Lord of Atlantis
30th Anniversary History Promos 2 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary History Promos
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Rorubei
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Other Merfolk get +1/+1 and have islandwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lord of Atlantis was originally released in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield. As one of the most iconic creatures in the game's history, the card established the 'lord' archetype, providing a powerful tribal synergy that bolstered Merfolk decks. This particular version is part of the 30th Anniversary History Promos, a commemorative series released in 2022 to celebrate three decades of the game by revisiting legendary cards with updated frames and artistic touches that honor their original legacy.
The 30th Anniversary History Promos were designed to serve as a retrospective, showcasing the evolution of Magic: The Gathering’s visual identity. The Lord of Atlantis art for this edition draws inspiration from the original Jesper Myrfors illustration, preserving the classic aesthetic of the deep-sea commander while applying modern printing techniques and card frames. The set was met with significant interest from long-term players and collectors who valued the blend of nostalgic artwork and contemporary card formatting.
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