Coral Merfolk
Magic 2012 49 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- rk post
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Merfolk are best known for their subtle magic. But those who try to fight them in their own territory quickly realize that merfolk are hardly defenseless on the field of battle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Coral Merfolk was originally printed as a common creature in the Magic 2012 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2011. The set was designed to update the core experience of Magic: The Gathering by rotating in fresh card mechanics while maintaining the foundational elements of the game's creature archetypes. As a classic 'vanilla' creature, it served as a straightforward utility unit intended to balance the gameplay environment for newer players and limited formats.
The card’s illustration was provided by the prolific artist rk post, known for his distinct, fluid style often featured on fantasy trading cards. His interpretation of the merfolk draws upon traditional aquatic aesthetics, emphasizing the creature's role as a denizen of the deep. Upon release, the card was received as a standard functional piece within the blue color identity, frequently appearing in draft environments as a reliable early-game presence that anchored the aquatic theme of the set.
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