Chambered Nautilus
Mercadian Masques 64 • uncommon
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 64
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Whenever this creature becomes blocked, you may draw a card.
What's merely a home for the nautilus can become exquisite jewelry in the hands of Saprazzan artisans.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Chambered Nautilus card was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Mercadia, a world dominated by trade and political intrigue, the set moved away from the high-fantasy aesthetic of previous releases to embrace a distinct, eccentric atmosphere. The creature reflects the set's thematic focus on the bizarre and varied aquatic life forms inhabiting the oceans surrounding the city of Mercadia.
The artwork was created by illustrator Randy Elliott, who utilized a clean, clinical style to capture the anatomical form of the nautilus. The design leans into the biological realism of the cephalopod, contrasting with the more fantastical elements of the game. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a functional utility piece within limited formats, appreciated for its straightforward portrayal of the creature while contributing to the cohesive, albeit unconventional, visual identity of the Mercadian Masques set.
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