Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave is a Common Instant from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins (21) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.06 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tidal Wave suits collectors and players working on Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Tidal Wave from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins?
Tidal Wave is a Instant in Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins numbered 21. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Tidal Wave (21) is a format-relevant Instant in Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Tidal Wave worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.06 for Tidal Wave. Low and high spread runs $0.06 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins |
|---|---|
| Number | 21 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.06 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.06 |
| cardmarket | $0.06 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave is a Common printing in Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave lists as Instant. Artist: Brian Snõddy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Tidal Wave (21) is a format-relevant Instant in Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Tidal Wave is catalogued as Common Instant in Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.06 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Instant 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 $0.06 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Tidal Wave from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins?
Tidal Wave is a Common Instant from Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins numbered 21 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tidal Wave worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.06 for ungraded Tidal Wave. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave is catalogued as Common in Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tidal Wave legal in Commander or Standard?
Tidal Wave shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander 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 Wave near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.06. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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