Quick Answer

Inexorable Tide is a rare Enchantment from FIC (FIC) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.58 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Inexorable Tide MTG card

Inexorable Tide

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever you cast a spell, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)

"When Sin attacked Zanarkand that day, I woke up in Spira." —Tidus

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 FIC FIC 🎨 Takashi Kojo
Proliferate

Market Prices

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$0.58
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$1.79
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$3.49
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€1.01
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inexorable Tide? Basics

Inexorable Tide is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a spell, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)"

How much mana does Inexorable Tide cost to cast? Basics

Inexorable Tide has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Inexorable Tide's mana cost of {3}{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.

Inexorable Tide has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Inexorable Tide's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a spell, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)"

What is the current price of Inexorable Tide? Pricing

The current market price for Inexorable Tide is approximately $0.58 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.01 EUR.

Where can I buy Inexorable Tide? Pricing

You can purchase Inexorable 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.

Is Inexorable Tide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Inexorable Tide in Standard is not available.

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

Is Inexorable Tide legal in Modern? Legality

Inexorable Tide is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Inexorable Tide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Inexorable 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 Inexorable Tide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Inexorable Tide in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Inexorable Tide legal in Legacy? Legality

Inexorable Tide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Inexorable Tide legal in Vintage? Legality

Inexorable 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 Inexorable Tide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Inexorable 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 Inexorable Tide from? Details

This printing of Inexorable Tide is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 265.

Inexorable Tide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Inexorable Tide's rarity? Details

Inexorable Tide is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Inexorable Tide? Details

Inexorable Tide was illustrated by Takashi Kojo.

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

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