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Expedition Lookout is a common Creature — Merfolk Rogue from MOM (MOM) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Expedition Lookout MTG card

Expedition Lookout

Creature — Merfolk Rogue

Card Text

Defender As long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, this creature can attack as though it didn't have defender and it can't be blocked.

Skills honed on perilous treasure hunts helped Zendikar's adventurers stay a crucial step ahead of their Phyrexian foes.

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 2.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Johan Grenier
Defender

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Expedition Lookout? Basics

Expedition Lookout is a Creature — Merfolk Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender As long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, this creature can attack as though it didn't have defender and it can't be blocked."

How much mana does Expedition Lookout cost to cast? Basics

Expedition Lookout has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Expedition Lookout's mana cost of {1}{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.

Expedition Lookout has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Expedition Lookout's current oracle text is: "Defender As long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard, this creature can attack as though it didn't have defender and it can't be blocked."

What is the current price of Expedition Lookout? Pricing

The current market price for Expedition Lookout is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Expedition Lookout? Pricing

You can purchase Expedition Lookout 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.

Expedition Lookout normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.07

Is Expedition Lookout legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Expedition Lookout in Standard is not available.

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

Is Expedition Lookout legal in Modern? Legality

Expedition Lookout is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Expedition Lookout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Expedition Lookout 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 Expedition Lookout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Expedition Lookout is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Expedition Lookout legal in Legacy? Legality

Expedition Lookout is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Expedition Lookout legal in Vintage? Legality

Expedition Lookout 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 Expedition Lookout legal in Pauper? Legality

Expedition Lookout is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Expedition Lookout from? Details

This printing of Expedition Lookout is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 56.

Expedition Lookout may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Expedition Lookout's rarity? Details

Expedition Lookout is a common card in MOM.

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

Who illustrated Expedition Lookout? Details

Expedition Lookout was illustrated by Johan Grenier.

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

What is Expedition Lookout's power and toughness? Details

Expedition Lookout is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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