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
- Finish
- Foil
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 Eighth Edition set of Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant transition for the game, serving as the first core set to feature the modern card frame design, which was updated to improve readability and aesthetic consistency. The creature reflects the game's long-standing tradition of including massive, high-mana sea monsters, a trope inspired by nautical folklore and fantasy literature that has persisted since the game's inception.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic, painterly style in the fantasy genre. In this piece, Moeller emphasizes the scale and imposing nature of the kraken, utilizing dramatic lighting and deep water tones to convey the creature's immense power. Upon its release, the card was received as a quintessential 'timmy' card, appreciated by players who favor large-scale creatures and high-impact board presence over more efficient, low-cost strategies.
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