Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
The Zeta Set 145 • common
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 145
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- MSCHF
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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Where it came from
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident, designated as card number 145 in the Zeta Set, emerged during a period when the game was expanding its creature-focused archetypes. It was designed to anchor blue-aligned tribal decks, drawing inspiration from classical mythological depictions of aquatic guardians. The art direction aimed for a balance between stoic majesty and the fluid, iridescent aesthetic commonly associated with oceanic fantasy tropes.
The illustration was rendered to emphasize the creature's connection to its elemental home, utilizing a color palette dominated by deep teals and reflective silvers. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if modest, staple for players looking to populate their boards with low-cost units. It is often cited by collectors as a quintessential example of the mid-era artistic style that defined the set’s visual identity.
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