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Deep-Sea Kraken is a rare Creature — Kraken from TSP (TSP) costing {7}{U}{U}{U}. Current price: $1.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Deep-Sea Kraken MTG card

Deep-Sea Kraken

Creature — Kraken

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it.

The rift remained open for days, sluicing ancient seawater. It closed only after the last great tentacle squirmed its way through.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 10.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Christopher Moeller
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$1.18
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$14.99
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$1.99
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$14.99
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€0.69
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€4.98
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deep-Sea Kraken? Basics

Deep-Sea Kraken is a Creature — Kraken card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it."

How much mana does Deep-Sea Kraken cost to cast? Basics

Deep-Sea Kraken has a mana cost of {7}{U}{U}{U}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Deep-Sea Kraken's mana cost of {7}{U}{U}{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.

Deep-Sea Kraken has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Deep-Sea Kraken's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it."

What is the current price of Deep-Sea Kraken? Pricing

The current market price for Deep-Sea Kraken is approximately $1.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $14.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Deep-Sea Kraken? Pricing

You can purchase Deep-Sea Kraken 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.

Deep-Sea Kraken normal: $1.18 | foil: $14.99

Is Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deep-Sea Kraken in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Modern? Legality

Deep-Sea Kraken is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deep-Sea Kraken 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 Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deep-Sea Kraken in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Legacy? Legality

Deep-Sea Kraken is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Vintage? Legality

Deep-Sea Kraken 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 Deep-Sea Kraken legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Deep-Sea Kraken 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 Deep-Sea Kraken from? Details

This printing of Deep-Sea Kraken is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 56.

Deep-Sea Kraken may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deep-Sea Kraken's rarity? Details

Deep-Sea Kraken is a rare card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Deep-Sea Kraken? Details

Deep-Sea Kraken was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Deep-Sea Kraken's power and toughness? Details

Deep-Sea Kraken is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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