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A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Merfolk Druid from DMU (DMU) costing {G}{G}{U}.

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides MTG card

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Druid

Card Text

Land creatures you control have flying. Whenever a land enters under your control, if you control seven or more lands, up to one target land you control becomes a 4/4 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Howard Lyon

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Historic Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides? Basics

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Land creatures you control have flying. Whenever a land enters under your control, if you control seven or more lands, up to one target land you control becomes a 4/4 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land."

How much mana does A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides cost to cast? Basics

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides has a mana cost of {G}{G}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides's mana cost of {G}{G}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides's current oracle text is: "Land creatures you control have flying. Whenever a land enters under your control, if you control seven or more lands, up to one target land you control becomes a 4/4 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land."

What is the current price of A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides? Pricing

Price data for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides? Pricing

You can purchase A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides from? Details

This printing of A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides is from DMU (DMU), with collector number A-222.

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides's rarity? Details

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides is a uncommon card in DMU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides? Details

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides's power and toughness? Details

A-Tatyova, Steward of Tides is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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