Tidal Bore
Mercadian Masques 109 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Frank Kelly Freas
- Market price
- $0.39
What it does
You may return an Island you control to its owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
You may tap or untap target creature.
The dry riverbed became a raging torrent, and the Cho-Arrim claimed their prize.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tidal Bore was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced a major departure in art direction and tone, focusing on the mercantile, seafaring society of Mercadia. This card was designed to feature the 'free' spell mechanic, allowing players to untap lands upon casting to maintain tempo, which was a significant tactical development during the late-nineties competitive era.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the history of the game. Rush utilized his signature approach to fantasy illustration to depict the sudden surge of water characterizing the spell. Upon release, the card was received as a versatile utility piece for blue-aligned decks, praised for its efficiency within the complex, slower-paced draft environment that defined the Mercadian Masques block.
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