Quick Answer

Tidal Flats is a common Enchantment from FEM (FEM) costing {U}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tidal Flats MTG card

Tidal Flats

Enchantment

Card Text

{U}{U}: For each attacking creature without flying, its controller may pay {1}. If that player doesn't, creatures you control blocking that creature gain first strike until end of turn.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 FEM FEM 🎨 Rob Alexander

Market Prices

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$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidal Flats? Basics

Tidal Flats is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}{U}: For each attacking creature without flying, its controller may pay {1}. If that player doesn't, creatures you control blocking that creature gain first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Tidal Flats cost to cast? Basics

Tidal Flats has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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 Flats's mana cost of {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 Flats has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Flats's current oracle text is: "{U}{U}: For each attacking creature without flying, its controller may pay {1}. If that player doesn't, creatures you control blocking that creature gain first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Tidal Flats? Pricing

The current market price for Tidal Flats is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Tidal Flats? Pricing

You can purchase Tidal Flats 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 Tidal Flats legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tidal Flats legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Tidal Flats legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tidal Flats 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 Flats legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Tidal Flats legal in Legacy? Legality

Tidal Flats is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tidal Flats legal in Vintage? Legality

Tidal Flats 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 Flats legal in Pauper? Legality

Tidal Flats 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 Flats from? Details

This printing of Tidal Flats is from FEM (FEM), with collector number 27a.

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

What is Tidal Flats's rarity? Details

Tidal Flats is a common card in FEM.

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

Who illustrated Tidal Flats? Details

Tidal Flats was illustrated by Rob Alexander.

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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