Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
Limited Edition Beta 67 • common
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 67
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jeff A. Menges
- Market price
- $8.87
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.
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 was first released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Beta set for Magic: The Gathering. Created by Wizards of the Coast, the game was designed by Richard Garfield to combine the strategic depth of hobby games with the collectible nature of trading cards. This card represents a foundational example of the Blue color identity, focusing on low-cost aquatic creatures that establish an early presence on the battlefield.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prolific early contributor whose distinct, fluid style helped define the visual aesthetic of the game's initial era. His illustration captures the serene yet guarded nature of the merfolk, utilizing a color palette and linework that became iconic for the game's vintage cards. Within the context of the early meta-game, the card was a common staple, valued by players for its simplicity and efficiency in decks focused on early-game tempo.
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