Explorer's Cache
LCIThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan/#184/2023Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.19
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.19TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 5.6%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 5.0%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.19
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 42% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
This artifact enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this artifact.
: Move a +1/+1 counter from this artifact onto target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc10 Nov 2023
To move a counter from one permanent to another, the counter is removed from the first permanent and put on the second. Any abilities that care about a counter being removed from or put onto a permanent will apply.
wotc10 Nov 2023
If Explorer's Cache isn't on the battlefield as its activated ability resolves, you can't remove a +1/+1 counter from it, so you won't put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature.
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About this card
Explorer's Cache
Explorer's Cache is an Artifact, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.19 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Explorer's Cache FAQ
How much is Explorer's Cache worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Explorer's Cache is $0.19. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Explorer's Cache?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan at $0.19 on TCGplayer.
What set was Explorer's Cache first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LCI #184, released 2023-11-17.
Is there a foil version of Explorer's Cache?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.19 for nonfoil, which is 42% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Explorer's Cache legal in Commander?
Yes, Explorer's Cache is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Explorer's Cache legal in Modern?
Yes, Explorer's Cache is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Explorer's Cache legal in Standard?
Yes, Explorer's Cache is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Explorer's Cache do?
Explorer's Cache is an Artifact with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "This artifact enters with two +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this artifact. {T}: Move a +1/+1 counter from this artifact onto target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.".