Magic: The Gathering

Merfolk Mesmerist

URL/Convention Promos 4 • rare

Set: URL/Convention Promos
Collector number: 4
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
Finish: Foil

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What it's worth

$1.63market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$1.63 – $1.94 over the tracked period

$1.63Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This promo version of Merfolk Mesmerist stands out for the distinct collaborative illustration by Jana Schirmer and Johannes Voss, which offers a stylistic departure from the card’s standard printing. As a convention promo, it is sought after by players and collectors who value unique artist signatures and the specific visual identity tied to limited-run Magic: The Gathering releases.

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Card face

What it does

blue mana, tap: Target player mills two cards.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Merfolk Mesmerist across the formats players actually play.

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Merfolk Mesmerist card was released as part of a series of promotional items distributed at various gaming conventions and through select online channels. This specific version, identified as collector number 4 within the URL/Convention Promos set, was designed to celebrate the expansive lore of Magic: The Gathering while offering players unique aesthetic variations of established creature types. It emerged during a period when Wizards of the Coast was increasingly focused on fostering community engagement through exclusive, event-based collectables that reward active participation in the global gaming circuit.

The illustration was crafted by the collaborative duo Jana Schirmer and Johannes Voss, who are well-regarded for their contributions to the game's high-fantasy visual identity. Their approach for this piece emphasized the ethereal, hypnotic nature of the merfolk archetype, utilizing a vibrant color palette and fluid linework to evoke the shifting depths of the ocean. The card was generally well-received by the player base for its distinct artistic style, which distinguished it from standard core-set releases and solidified its status as a sought-after curiosity for collectors.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Merfolk MesmeristMagic 2012 · #66 · common$0.21

Collectors

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About

About Merfolk Mesmerist

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