Wishful Merfolk
Throne of Eldraine 73 • common
- Set
- Throne of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 73
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Livia Prima
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Defender
1 generic mana blue mana: This creature loses defender and becomes a Human until end of turn.
She yearned to walk on dry land so she might take her vengeance there.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wishful Merfolk was released in 2019 as part of the Throne of Eldraine expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set drew heavy inspiration from Arthurian legend and European fairy tales, aiming to blend classic high fantasy tropes with the whimsical, often dark aesthetic of folklore. The card was designed to function as a blue common creature, fitting into the set's limited environment by offering a transformation mechanic that reflects the changing nature of fae creatures in traditional storytelling.
The card features artwork by artist Bram Sels, who sought to capture the ethereal and fluid essence of a merfolk inhabiting the misty, magical waters of Eldraine. Sels utilized a palette of cool blues and greens to emphasize the creature's connection to the aquatic setting. Upon its release, the card was received as a straightforward utility creature, appreciated by players for its thematic consistency and the way it echoed the set's broader exploration of transformation and enchantment-based mechanics.
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