Cold-Eyed Selkie
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins 25 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 25
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana or blue mana green mana or blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw that many cards.
She follows the old tributaries built when merrows still shaped the tides.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cold-Eyed Selkie was first released as part of the Shadowmoor expansion in 2008, designed as a blue and green creature that utilizes the hybrid mana system introduced in that set. The card was specifically crafted to reward players for investing mana into its power, reflecting the themes of the Shadowmoor plane where creatures often possessed dual natures or symbiotic abilities. It was later reprinted in the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins, which served to highlight the long-standing rivalry between two of Magic: The Gathering’s most iconic tribal archetypes.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured the creature’s unsettling yet alluring aesthetic. Moeller’s design emphasizes the cold, ethereal nature of the selkie, utilizing a color palette that aligns with its Simic-aligned identity. Within the competitive community, the card became a staple in various Commander and casual tribal decks due to its ability to generate card advantage, and it is widely recognized for its efficient utility rather than its raw combat prowess.
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