token. If a creature you control would explore, instead it explores, then it explores again.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
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Set – Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Rarity – Rare
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Condition – Near Mint
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Language – English