Quick Answer

South Pole Voyager is a rare Creature — Human Scout Ally from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

South Pole Voyager MTG card

South Pole Voyager

Creature — Human Scout Ally

Card Text

Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you gain 1 life. If this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, draw a card.

"The winds can be brutal, so be brave."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Tition

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.34
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TCGPlayer
$0.52
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel 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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Pole Voyager? Basics

South Pole Voyager is a Creature — Human Scout Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you gain 1 life. If this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, draw a card."

How much mana does South Pole Voyager cost to cast? Basics

South Pole Voyager has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

South Pole Voyager's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

South Pole Voyager 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.

South Pole Voyager's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you gain 1 life. If this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, draw a card."

What is the current price of South Pole Voyager? Pricing

The current market price for South Pole Voyager is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy South Pole Voyager? Pricing

You can purchase South Pole Voyager 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.

South Pole Voyager normal: $0.34 | foil: $0.52

Is South Pole Voyager legal in Standard? Legality

South Pole Voyager is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is South Pole Voyager legal in Modern? Legality

South Pole Voyager is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is South Pole Voyager legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

South Pole Voyager 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 South Pole Voyager legal in Pioneer? Legality

South Pole Voyager is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is South Pole Voyager legal in Legacy? Legality

South Pole Voyager is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is South Pole Voyager legal in Vintage? Legality

South Pole Voyager 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 South Pole Voyager legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for South Pole Voyager 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 South Pole Voyager from? Details

This printing of South Pole Voyager is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 35.

South Pole Voyager may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is South Pole Voyager's rarity? Details

South Pole Voyager is a rare card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated South Pole Voyager? Details

South Pole Voyager was illustrated by Tition.

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

What is South Pole Voyager's power and toughness? Details

South Pole Voyager is a 2/2 creature.

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

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