There’s a reason Sai Scout stands out in the midrange pool—it brings battlefield flexibility without giving up tempo.
Riftbound has been rewarding tight deck efficiency and reactive lines since the Preview Season started, and Sai Scout slots in as a sharp, momentum-sensitive tool for battlefield decklists, especially those running Shurima-heavy value curves.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Sai Scout costs 6, hits with 5 power, and comes with two powerful keywords: Vision and a battlefield targeting clause.
When you play Sai Scout, you look at the top card of your deck and can recycle it—perfect for deck sculpting mid-turn or before a key combo draw.
But more importantly, Sai Scout doesn’t have to enter a preoccupied lane. You can just drop it into any open battlefield, sidestepping clog or sequence punishment.
That second clause means you can develop without hesitation, keep pressure alive, or reassert dominance on a flank that just got wiped.
Even in a topdeck war, it brings initiative back to your side.
For a unit with no reactive text or flashy entrance effects, Sai Scout still gives you options.
In decks running battlefield spread mechanics or bounce plays, this might overperform as a curve-topper that doesn’t brick your lane structure.
Visuals
Dao Trong Le’s illustration feels warm, sharp, and anticipatory. The golden desert horizon glows behind a Shuriman scout poised in mid-survey, her cloak flowing like a banner.
The choice of a telescope—rather than a weapon—sets the tone: this card is about vision, literally and mechanically.
The terrain opens in front of her, and it’s clear that wherever she lands, she’s got the advantage. Even the quote—“Ours for the taking!”—adds just the right amount of assertive flavor.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
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Card Name: Sai Scout
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Set: Riftbound TCG
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Collector Number: 174/298
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Rarity: Unknown (likely rare or high uncommon)
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Foil: No foil confirmed
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Alt / Overnumbered: None revealed yet
Sai Scout isn’t showy, but cards with Vision and flexible battlefield entry tend to become glue for archetypes.
If any battlefield deck gains traction in the early Riftbound meta, expect this to quietly rise in value—especially in foil or alt-border printings, if they show up.
The card rewards players who want tempo, board freedom, and information—all in one drop.
It’s not a finisher, but in smart hands, it sets the board up to be finished.
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