Tide of War
Champions of Kamigawa 194 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 194
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $1.54
What it does
Whenever one or more creatures block, flip a coin. If you win the flip, each blocking creature is sacrificed by its controller. If you lose the flip, each blocked creature is sacrificed by its controller.
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
Tide of War was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was deeply inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology, signaling a departure from the high-fantasy themes that had dominated previous releases. The card functions as a red enchantment, utilizing chaotic combat mechanics that force players to flip coins to determine the survival of creatures during battle.
The artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a prominent figure in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her evocative and painterly style. In designing the card, Nielsen sought to capture the unpredictable and volatile nature of the 'tide' metaphor, using swirling colors and a sense of motion to represent the confusion of shifting battlefield fortunes. Upon release, the card was received as a niche tactical piece, appreciated by players who favored high-variance, 'chaos-style' game formats rather than strictly competitive tournament play.
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