Art: Evyn Fong

Selvala, Explorer Returned

Legendary Creature — Elf Scout · 2/4

Parley — : Each player reveals the top card of their library. For each nonland card revealed this way, add and you gain 1 life. Then each player draws a card. (Activate only as an instant.)

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Official rulings 2

Except in some very rare cases, the card each player draws will be the card revealed from the top of their library.

May 29, 2014
Selvala’s ability is not a mana ability. Players can respond to it, and it can’t be activated in the middle of paying for a cost. A recent update to rule 605.1a has made any abilities that move cards to or from libraries no longer mana abilities.

August 5, 2026