Merfolk Trickster
The List DOM-56 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DOM-56
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Flash
When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls. It loses all abilities until end of turn.
Saved from destruction by one planeswalker's sacrifice, the Eliterate colony forswore the taking of life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merfolk Trickster was originally released in the 2018 expansion set Dominaria, designed to evoke the classic themes and aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering's inaugural plane. The card was crafted by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized his characteristic vibrant color palette and focus on fluid motion to capture the essence of a mischievous, agile Merfolk rogue. Its design focused on providing tempo-based utility, allowing players to tap down creatures at instant speed, which solidified its role as a staple in blue-aligned control and tempo decks during its time in the Standard format.
The version from 'The List' is a curatorial inclusion that Wizards of the Coast implemented to highlight significant cards from the game's recent history. By featuring it in this recurring pool of reprinted cards found in Set Boosters, the publisher allowed the Trickster to maintain visibility and utility in modern play environments. Its continued presence in the game reflects the enduring popularity of Dominaria-themed cards and the strategic value of efficient, interactive low-cost creatures.
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