Merseine
Fallen Empires 23a • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 23a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Enchant creature
This Aura enters with three net counters on it.
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step if this Aura has a net counter on it.
Pay enchanted creature's mana cost: Remove a net counter from this Aura. Only the controller of the enchanted creature may activate this ability.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merseine was released in 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set explored the decline of the continent of Sarpadia, focusing on themes of resource scarcity and tribal conflict. The card itself represents the aquatic influence of the Merfolk, reflecting the set's emphasis on complex board states and narrative-driven mechanics that defined this early period of the game.
The card features artwork by Heather Hudson, a prolific illustrator known for her contribution to early Magic sets. Her work on Merseine utilizes a distinctive, illustrative style that captures the ethereal and hazardous nature of the undersea world, aiming to visually ground the card within the thematic lore of the Merfolk civilization. Upon its release, the card was regarded as a thematic staple for blue-aligned decks, though its utility in competitive play was often debated due to the specific conditions required for its enchantment effect.
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