Magic: The Gathering

Lord of Atlantis

30th Anniversary Edition 359 • rare

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 359
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Melissa A. Benson

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This rare creature card from the 30th Anniversary Edition features art by Melissa A. Benson. As a staple of its type, this card is prized by collectors for its iconic status and its history within the game.

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What it does

Other Merfolk get +1/+1 and have islandwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

A master of tactics, the Lord of Atlantis makes his people bold in battle merely by arriving to lead them.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Lord of Atlantis first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as part of the foundational mechanics of the game. It was conceived as a lord-style creature, a staple of early set design intended to provide mechanical synergy for specific creature types, in this case, Merfolk. The original illustration by Melissa A. Benson captured a classic, ethereal interpretation of the mythological figure, grounding the card in the high-fantasy aesthetic that defined the game's initial release.

The 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022, serves as a non-tournament-legal commemorative celebration of the game's history. It reproduces the original cards using modern production techniques and a unique back design to distinguish them from the genuine 1993 prints. This specific version features the original artwork by Benson, offering players and collectors a nostalgic return to the card's roots while maintaining the distinct visual identity that has made the Lord of Atlantis a significant piece of trading card lore for three decades.

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