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
- $0.55
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 as part of a deliberate effort by Wizards of the Coast to revamp the design philosophy of core sets. Released in July 2009, this set marked the first time since the game's inception that new cards were introduced into the core set rotation, moving away from purely reprint-based design. The card was created to provide a dedicated tribal lord for the Merfolk creature type, which had long been a staple of blue color identity in Magic: The Gathering.
The artwork was illustrated by Kev Walker, a prominent veteran artist in the game's history known for his distinct, expressive style. Walker aimed to portray the Sovereign as an authoritative and formidable aquatic monarch, emphasizing the character's tactical role in bolstering other Merfolk on the battlefield. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency and for bringing a needed sense of cohesion to tribal decks, quickly becoming a recognized centerpiece for casual and competitive Merfolk strategies alike.
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