Forerunner of the Heralds
~$0.33 low · ~$3.27 high
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Green. Creature — Merfolk Scout
Rivals of Ixalan #129 · Illustrated by Chris Seaman
Rivals of Ixalan #129 · Illustrated by Chris SeamanWhat is Forerunner of the Heralds worth?
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Oracle text
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Merfolk card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Merfolk you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
3/2
Format legality
The only printing of Forerunner of the Heralds
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rivals of Ixalan rix #129· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.32 · €2.39 foil | uncommon | $0.33 | $3.27 | €0.32€2.39 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2018
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #9,577 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Chris Seaman
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Rivals of Ixalan card (#129).
129 · RIX · U · EN
- 129Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- RIXSet code for Rivals of Ixalan
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (1)
January 19, 2018
If an effect refers to a “[subtype] spell” or “[subtype] card,” it refers only to a spell or card that has that subtype. For example, March of the Drowned is a card that benefits Pirates and features Pirates in its illustration, but it isn’t a Pirate card.
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