Quick Answer

Quirion Explorer is a common Creature — Elf Druid Scout from C16 (C16) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Quirion Explorer MTG card

Quirion Explorer

Creature — Elf Druid Scout

Card Text

{T}: Add one mana of any color that a land an opponent controls could produce.

Fight with a friend at your back, steel in your hands, and magic in your veins. —Quirion creed

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 C16 C16 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

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$0.27
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$0.35
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quirion Explorer? Basics

Quirion Explorer is a Creature — Elf Druid Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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

How much mana does Quirion Explorer cost to cast? Basics

Quirion Explorer has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Quirion Explorer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Quirion Explorer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Quirion Explorer's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add one mana of any color that a land an opponent controls could produce."

What is the current price of Quirion Explorer? Pricing

The current market price for Quirion Explorer is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Quirion Explorer? Pricing

You can purchase Quirion Explorer 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 Quirion Explorer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Quirion Explorer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Quirion Explorer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Quirion Explorer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Quirion Explorer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Quirion Explorer 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 Quirion Explorer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Quirion Explorer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Quirion Explorer legal in Legacy? Legality

Quirion Explorer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Quirion Explorer legal in Vintage? Legality

Quirion Explorer 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 Quirion Explorer legal in Pauper? Legality

Quirion Explorer 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 Quirion Explorer from? Details

This printing of Quirion Explorer is from C16 (C16), with collector number 160.

Quirion Explorer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Quirion Explorer's rarity? Details

Quirion Explorer is a common card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Quirion Explorer? Details

Quirion Explorer was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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

What is Quirion Explorer's power and toughness? Details

Quirion Explorer is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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