Tidal Courier
Apocalypse 31 • uncommon
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 31
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Wayne England
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Merfolk cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
3 generic mana blue mana: This creature gains flying until end of turn.
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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Where it came from
Tidal Courier was released in 2001 as part of the Apocalypse set, the final installment of the Invasion block for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the climactic battle between the forces of the coalition and the Phyrexian invaders, and it was designed to emphasize multi-colored cards and complex strategic interactions. As an uncommon creature, the card was created to provide utility in limited formats, reflecting the set's thematic emphasis on the cooperation between different colors of mana.
The artwork was provided by the late Wayne England, a prolific contributor to the game whose distinct, heavily textured style helped define the visual language of the era. His depiction of the Tidal Courier emphasizes the creature's aquatic and otherworldly nature, fitting perfectly within the high-fantasy aesthetic of the Dominaria setting. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its solid contribution to blue-aligned control decks, serving as a reliable way to filter through a player's library during the mid-game.
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