Tolarian Kraken
Core Set 2021 80 • uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 80
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Whenever you draw a card, you may pay 1 generic mana. When you do, you may tap or untap target creature.
"It's contemplative, resourceful, and original. Everything else aside, it's the perfect student."— Naban, dean of iteration
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tolarian Kraken was released in the Core Set 2021 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, hitting shelves in July 2020. As a core set card, it was designed to serve as a staple creature within the set's limited environment, emphasizing the blue color identity's focus on card draw and board control. Its mechanics reward players for casting spells, which aligns with the traditional identity of Tolarian-themed cards in the game's lore, referencing the prestigious Tolarian Academy.
The card's striking visual was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, a veteran artist for the game known for his dynamic creature designs. Velinov aimed to capture the massive, tentacled presence of a beast emerging from the depths of a mystical library, balancing the intellectual nature of the Tolarian setting with the raw, aggressive power of a Kraken. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its solid utility and flavor, finding a home in various casual and Commander decks.
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