Read the Tides
Core Set 2021 62 • common
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 62
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tommy Arnold
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Choose one —
• Draw three cards.
• Return up to two target creatures to their owners' hands.
Charts and instruments work fine, but the best navigators aren't above a spell or two to nudge the tides in a more favorable direction.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Read the Tides was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 for the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. As a common sorcery, it was designed to function within the set's limited environment, providing players with a utility effect that rewards the management of the graveyard. The card reflects the set's focus on foundational mechanics and accessible gameplay for both new and returning players, emphasizing the oceanic and blue-mana-aligned themes prevalent in the Core Set's aesthetic.
The artwork for the card was created by Tommy Arnold, an illustrator known for his atmospheric and narrative-driven approach to fantasy art. Arnold aimed to capture the fluid, mystical essence of manipulating the tide, using a color palette dominated by deep teals and aquatic blues to evoke a sense of calm power. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its thematic resonance and its balanced role in enabling specific graveyard-based strategies during drafts.
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About Read the Tides
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