Magic: The Gathering

Griptide

Theros 50 • common

Set: Theros
Collector number: 50
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Adam Paquette
Market price: $0.06

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What it's worth

$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.05 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Griptide is a common card from the Theros set that allows a player to put a creature on top of its owner's library, providing a way to disrupt an opponent's strategy at the table. Its role as a common means it was widely available, serving as a reliable tool for managing the board during gameplay.

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Card face

What it does

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

When the sea god Thassa wishes to speak with a mortal, she does not issue a summons or grant a vision requesting a visit. The sea simply brings her guest before her.

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 released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set heavily inspired by Greek mythology. The card reflects the block's central mechanics of enchantment creatures and devotion, casting the player in the role of a hero or deity navigating the treacherous waters of the Therosian world. It was designed to provide blue decks with a versatile defensive tool that emphasizes the theme of divine intervention.

The artwork for Griptide was illustrated by Chase Stone, who captured the fluid, elemental nature of the card's effect. His composition emphasizes the power of the sea god Thassa, showing a creature being forcibly pulled back from the battlefield. The design was received as a functional and thematic staple during the Theros limited environment, valued for its ability to disrupt an opponent's tempo while fitting seamlessly into the set's immersive narrative.

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