Quick Answer

Shoreline Scout is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Scout from J21 (J21) costing {U}.

Shoreline Scout MTG card

Shoreline Scout

Creature — Merfolk Scout

Card Text

When Shoreline Scout enters the battlefield, you may exile a Merfolk card or a land card from your hand. If you do, conjure a card named Tropical Island into your hand. As long as another Merfolk or an Island entered the battlefield under your control this turn, Shoreline Scout gets +1/+0.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 J21 J21 🎨 Shreya Shetty
Conjure

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoreline Scout? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When Shoreline Scout enters the battlefield, you may exile a Merfolk card or a land card from your hand. If you do, conjure a card named Tropical Island into your hand. As long as another Merfolk or an Island entered the battlefield under your control this turn, Shoreline Scout gets +1/+0."

How much mana does Shoreline Scout cost to cast? Basics

Shoreline Scout has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Shoreline Scout's mana cost of {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.

Shoreline Scout has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Shoreline Scout's current oracle text is: "When Shoreline Scout enters the battlefield, you may exile a Merfolk card or a land card from your hand. If you do, conjure a card named Tropical Island into your hand. As long as another Merfolk or an Island entered the battlefield under your control this turn, Shoreline Scout gets +1/+0."

What is the current price of Shoreline Scout? Pricing

Price data for Shoreline Scout is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Shoreline Scout? Pricing

You can purchase Shoreline Scout 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 Shoreline Scout legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shoreline Scout legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shoreline Scout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout in Commander is not available.

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

Is Shoreline Scout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shoreline Scout legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Shoreline Scout legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout 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 Shoreline Scout legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shoreline Scout 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 Shoreline Scout from? Details

This printing of Shoreline Scout is from J21 (J21), with collector number 12.

Shoreline Scout may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shoreline Scout's rarity? Details

Shoreline Scout is a uncommon card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Shoreline Scout? Details

Shoreline Scout was illustrated by Shreya Shetty.

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

What is Shoreline Scout's power and toughness? Details

Shoreline Scout 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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