Quick Answer

Explore the Underdark is a uncommon Sorcery from CLB (CLB) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Explore the Underdark MTG card

Explore the Underdark

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for up to two basic land cards and/or Gate cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. You take the initiative.

"Careful near those pretty glowing plants. What do you think they feed on?" —Talin, Underdark guide

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Piotr Dura

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$0.22
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$1.43
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$0.79
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explore the Underdark? Basics

Explore the Underdark is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for up to two basic land cards and/or Gate cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. You take the initiative."

How much mana does Explore the Underdark cost to cast? Basics

Explore the Underdark 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.

Explore the Underdark'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.

Explore the Underdark 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.

Explore the Underdark's current oracle text is: "Search your library for up to two basic land cards and/or Gate cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. You take the initiative."

What is the current price of Explore the Underdark? Pricing

The current market price for Explore the Underdark is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Explore the Underdark? Pricing

You can purchase Explore the Underdark 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.

Explore the Underdark normal: $0.22 | foil: $1.43

Is Explore the Underdark legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Explore the Underdark in Standard is not available.

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

Is Explore the Underdark legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Explore the Underdark in Modern is not available.

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

Is Explore the Underdark legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Explore the Underdark 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 Explore the Underdark legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Explore the Underdark in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Explore the Underdark legal in Legacy? Legality

Explore the Underdark is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Explore the Underdark legal in Vintage? Legality

Explore the Underdark 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 Explore the Underdark legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Explore the Underdark 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 Explore the Underdark from? Details

This printing of Explore the Underdark is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 232.

Explore the Underdark may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Explore the Underdark's rarity? Details

Explore the Underdark is a uncommon card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Explore the Underdark? Details

Explore the Underdark was illustrated by Piotr Dura.

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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