Magic: The Gathering

Tidal Warrior

Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins 20 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
Collector number: 20
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Daren Bader
Market price: $0.23

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What it's worth

$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.23 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Tidal Warrior is a notable common from the Merfolk vs. Goblins collection, serving as a classic example of cards designed for head-to-head strategy. Its ability to manipulate terrain by granting an island to a target land provides a functional edge, allowing players to strategically shift the board state during play.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Target land becomes an Island until end of turn.

The tide of battle favors those who can swim.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Tidal Warrior was originally released in the 1997 Urza's Saga expansion and was later reprinted in the 2007 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set. This particular product line was introduced by Wizards of the Coast to offer ready-to-play, thematic decks designed to be balanced against one another, serving as an entry point for casual players and a nostalgic nod to classic creature rivalries.

The artwork for the card, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures the quintessential aesthetic of the Merfolk faction during that era, emphasizing a fierce, amphibious warrior ready for combat. As part of the Merfolk deck, the card functions as a utility piece intended to manipulate the opponent's land types, reflecting the strategic emphasis on environmental control that defined early Merfolk tribal mechanics.

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About

About Tidal Warrior

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