Tidal Kraken
Eighth Edition 108 • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.08
What it does
This creature can't be blocked.
To merfolk, pirates are a nuisance. To pirates, merfolk are a threat. To the kraken, they're both appetizers.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tidal Kraken was released in 2003 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set. This set was a milestone for the game, as it introduced the modern card frame design, featuring a more readable layout and a distinctive diagonal border that remains the industry standard today. The card served as a quintessential example of the 'sea serpent' archetype, designed to be a high-cost, high-impact threat that could dominate the late-game state.
The artwork was commissioned from Christopher Moeller, a celebrated illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric work within the fantasy genre. Moeller leaned into the imposing, monstrous nature of the creature, utilizing a moody color palette that emphasizes the dark depths of the ocean. The card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency and its role in reinforcing the blue color identity of controlling the board through restrictive movement mechanics.
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About Tidal Kraken
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