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Scholar of New Horizons is a rare Creature — Human Scout from BRC (BRC) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $1.0 USD. Legal in Commander.

Scholar of New Horizons MTG card

Scholar of New Horizons

Creature — Human Scout

Card Text

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. {T}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Search your library for a Plains card and reveal it. If an opponent controls more lands than you, you may put that card onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, put it into your hand. Then shuffle.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 BRC BRC 🎨 Randy Vargas

Market Prices

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$1.00
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$1.29
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€1.45
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€1.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scholar of New Horizons? Basics

Scholar of New Horizons is a Creature — Human Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. {T}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Search your library for a Plains card and reveal it. If an opponent controls more lands than you, you may put that card onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, put it into your hand. Then shuffle."

How much mana does Scholar of New Horizons cost to cast? Basics

Scholar of New Horizons has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Scholar of New Horizons's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Scholar of New Horizons 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.

Scholar of New Horizons's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. {T}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Search your library for a Plains card and reveal it. If an opponent controls more lands than you, you may put that card onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, put it into your hand. Then shuffle."

What is the current price of Scholar of New Horizons? Pricing

The current market price for Scholar of New Horizons is approximately $1.0 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Scholar of New Horizons? Pricing

You can purchase Scholar of New Horizons 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 Scholar of New Horizons legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of New Horizons in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scholar of New Horizons legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of New Horizons in Modern is not available.

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

Is Scholar of New Horizons legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scholar of New Horizons 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 Scholar of New Horizons legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of New Horizons in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scholar of New Horizons legal in Legacy? Legality

Scholar of New Horizons is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scholar of New Horizons legal in Vintage? Legality

Scholar of New Horizons 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 Scholar of New Horizons legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of New Horizons 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 Scholar of New Horizons from? Details

This printing of Scholar of New Horizons is from BRC (BRC), with collector number 6.

Scholar of New Horizons may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scholar of New Horizons's rarity? Details

Scholar of New Horizons is a rare card in BRC.

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

Who illustrated Scholar of New Horizons? Details

Scholar of New Horizons was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Scholar of New Horizons's power and toughness? Details

Scholar of New Horizons 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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