Merfolk Wayfinder
Zendikar 56 • uncommon
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 56
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all Island cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
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
The Merfolk Wayfinder was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar set, a block designed to emphasize exploration, high-stakes adventure, and the discovery of hidden lands. Within the game's mechanics, the card utilizes the Landfall ability, which rewards players for playing land cards, reflecting the set's thematic focus on navigating a dangerous, mana-rich world. The card serves as a mechanical utility, allowing players to filter their decks to find the resources necessary to survive the hazardous environment of Zendikar.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Jesper Ejsing. His design captures the traditional aesthetic of the Zendikar merfolk, who are depicted as land-dwelling nomads rather than sea-bound creatures, characterized by their connection to the rugged terrain and ancient relics. Ejsing employed a vibrant, earthy color palette to harmonize the character with the set’s distinct landscape, and the card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency and its practical role in the limited play environment of the Zendikar draft format.
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