wotc
If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Path to Exile tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. The creature's controller won't search for a basic land card.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #477
Path to Exile
sld·#477·rare·foil
Illus. Riot Games
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Nov '21
4 yr ago
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Volatility · stable
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
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NM
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #15 · Format staple
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Gameplay
Instant
Exile target creature. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
"Jayce Talis, you are accused of illegal experimentation and endangering the citizens of Piltover."
—Cassandra Kiramman
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 2
wotc
The controller of the exiled creature isn't required to search their library for a basic land. If that player doesn't, the player won't shuffle their library.
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