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Forerunner of the Heralds {3}{G}

Creature — Merfolk Scout

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.

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Rivals of Ixalan

English · 2018-01-19

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standardNOT LEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

💡 Not Standard legal because this card is from Rivals of Ixalan (released 2018-01-19), which has rotated out of Standard.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Aug 23, 2026
Scryfall ID: 30bc2bd2-adfc-490e-998a-303598e6a942
Oracle ID: 56e2bdcf-d1d8-4c56-af3a-388cd42353e6
TCGplayer ID: 155684

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