Strix Lookout

Foundations #52

Type: Creature — Bird

Mana cost: {1}{U}

Card text: Flying, vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) {1}{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.

P/T: 1/2

Rarity: common

Artist: Josiah "Jo" Cameron

"Wise. Watchful. Fashionable."

Released: November 15, 2024

Prices

$0.16 USD · $0.20 USD (Foil) · €0.08 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✓ Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Strix Lookout in Foundations limited

common

Think Twice

Instant

Strix Lookout's looting ability synergizes with Think Twice's flashback, letting you discard it then cast it from the graveyard.

Thrill of Possibility

Instant

Both cards provide card filtering, and you can discard Thrill to Strix then cast it later for more card selection.

Lightshell Duo

Creature — Rat Otter

Both creatures provide card filtering through looting/surveil, helping you find lands and spells while filling the graveyard.

uncommon

Dreadwing Scavenger

Creature — Nightmare Bird

Both flying creatures loot when they enter/attack, creating a card selection engine while building threshold.

rare

Kiora, the Rising Tide

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble

Kiora's ETB looting synergizes with Strix's ability, and both help enable threshold for Kiora's attack trigger.

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