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Tidebinder Mage

{U}{U}

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

M14Magic 2014#73rare
Finishes
Nonfoil · Foil
Border
black
Frame
2003
Illustrator
John Severin Brassell
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersLegal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal
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
Plays as:
ETB TriggerPacifism
Market · per finishtrend updated 5h ago · prices as of Oct 15, 2026
$0.07 low$0.04 gap
$0.48 low-$0.27 gap
Cheapest playable copy$0.21· across 2 printings· view the cheapest printing ›

Price history

last 30 days · set by the window above · each finish on its own scale
Nonfoil$0.38+2.7%30D
30D range$0.37to$0.38Since Feb 2024:H $0.38L $0.26
Foil$0.510.0%30D1.34× nonfoil
30D flat at$0.51Since Feb 2024:H $3.40L $0.50

Other printings

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Found in

4 productsRounded odds
  • 2014 Core Set MTGO Redemption

    Box Set · —

    Nonfoil 1+ copiesFoil —
  • 2014 Core Set MTGO Redemption Foil

    Box Set · —

    Nonfoil —Foil 1+ copies
  • 2014 Core Set Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $10.15

    Nonfoil under 10%Foil under 1%
  • 2014 Core Set Six Card Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · —

    Nonfoil under 1%Foil —

Rulings

4 · latest Jul 1, 2013
  • WotCJul 1, 2013

    If another player gains control of Tidebinder Mage, the creature will no longer be affected by the ability preventing it from untapping, even if you later regain control of Tidebinder Mage.

  • WotCJul 1, 2013

    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.

  • WotCJul 1, 2013

    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.

  • WotCJul 1, 2013

    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.