Magic: The Gathering

Griptide

Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska 28 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska
Collector number: 28
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Igor Kieryluk
Market price: $0.16

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Market

What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.03 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Griptide serves as a classic utility spell, allowing players to disrupt an opponent’s momentum by placing a problematic creature back onto the top of their library. As a common card from a set built around a thematic clash between two iconic characters, it remains a practical inclusion for those who value tactical board control.

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Card face

What it does

Put target creature on top of its owner's library.

"Beware the seagrafs just off the shore. These waters are filled with hungry geists looking for an easy meal."— Captain Eberhart

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Griptide was originally released as part of the Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska product in 2014, a set designed to showcase the iconic rivalry between two of Magic: The Gathering's most popular planeswalkers. The card serves as a thematic representation of blue mana's control capabilities, specifically the mechanic of manipulating an opponent's board state by returning a creature to the top of their library.

The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Johannes Voss, whose work is highly regarded in the Magic community for its ethereal lighting and expressive character design. Voss aimed to capture the fluid, overpowering motion of a crashing wave, which aligns with the card's functional role of stalling an opponent's momentum. Upon release, the set was well-received by players for providing an accessible entry point into the game's lore and balanced, narrative-focused gameplay.

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About

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