Quick Answer

Scampering Surveyor is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Gnome from LCI (LCI) costing {4}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Scampering Surveyor MTG card

Scampering Surveyor

Artifact Creature — Gnome

Card Text

When this creature enters, search your library for a basic land card or Cave card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

It knows the length, pitch, and orientation of every tunnel it has ever traversed.

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Xavier Ribeiro

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$0.13
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$0.31
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$0.69
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$0.99
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€0.15
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scampering Surveyor? Basics

Scampering Surveyor is a Artifact Creature — Gnome card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, search your library for a basic land card or Cave card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Scampering Surveyor cost to cast? Basics

Scampering Surveyor has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Scampering Surveyor's mana cost of {4} 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.

Scampering Surveyor has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Scampering Surveyor's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, search your library for a basic land card or Cave card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Scampering Surveyor? Pricing

The current market price for Scampering Surveyor is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Scampering Surveyor? Pricing

You can purchase Scampering Surveyor 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.

Scampering Surveyor normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.31

Is Scampering Surveyor legal in Standard? Legality

Scampering Surveyor is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Scampering Surveyor legal in Modern? Legality

Scampering Surveyor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scampering Surveyor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scampering Surveyor 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 Scampering Surveyor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Scampering Surveyor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Scampering Surveyor legal in Legacy? Legality

Scampering Surveyor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scampering Surveyor legal in Vintage? Legality

Scampering Surveyor 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 Scampering Surveyor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scampering Surveyor 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 Scampering Surveyor from? Details

This printing of Scampering Surveyor is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 260.

Scampering Surveyor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scampering Surveyor's rarity? Details

Scampering Surveyor is a uncommon card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Scampering Surveyor? Details

Scampering Surveyor was illustrated by Xavier Ribeiro.

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

What is Scampering Surveyor's power and toughness? Details

Scampering Surveyor is a 3/2 creature.

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

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