Tidal Surge
Tidal Surge is a Common Sorcery from Stronghold (46) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tidal Surge suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Tidal Surge from Stronghold?
Tidal Surge is a Sorcery in Stronghold numbered 46. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Tidal Surge (46) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Tidal Surge worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Tidal Surge. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 46 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.07 |
| cardmarket | $0.07 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Tidal Surge?
Tidal Surge is a Common printing in Stronghold. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Tidal Surge?
Tidal Surge lists as Sorcery. Artist: Doug Chaffee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
Cactaur's take
Tidal Surge (46) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Tidal Surge is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Tidal Surge from Stronghold?
Tidal Surge is a Common Sorcery from Stronghold numbered 46 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tidal Surge worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Tidal Surge. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tidal Surge?
Tidal Surge is catalogued as Common in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tidal Surge legal in Commander or Standard?
Tidal Surge shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny 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 Surge near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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