Tidal Wave
Eternal Masters 75 • common
- Set
- Eternal Masters
- Collector number
- 75
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Create a 5/5 blue Wall creature token with defender. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
"The floor of the sea is paved with the shattered remnants of vessels that navigated its surface unwelcomed."— Thassa, god of the sea
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
Tidal Wave was originally released in the 1997 Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed to offer blue decks a unique form of defensive interaction. The card functions as a reactive instant that mimics the flavor of a surging tide, temporarily neutralizing an opponent's attacking creatures. By the time it was reprinted in the 2016 Eternal Masters set, the card served as a thematic nod to the game's mid-nineties history, catering to players interested in the limited environment dynamics of the era.
The artwork for the Eternal Masters printing was provided by Brian Snõddy, who has contributed extensively to the visual language of the game. Snõddy's interpretation focuses on the raw, elemental power of water, utilizing a dynamic composition that emphasizes the overwhelming scale of the wave. His work is noted for its clarity and consistency, and for this specific iteration, he sought to maintain a classic fantasy aesthetic that resonates with long-time collectors who appreciate the continuity of Magic’s illustrative legacy.
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