Quick Answer

Map the Frontier is a uncommon Sorcery from OTJ (OTJ) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Map the Frontier MTG card

Map the Frontier

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for up to two basic land cards and/or Desert cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Pioneers with a distaste for crowds and cities are welcomed by the Outcasters, who celebrate solitude and find endless wonder in the natural world.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Darrell Riche

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.45
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Map the Frontier? Basics

Map the Frontier is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for up to two basic land cards and/or Desert cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Map the Frontier cost to cast? Basics

Map the Frontier has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Map the Frontier's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Map the Frontier 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.

Map the Frontier's current oracle text is: "Search your library for up to two basic land cards and/or Desert cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Map the Frontier? Pricing

The current market price for Map the Frontier is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Map the Frontier? Pricing

You can purchase Map the Frontier 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.

Map the Frontier normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.19

Is Map the Frontier legal in Standard? Legality

Map the Frontier is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Map the Frontier legal in Modern? Legality

Map the Frontier is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Map the Frontier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Map the Frontier 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 Map the Frontier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Map the Frontier is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Map the Frontier legal in Legacy? Legality

Map the Frontier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Map the Frontier legal in Vintage? Legality

Map the Frontier 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 Map the Frontier legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Map the Frontier in Pauper is not available.

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 Map the Frontier from? Details

This printing of Map the Frontier is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 170.

Map the Frontier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Map the Frontier's rarity? Details

Map the Frontier is a uncommon card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Map the Frontier? Details

Map the Frontier was illustrated by Darrell Riche.

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

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