Magic: The Gathering

Vortex Elemental

Born of the Gods 56 • uncommon

Set: Born of the Gods
Collector number: 56
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jack Wang
Market price: $0.13

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$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.11 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Born of the Gods set, this card offers a distinct strategic addition to any collection. Its presence on the table invites players to navigate the tactical challenges presented by its unique abilities.

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What it does

blue mana: Put this creature and each creature blocking or blocked by it on top of their owners' libraries, then those players shuffle.

3 generic mana blue mana blue mana: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Vortex Elemental was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods set, the second expansion in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the flavor of Greek mythology, with this card specifically embodying the volatile and unpredictable nature of the elemental forces in that setting. Mechanically, it functions as a disruptive utility creature that forces opponents to shuffle their board state back into their library, a design choice intended to reflect the chaos of a whirlpool or storm.

The card was illustrated by Jack Wang, a digital artist known for his vibrant and dynamic approach to creature design. Wang sought to visualize the elemental as a fluid, sentient force of water and swirling energy rather than a solid entity. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, if niche, addition to blue-aligned control decks, appreciated by players for its thematic consistency with the set's high-fantasy, mythological inspirations.

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