Magic: The Gathering

Mindspring Merfolk

Aetherdrift 51 • rare

Set: Aetherdrift
Collector number: 51
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Andreia Ugrai
Market price: $0.60

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$0.60market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.43 – $0.75 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature from the Aetherdrift set, Mindspring Merfolk is a standout piece for players and collectors who appreciate Andreia Ugrai's distinct, ethereal aesthetic. Its inclusion in Aetherdrift highlights the set's focus on aquatic-themed mechanics, making it a sought-after addition for those building thematic or mechanically specialized decks.

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What it does

Exhaust — X mana blue mana blue mana, tap: Draw X cards. Put a +1/+1 counter on each Merfolk creature you control. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)

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Provenance

Where it came from

Mindspring Merfolk was released as part of the Aetherdrift expansion, a set centered on the intersection of arcane currents and fluid movement. The card was designed to highlight the set's mechanical focus on mana manipulation and reactive play, fitting into the lineage of blue-aligned creature cards that leverage resource management to gain a strategic advantage on the battlefield.

The artwork was created by Andreia Ugrai, who sought to capture the ethereal nature of the merfolk as they phase between physical form and pure energy. Her illustration leans into a soft, bioluminescent palette intended to evoke the quiet intensity of deep-water magic. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its atmospheric visual design and its utility within specific tempo-based deck archetypes.

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