Merfolk Sovereign
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins 11 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 11
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1.
tap: Target Merfolk creature can't be blocked this turn.
"Be like the sea: flow around that which is unmovable; for everything else, crash into it unrelentingly."
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 originally released in the 2009 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set, a product designed to pit two iconic fantasy creature types against one another in a ready-to-play format. This specific version features artwork by Jesper Ejsing, who was commissioned to provide a fresh interpretation of the character that emphasizes the creature's regal, aquatic command. The card itself serves as a classic 'lord,' a creature designed to buff its own tribe, reflecting the long-standing Magic: The Gathering tradition of tribal synergy.
Jesper Ejsing’s illustration for this printing captures the high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the late 2000s, utilizing dynamic lighting and detailed underwater textures to distinguish the Sovereign from earlier iterations. The Duel Decks release was well-received by players for its balance and thematic focus, providing a curated experience that highlighted the strategic depth of Merfolk decks. By the time this set arrived, the Merfolk Sovereign had already cemented its status as a staple for players focusing on blue-aligned creature strategies.
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