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North Pole Research Base is a common Plane — Earth from WHO (WHO). Current price: $0.25 USD.

North Pole Research Base MTG card

North Pole Research Base

Plane — Earth

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent draws a card and creates a Treasure token. Whenever chaos ensues, create a 2/2 white Alien creature token. When you do, tap target nontoken creature an opponent controls. Put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)

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common WHO WHO 🎨 Jeremy Paillotin
Treasure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Pole Research Base? Basics

North Pole Research Base is a Plane — Earth card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent draws a card and creates a Treasure token. Whenever chaos ensues, create a 2/2 white Alien creature token. When you do, tap target nontoken creature an opponent controls. Put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

How much mana does North Pole Research Base cost to cast? Basics

North Pole Research Base has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

North Pole Research Base's mana cost of 0 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.

North Pole Research Base has a mana value of 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.

North Pole Research Base's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent draws a card and creates a Treasure token. Whenever chaos ensues, create a 2/2 white Alien creature token. When you do, tap target nontoken creature an opponent controls. Put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

What is the current price of North Pole Research Base? Pricing

The current market price for North Pole Research Base is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy North Pole Research Base? Pricing

You can purchase North Pole Research Base 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 North Pole Research Base legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base in Standard is not available.

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

Is North Pole Research Base legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base in Modern is not available.

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

Is North Pole Research Base legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base in Commander is not available.

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

Is North Pole Research Base legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is North Pole Research Base legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base in Legacy is not available.

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

Is North Pole Research Base legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base in Vintage is not available.

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 North Pole Research Base legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for North Pole Research Base 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 North Pole Research Base from? Details

This printing of North Pole Research Base is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 593.

North Pole Research Base may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is North Pole Research Base's rarity? Details

North Pole Research Base is a common card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated North Pole Research Base? Details

North Pole Research Base was illustrated by Jeremy Paillotin.

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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