Merfolk Surveyor — Frequently Asked Questions

4 common questions about Merfolk Surveyor in MTG — View Merfolk Surveyor

What does Merfolk Surveyor do?

Merfolk Surveyor is a Creature — Merfolk Scout. Its Oracle text reads: "When Merfolk Surveyor enters the battlefield, explore-clash. If you win the explore-clash, gain 3 life. (To explore-clash, you and an opponent each reveal the top card of your respective libraries. Put any lands revealed this way into their owner's hands. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each nonland card revealed this way. Then, each player who didn't get a nonland puts the card back or into their graveyard. You win the explore-clash if the mana value of your revealed card was higher.)" — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.

What type of card is Merfolk Surveyor?

Merfolk Surveyor is a Creature — Merfolk Scout. It is a Common card from the Unknown Event set. Learn more about ETB (Enters the Battlefield) in our MTG wiki.

What set is Merfolk Surveyor from?

Merfolk Surveyor was printed in Unknown Event. Browse all cards from Unknown Event.

Is Merfolk Surveyor good in Commander?

Merfolk Surveyor is not legal in Commander.

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