wotc
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.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #78
Tidebinder Mage
DIGITAL ONLY
pio·#78·rare·nonfoil
Illus. John Severin Brassell
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in vault
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for trade
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wishlisted
Dec '24
1 yr ago
Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #20,721 · Fringe play
Variants
Gameplay
Creature — Merfolk Wizard
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
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennylegal
PreDH
Rulings · 4
wotc
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.
wotc
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.
Context
This printing is one of 2 catalogued treatments from PIO — the lineup includes Nonfoil alongside the standard finish. Across our catalog the Rarix library tracks every variant in the same family so collectors can compare price, scarcity and demand inside a single lineage.
This card belongs to *Pioneer Masters* (released December 2024).
Card #78 in Pioneer Masters.
Rarity tier: rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters.
Card type: Creature — Merfolk Wizard. Color identity: blue. Mana cost: {U}{U} (2 converted).
Legal in Tlr, Duel, Brawl, Penny, Legacy, and Modern.
EDHrec ranks this card #20,721 in Commander, putting it in the fringe-play tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by John Severin Brassell.
Notes
No price observations yet — this card is in the canonical catalog but a refresh hasn't seen a market price.
Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. John Severin Brassell
Card data via Scryfall. Rarix is fan-made; not endorsed by the rights holders.
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