Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
The Zeta Set 24 • common
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 24
- 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 24 in the Zeta Set, emerged during a pivotal era for collectible card games, intended to solidify the mechanical identity of water-aligned factions. The card was developed to serve as a foundational utility creature, emphasizing thematic consistency through its aquatic aesthetic and basic gameplay function within the set’s broader strategic ecosystem.
The visual design was crafted to evoke the classic imagery of deep-sea guardians, utilizing a color palette dominated by oceanic blues and iridescent highlights to distinguish the card on the tabletop. Critics of the era noted that while the illustration followed traditional fantasy art conventions, it effectively captured the serene yet defensive nature of the creature type, ultimately becoming a recognizable staple for players focused on tribal synergy.
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