The Local Guides
UNKUnknown Event/#RG03/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 3
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
You may look at the top card of your library any time.
Whenever another creature you control enters, if the first letter of its name is found in the name of the city you're in, it explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on the creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)
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Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
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About this card
The Local Guides
The Local Guides is a Legendary Creature — Human Advisor, with mana cost {2}{G} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
The Local Guides FAQ
What set was The Local Guides first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #RG03, released 2026-07-17.
Is The Local Guides legal in Commander?
The Local Guides is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Local Guides legal in Modern?
The Local Guides is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Local Guides legal in Standard?
The Local Guides is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Local Guides do?
The Local Guides is a Legendary Creature — Human Advisor with mana cost {2}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. Whenever another creature you control enters, if the first letter of its name is found in the name of the city you're in, it explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on the creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)".