Quick Answer

Benthic Explorers is a common Creature — Merfolk Scout from ALL (ALL) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Benthic Explorers MTG card

Benthic Explorers

Creature — Merfolk Scout

Card Text

{T}, Untap a tapped land an opponent controls: Add one mana of any type that land could produce.

The rising oceans brought new lakes—and new terrors—to Terisiare. The Explorers found their ancient enemies spawning everywhere.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 4.0 ALL ALL 🎨 Greg Simanson

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.35
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benthic Explorers? Basics

Benthic Explorers is a Creature — Merfolk Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Untap a tapped land an opponent controls: Add one mana of any type that land could produce."

How much mana does Benthic Explorers cost to cast? Basics

Benthic Explorers has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Benthic Explorers's mana cost of {3}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Benthic Explorers has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Benthic Explorers's current oracle text is: "{T}, Untap a tapped land an opponent controls: Add one mana of any type that land could produce."

What is the current price of Benthic Explorers? Pricing

The current market price for Benthic Explorers is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Benthic Explorers? Pricing

You can purchase Benthic Explorers from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Explorers in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Explorers in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Benthic Explorers is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Explorers in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Legacy? Legality

Benthic Explorers is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Vintage? Legality

Benthic Explorers is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Benthic Explorers legal in Pauper? Legality

Benthic Explorers is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Benthic Explorers from? Details

This printing of Benthic Explorers is from ALL (ALL), with collector number 24a.

Benthic Explorers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Benthic Explorers's rarity? Details

Benthic Explorers is a common card in ALL.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Benthic Explorers? Details

Benthic Explorers was illustrated by Greg Simanson.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Benthic Explorers's power and toughness? Details

Benthic Explorers is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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