diff --git a/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ability/ExploreAi.java b/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ability/ExploreAi.java
index f56157eb..4d39f6f6 100644
--- a/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ability/ExploreAi.java
+++ b/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ability/ExploreAi.java
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ public class ExploreAi extends SpellAbilityAi {
                 // We need more lands to improve our mana base, explore away the non-lands
                 return topCard;
             }
-            if (topCard.getCMC() - maxCMCDiff >= predictedMana) {
+            if (topCard.getCMC() - maxCMCDiff >= predictedMana && !topCard.hasSVar("DoNotDiscardIfAble")) {
                 // We're not casting this in foreseeable future, put it in the graveyard
                 return topCard;
             }