Shoal Serpent
Zendikar 65 • common
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 65
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Trevor Claxton
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Defender
Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature loses defender until end of turn.
"It's like a reef that runs aground on ships."— Jaby, Silundi Sea nomad
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Shoal Serpent on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Shoal Serpent was released as part of the Zendikar set in October 2009. The set introduced the 'Landfall' mechanic, focusing on the exploration of a dangerous, adventure-themed world filled with hidden treasures and environmental hazards. As a common creature, the card was designed to support the limited play environment, providing players with a straightforward, high-toughness blue creature that benefits from the presence of Islands.
The card was illustrated by Trevor Claxton, who leaned into the aesthetic of Zendikar’s untamed, watery depths. His design emphasizes the creature's bioluminescent features and sleek, predatory form, capturing the atmospheric tension common to the set's monster designs. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a functional piece of the set's core draft mechanics, typical of the reliable, standard-power commons that defined the Zendikar experience for players.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Shoal Serpent
Shoal Serpent is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Zendikar 65 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Shoal Serpent on collecto.rs?
Shoal Serpent doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Shoal Serpent?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Shoal Serpent catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Shoal Serpent is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
