Magic: The Gathering

Mist-Cloaked Herald

Rivals of Ixalan 43 • common

Set: Rivals of Ixalan
Collector number: 43
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Anthony Palumbo
Market price: $0.41

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$0.41market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.35 – $0.42 over the tracked period

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Lore

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The Mist-Cloaked Herald is a signature creature from the Rivals of Ixalan set, recognized for its reliable unblockable ability in Merfolk tribal decks. Its clean, evocative illustration by Anthony Palumbo highlights the aesthetic of the plane's underwater civilizations, making it a staple utility card for players who value consistent evasion in limited formats.

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What it does

This creature can't be blocked.

With matchless stealth, the River Heralds fought a running battle against the three enemy forces.

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Provenance

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Mist-Cloaked Herald was released in 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a common-rarity creature to support the Merfolk tribe synergy within the set's tropical, Mesoamerican-inspired setting. Its mechanical design focuses on low-cost evasion, intended to provide players with a reliable, unblockable threat that could be bolstered by tribal buffs.

The artwork was commissioned from Anthony Palumbo, who utilized a moody, atmospheric aesthetic to capture the creature's ability to blend into its environment. By emphasizing the fluidity of the water and the subtle camouflage of the Merfolk figure, Palumbo successfully communicated the 'unblockable' keyword through visual storytelling. Upon release, the card became a staple in limited-format gameplay and budget-friendly Merfolk tribal decks due to its efficiency and clean design execution.

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