Tidebinder Mage
~$0.21 low · ~$0.51 high
Blue. Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins #22 · Illustrated by John Severin Brassell
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins #22 · Illustrated by John Severin BrassellWhat is Tidebinder Mage worth?
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Oracle text
When this creature enters, tap target red or green creature an opponent controls. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control this creature.
2/2
Format legality
All 2 printings of Tidebinder Mage
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins ddt #22· 2017rare· Cardmarket €0.37 | rare | $0.21 | No foil printing | €0.37 | |
 Magic 2014 m14 #73· 2013rare· Cardmarket €0.28 · €1.63 foil | rare | $0.38 | $0.51 | €0.28€1.63 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2013
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #21,698 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- John Severin Brassell
Rulings (4)
2013-07-01
The ability can target a tapped creature. If the targeted creature is already tapped when it resolves, that creature just remains tapped and doesn’t untap during its controller’s next untap step.
2013-07-01
If you gain control of the creature that’s being prevented from untapping, that creature won’t untap during your untap step for as long as you control Tidebinder Mage.
2013-07-01
If you lose control of Tidebinder Mage between when it entered the battlefield and when the ability resolves, the target creature will become tapped. However, it won’t be affected by the other effect and will untap as normal during its controller’s untap step.
2013-07-01
If another player gains control of Tidebinder Mage, the creature will no longer be affected by the ability preventing it from untapping, even if you later regain control of Tidebinder Mage.
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