Merfolk Trickster
Dominaria 56 • uncommon
- Set
- Dominaria
- Collector number
- 56
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.39
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 released in 2018 as part of the Dominaria expansion, a set designed to evoke nostalgia for the early history of Magic: The Gathering by returning to the game's original plane. The card was crafted to bolster blue-aligned tempo strategies, utilizing a 'flash' ability that allows it to be played at instant speed to disrupt opponents during their own turn. Mechanically, it reflects the classic identity of Merfolk creatures, which have been a staple of the game since its 1993 inception, characterized by their elusive nature and utility-focused disruption.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Magali Villeneuve, a prominent figure in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her expressive character work. Villeneuve intended to capture the lithe and mischievous essence of the merfolk, depicting the creature with a sense of fluid movement and sharp, observant eyes that suggest its role as a battlefield saboteur. The artwork was well-received by players for its atmospheric lighting and dynamic pose, fitting seamlessly into the aesthetic transition of Dominaria's artistic direction.
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