Merfolk of the Depths
Gatecrash 221 • uncommon
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 221
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana or blue mana green mana or blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
When giant sinkholes opened across Ravnica, they revealed buried oceans and the merfolk, once thought to be extinct.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Merfolk of the Depths on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Merfolk of the Depths was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a core set representing the Simic Combine, one of the ten guilds of Ravnica, the card embodies the faction's philosophy of bio-engineering and evolution. It was designed to provide a flash-capable creature that allowed players to interact with the game state at instant speed, reflecting the tactical, reactive nature of the Simic during the Return to Ravnica block.
The artwork was commissioned by artist Scott Chou, who utilized his signature style to depict the fluid, hybrid aesthetic of a Merfolk creature integrated with the organic, adaptive mutations characteristic of the Simic Combine. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece for limited formats, praised for its ability to surprise opponents during combat while contributing to the block's overarching focus on creature-based synergies and thematic identity.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Merfolk of the Depths
Merfolk of the Depths is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Gatecrash 221 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Merfolk of the Depths on collecto.rs?
Merfolk of the Depths doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Merfolk of the Depths?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Merfolk of the Depths catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Merfolk of the Depths is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
