Tidal Control
Alliances · #40

Tidal Control

Tidal Control is a Rare Enchantment from Alliances (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.02 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.02
Cardmarket trend €1.19
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Tidal Control suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Tidal Control from Alliances?

Tidal Control is a Enchantment in Alliances numbered 40. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Tidal Control (40) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Tidal Control worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.02 for Tidal Control. Low and high spread runs $1.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.19; Normal: $1.02. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

SetAlliances
Number40
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$1.02
Cardmarket EUR€1.19
cardmarket $1.19
Normal $1.02

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Tidal Control?

Tidal Control is a Rare printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.

What are the key details for Tidal Control?

Tidal Control lists as Enchantment with keywords Cumulative upkeep. Artist: Randy Gallegos. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Tidal Control (40) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Tidal Control is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.19; Normal: $1.02).
  • Mana cost {1}{U}{U} and type line Enchantment help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $1.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Tidal Control from Alliances?

Tidal Control is a Rare Enchantment from Alliances numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Tidal Control worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.02 for ungraded Tidal Control. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Tidal Control?

Tidal Control is catalogued as Rare in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Tidal Control legal in Commander or Standard?

Tidal Control shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Tidal Control near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.