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Araumi of the Dead Tide is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard from CMR (CMR) costing {1}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Araumi of the Dead Tide MTG card

Araumi of the Dead Tide

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

{T}, Exile cards from your graveyard equal to the number of opponents you have: Target creature card in your graveyard gains encore until end of turn. The encore cost is equal to its mana cost. (Exile the creature card and pay its mana cost: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

1/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.27
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.15
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Araumi of the Dead Tide? Basics

Araumi of the Dead Tide is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Exile cards from your graveyard equal to the number of opponents you have: Target creature card in your graveyard gains encore until end of turn. The encore cost is equal to its mana cost. (Exile the creature card and pay its mana cost: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Araumi of the Dead Tide cost to cast? Basics

Araumi of the Dead Tide has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Araumi of the Dead Tide's mana cost of {1}{U}{B} 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.

Araumi of the Dead Tide 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.

Araumi of the Dead Tide's current oracle text is: "{T}, Exile cards from your graveyard equal to the number of opponents you have: Target creature card in your graveyard gains encore until end of turn. The encore cost is equal to its mana cost. (Exile the creature card and pay its mana cost: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Araumi of the Dead Tide? Pricing

The current market price for Araumi of the Dead Tide is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Araumi of the Dead Tide? Pricing

You can purchase Araumi of the Dead Tide 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.

Araumi of the Dead Tide normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.27

Is Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Araumi of the Dead Tide in Standard is not available.

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

Is Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Araumi of the Dead Tide in Modern is not available.

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

Is Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Araumi of the Dead Tide is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Araumi of the Dead Tide in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Legacy? Legality

Araumi of the Dead Tide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Vintage? Legality

Araumi of the Dead Tide is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Araumi of the Dead Tide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Araumi of the Dead Tide 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 Araumi of the Dead Tide from? Details

This printing of Araumi of the Dead Tide is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 267.

Araumi of the Dead Tide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Araumi of the Dead Tide's rarity? Details

Araumi of the Dead Tide is a uncommon card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Araumi of the Dead Tide? Details

Araumi of the Dead Tide was illustrated by Daarken.

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

What is Araumi of the Dead Tide's power and toughness? Details

Araumi of the Dead Tide is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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