Quick Answer

Master of the Pearl Trident is a rare Creature — Merfolk from DDT (DDT) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $0.47 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Master of the Pearl Trident MTG card

Master of the Pearl Trident

Creature — Merfolk

Card Text

Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1 and have islandwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

"Let the land dwellers know the coast is no longer the border between our realms. A new age of empire has begun."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 DDT DDT 🎨 Ryan Pancoast

Market Prices

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€1.12
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Master of the Pearl Trident? Basics

Master of the Pearl Trident is a Creature — Merfolk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1 and have islandwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

How much mana does Master of the Pearl Trident cost to cast? Basics

Master of the Pearl Trident has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Master of the Pearl Trident's mana cost of {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.

Master of the Pearl Trident has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Master of the Pearl Trident's current oracle text is: "Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1 and have islandwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

What is the current price of Master of the Pearl Trident? Pricing

The current market price for Master of the Pearl Trident is approximately $0.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Master of the Pearl Trident? Pricing

You can purchase Master of the Pearl Trident 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 Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Master of the Pearl Trident in Standard is not available.

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

Is Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Modern? Legality

Master of the Pearl Trident is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Master of the Pearl Trident 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 Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Master of the Pearl Trident in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Legacy? Legality

Master of the Pearl Trident is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Vintage? Legality

Master of the Pearl Trident 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 Master of the Pearl Trident legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Master of the Pearl Trident 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 Master of the Pearl Trident from? Details

This printing of Master of the Pearl Trident is from DDT (DDT), with collector number 9.

Master of the Pearl Trident may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Master of the Pearl Trident's rarity? Details

Master of the Pearl Trident is a rare card in DDT.

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

Who illustrated Master of the Pearl Trident? Details

Master of the Pearl Trident was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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

What is Master of the Pearl Trident's power and toughness? Details

Master of the Pearl Trident is a 2/2 creature.

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

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