Merfolk
Zendikar Tokens · #5

Merfolk

Merfolk is a Common Token Creature — Merfolk from Zendikar Tokens (5) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.61 for ungraded copies.

Zendikar Tokens set collectorsBulk and playset buyers
TCGPlayer market $0.61
Cardmarket trend €0.23
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Merfolk suits collectors and players working on Zendikar Tokens 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 Merfolk from Zendikar Tokens?

Merfolk is a Token Creature — Merfolk in Zendikar Tokens numbered 5. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Merfolk (5) from Zendikar Tokens should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar Tokens.

What is Merfolk worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.61 for Merfolk. Low and high spread runs $0.61 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.23; Normal: $0.61. This printing is from Zendikar Tokens. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

SetZendikar Tokens
Number5
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.61
Cardmarket EUR€0.23
cardmarket $0.23
Normal $0.61

Card stats

ColorsU
Power1

How collectible is Merfolk?

Merfolk is a Common printing in Zendikar Tokens. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar Tokens. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Merfolk?

Merfolk lists as Token Creature — Merfolk. Artist: Warren Mahy This printing is from Zendikar Tokens. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2009. Part of the Zendikar series. Converted mana cost 0.

Cactaur's take

Merfolk (5) from Zendikar Tokens should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Merfolk is catalogued as Common Token Creature — Merfolk in Zendikar Tokens, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.61 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.23; Normal: $0.61).
  • Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Token Creature — Merfolk 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 Merfolk from Zendikar Tokens?

Merfolk is a Common Token Creature — Merfolk from Zendikar Tokens numbered 5 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Merfolk worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.61 for ungraded Merfolk. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Merfolk?

Merfolk is catalogued as Common in Zendikar Tokens. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

How do I verify the correct Merfolk printing?

Match set code tzen, collector number 5, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from Zendikar Tokens.

Should I buy Merfolk near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.61. 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.