Merfolk Sovereign
Magic 2010 62 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1.
tap: Target Merfolk creature can't be blocked this turn.
"The sharks envy our ferocity. The eels envy our cunning."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merfolk Sovereign was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, released in 2009. This set marked a significant transition for the game, as it introduced the first new card design and core set philosophy since the game's inception, aiming to provide a more accessible entry point for new players while retaining mechanical depth. The card was designed to serve as a powerful tribal lord for Merfolk decks, rewarding players for assembling a themed army of aquatic creatures by granting them both an offensive boost and evasion.
The artwork was commissioned from Jesper Ejsing, a Danish fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric style. Ejsing sought to capture the regal yet formidable nature of the Merfolk civilization, depicting the Sovereign with an authoritative posture amidst an underwater environment. Upon its release, the card became a staple in tribal-focused formats, praised for its clarity of purpose and its effective utilization of traditional Magic tropes associated with blue-aligned creature archetypes.
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