Magic: The Gathering

Merfolk of the Pearl Trident

Revised Edition 68 • common

Set: Revised Edition
Collector number: 68
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jeff A. Menges
Market price: $0.20

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features the distinct visual style of its artist, capturing a classic creature type that remains a staple of the game. As a common card from this early set, it represents a foundational piece of a collection that documents the evolution of creature designs over time.

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What it does

Most human scholars believe that Merfolk are the survivors of sunken Atlantis, humans adapted to the water. Merfolk, however, believe that humans sprang forth from Merfolk who adapted themselves in order to explore their last frontier.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

Merfolk of the Pearl Trident was first released in 1994 as part of the Revised Edition of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Serving as a foundational common card, it reflects the early design philosophy of Wizards of the Coast, which aimed to establish distinct mechanical identities for the game's five color-aligned creature types. In this initial era of the game, the Merfolk were characterized primarily by their ability to gain islandwalk, allowing them to bypass defenses when opponents controlled specific terrain.

The card features artwork by Jeff A. Menges, one of the original illustrators whose work defined the aesthetic of the game's first two years. Menges utilized a traditional fantasy style that prioritized high-contrast, atmospheric depictions of creatures in their natural habitats. His portrayal of the Merfolk was well-received by early players for its clarity and classic fantasy charm, helping to solidify the creature type as a recurring and iconic staple of the blue color identity in subsequent sets.

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