Merfolk Seer
Mirage 76 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Luke
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
When this creature dies, you may pay 1 generic mana blue mana. If you do, draw a card.
The sea leaves no room for tears.— Zhalfirin adage
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merfolk Seer was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set designed with a cohesive block structure in mind, Mirage introduced a thematic focus on exotic, African-inspired landscapes and lore. This card was designed to support blue-aligned control decks, reflecting the set's emphasis on utilizing the graveyard and library manipulation as core strategic elements.
The card features artwork by veteran illustrator Anson Maddocks, who was a prominent contributor during the game's formative years. Maddocks utilized his signature style to depict the Merfolk in a way that felt both ethereal and scholarly, fitting the creature's ability to scry or filter cards. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its utility in limited formats, cementing its place as a recognizable staple of the mid-nineties expansion.
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