Quick Answer

Tidal Bore is a common Instant from MMQ (MMQ) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tidal Bore MTG card

Tidal Bore

Instant

Card Text

You may return an Island you control to its owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. You may tap or untap target creature.

The dry riverbed became a raging torrent, and the Cho-Arrim claimed their prize.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Frank Kelly Freas

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.34
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TCGPlayer
$20.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$12.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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Cardmarket
€6.76
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidal Bore? Basics

Tidal Bore is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may return an Island you control to its owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. You may tap or untap target creature."

How much mana does Tidal Bore cost to cast? Basics

Tidal Bore has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Tidal Bore's mana cost of {1}{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.

Tidal Bore 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.

Tidal Bore's current oracle text is: "You may return an Island you control to its owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. You may tap or untap target creature."

What is the current price of Tidal Bore? Pricing

The current market price for Tidal Bore is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $20.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Tidal Bore? Pricing

You can purchase Tidal Bore 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.

Tidal Bore normal: $0.34 | foil: $20.1

Is Tidal Bore legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Bore in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tidal Bore legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Bore in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tidal Bore legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tidal Bore 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 Tidal Bore legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Bore in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tidal Bore legal in Legacy? Legality

Tidal Bore is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tidal Bore legal in Vintage? Legality

Tidal Bore 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 Tidal Bore legal in Pauper? Legality

Tidal Bore is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Tidal Bore from? Details

This printing of Tidal Bore is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 109.

Tidal Bore may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tidal Bore's rarity? Details

Tidal Bore is a common card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Tidal Bore? Details

Tidal Bore was illustrated by Frank Kelly Freas.

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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