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Svyelun of Sea and Sky is a mythic Legendary Creature — Merfolk God from J21 (J21) costing {1}{U}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky MTG card

Svyelun of Sea and Sky

Legendary Creature — Merfolk God

Card Text

Svyelun has indestructible as long as you control at least two other Merfolk. Whenever Svyelun attacks, draw a card. Other Merfolk you control have ward {1}. (Whenever another Merfolk you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)

Card Stats

3/4 mythic CMC: 3.0 J21 J21 🎨 Seb McKinnon

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Svyelun of Sea and Sky? Basics

Svyelun of Sea and Sky is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk God card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Svyelun has indestructible as long as you control at least two other Merfolk. Whenever Svyelun attacks, draw a card. Other Merfolk you control have ward {1}. (Whenever another Merfolk you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)"

How much mana does Svyelun of Sea and Sky cost to cast? Basics

Svyelun of Sea and Sky has a mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky's mana cost of {1}{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.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky 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.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky's current oracle text is: "Svyelun has indestructible as long as you control at least two other Merfolk. Whenever Svyelun attacks, draw a card. Other Merfolk you control have ward {1}. (Whenever another Merfolk you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)"

What is the current price of Svyelun of Sea and Sky? Pricing

Price data for Svyelun of Sea and Sky is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Svyelun of Sea and Sky? Pricing

You can purchase Svyelun of Sea and Sky 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 Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Svyelun of Sea and Sky in Standard is not available.

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

Is Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Modern? Legality

Svyelun of Sea and Sky is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Svyelun of Sea and Sky 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 Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Svyelun of Sea and Sky in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Legacy? Legality

Svyelun of Sea and Sky is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Vintage? Legality

Svyelun of Sea and Sky 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 Svyelun of Sea and Sky legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Svyelun of Sea and Sky 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 Svyelun of Sea and Sky from? Details

This printing of Svyelun of Sea and Sky is from J21 (J21), with collector number 259.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Svyelun of Sea and Sky's rarity? Details

Svyelun of Sea and Sky is a mythic card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Svyelun of Sea and Sky? Details

Svyelun of Sea and Sky was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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

What is Svyelun of Sea and Sky's power and toughness? Details

Svyelun of Sea and Sky is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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