Quick Answer

Halimar Tidecaller is a uncommon Creature — Human Wizard Ally from BFZ (BFZ) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Halimar Tidecaller MTG card

Halimar Tidecaller

Creature — Human Wizard Ally

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may return target card with awaken from your graveyard to your hand. Land creatures you control have flying.

"Quiet the waves? Why would I want to do that?"

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 BFZ BFZ 🎨 Magali Villeneuve

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.56
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Halimar Tidecaller? Basics

Halimar Tidecaller is a Creature — Human Wizard Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may return target card with awaken from your graveyard to your hand. Land creatures you control have flying."

How much mana does Halimar Tidecaller cost to cast? Basics

Halimar Tidecaller has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Halimar Tidecaller's mana cost of {2}{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.

Halimar Tidecaller 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.

Halimar Tidecaller's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may return target card with awaken from your graveyard to your hand. Land creatures you control have flying."

What is the current price of Halimar Tidecaller? Pricing

The current market price for Halimar Tidecaller is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.56 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Halimar Tidecaller? Pricing

You can purchase Halimar Tidecaller 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.

Halimar Tidecaller normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.56

Is Halimar Tidecaller legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Halimar Tidecaller in Standard is not available.

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

Is Halimar Tidecaller legal in Modern? Legality

Halimar Tidecaller is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Halimar Tidecaller legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Halimar Tidecaller 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 Halimar Tidecaller legal in Pioneer? Legality

Halimar Tidecaller is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Halimar Tidecaller legal in Legacy? Legality

Halimar Tidecaller is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Halimar Tidecaller legal in Vintage? Legality

Halimar Tidecaller 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 Halimar Tidecaller legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Halimar Tidecaller 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 Halimar Tidecaller from? Details

This printing of Halimar Tidecaller is from BFZ (BFZ), with collector number 79.

Halimar Tidecaller may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Halimar Tidecaller's rarity? Details

Halimar Tidecaller is a uncommon card in BFZ.

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

Who illustrated Halimar Tidecaller? Details

Halimar Tidecaller was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.

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

What is Halimar Tidecaller's power and toughness? Details

Halimar Tidecaller is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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