Quick Answer

Kraken of the Straits is a uncommon Creature — Kraken from BNG (BNG) costing {5}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kraken of the Straits MTG card

Kraken of the Straits

Creature — Kraken

Card Text

Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature.

Thassa felt no need to punish the sailors for their folly in crossing the straits. The kraken would do it for her.

Card Stats

6/6 uncommon CMC: 7.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Richard Wright

Market Prices

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$0.22
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TCGPlayer
$1.23
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.78
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kraken of the Straits? Basics

Kraken of the Straits is a Creature — Kraken card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature."

How much mana does Kraken of the Straits cost to cast? Basics

Kraken of the Straits has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, which equals 7.0 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.

Kraken of the Straits's mana cost of {5}{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.

Kraken of the Straits has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Kraken of the Straits's current oracle text is: "Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature."

What is the current price of Kraken of the Straits? Pricing

The current market price for Kraken of the Straits is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.23 USD.

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

Where can I buy Kraken of the Straits? Pricing

You can purchase Kraken of the Straits 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.

Kraken of the Straits normal: $0.22 | foil: $1.23

Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kraken of the Straits in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Modern? Legality

Kraken of the Straits is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kraken of the Straits 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 Kraken of the Straits legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kraken of the Straits is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Legacy? Legality

Kraken of the Straits is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Vintage? Legality

Kraken of the Straits 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 Kraken of the Straits legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kraken of the Straits 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 Kraken of the Straits from? Details

This printing of Kraken of the Straits is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 42.

Kraken of the Straits may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kraken of the Straits's rarity? Details

Kraken of the Straits is a uncommon card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Kraken of the Straits? Details

Kraken of the Straits was illustrated by Richard Wright.

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

What is Kraken of the Straits's power and toughness? Details

Kraken of the Straits 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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