Magic: The Gathering

Tidal Barracuda

Commander 2020 39 • rare

Set: Commander 2020
Collector number: 39
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Uriah Voth
Market price: $7.72

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What it's worth

$7.72market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$5.53 – $11.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Tidal Barracuda is a rare card that introduces a unique gameplay dynamic by allowing players to cast spells as though they had flash. This capability fundamentally changes the flow of a match, as it rewards strategic timing and forces opponents to account for potential threats at any point during a round.

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Card face

What it does

Any player may cast spells as though they had flash.

Your opponents can't cast spells during your turn.

It lurks in the spaces between moments.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Tidal Barracuda was released in 2020 as part of the Commander 2020 set, specifically within the Timeless Wisdom preconstructed deck. This set was designed to coincide with the release of the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion, focusing on the mechanics of building around powerful creatures and spell-casting synergies. Wizards of the Coast developed this card to provide blue-aligned players with a unique utility effect that grants flash to spells, allowing for a more reactive and opportunistic style of gameplay.

The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic. Voss’s design captures the sleek, bioluminescent nature of the creature, emphasizing its predatory presence within the aquatic setting of Ikoria. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to shift the momentum of a multiplayer game, effectively turning every turn into a potential interaction window.

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Other printings

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Tidal BarracudaSecret Lair Drop · #7105 · rare · 2026$59.61

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