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
- $0.29
What it does
tap: Target land becomes an Island until end of turn.
The tide of battle favors those who can swim.
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
The Tidal Warrior was originally printed in the 1999 Urza's Legacy expansion, designed as a functional Merfolk creature that offered players the ability to manipulate land types during gameplay. It was later included in the 2007 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins release, a product specifically engineered to showcase the iconic tribal rivalries within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. This deck was curated to introduce new players to the game while providing long-time fans with thematic, balanced pre-constructed experiences.
Artist Daren Bader provided the illustration for this specific printing, capturing the fluid, aggressive nature of the Merfolk faction. Bader, known for his prolific work during the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s for Wizards of the Coast, utilized a style that emphasized the creature's connection to the tides and its combat-ready stance. The artwork has been widely noted for its quintessential depiction of the game's aquatic creatures, solidifying the card's place as a recognizable staple of Merfolk-themed tribal decks.
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