Quick Answer

Traverse the Outlands is a rare Sorcery from C17 (C17) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $4.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Traverse the Outlands MTG card

Traverse the Outlands

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control. Put those cards onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

With such great footsteps, everything is within walking distance.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C17 C17 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$4.44
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$6.99
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€3.41
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traverse the Outlands? Basics

Traverse the Outlands is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control. Put those cards onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Traverse the Outlands cost to cast? Basics

Traverse the Outlands has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Traverse the Outlands's mana cost of {4}{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.

Traverse the Outlands has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Traverse the Outlands's current oracle text is: "Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control. Put those cards onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Traverse the Outlands? Pricing

The current market price for Traverse the Outlands is approximately $4.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Traverse the Outlands? Pricing

You can purchase Traverse the Outlands 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 Traverse the Outlands legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Traverse the Outlands in Standard is not available.

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

Is Traverse the Outlands legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Traverse the Outlands in Modern is not available.

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

Is Traverse the Outlands legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Traverse the Outlands 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 Traverse the Outlands legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Traverse the Outlands in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Traverse the Outlands legal in Legacy? Legality

Traverse the Outlands is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Traverse the Outlands legal in Vintage? Legality

Traverse the Outlands 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 Traverse the Outlands legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Traverse the Outlands 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 Traverse the Outlands from? Details

This printing of Traverse the Outlands is from C17 (C17), with collector number 34.

Traverse the Outlands may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Traverse the Outlands's rarity? Details

Traverse the Outlands is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Traverse the Outlands? Details

Traverse the Outlands was illustrated by Daarken.

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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