Quick Answer

Tidal Kraken is a rare Creature — Kraken from 8ED (8ED) costing {5}{U}{U}{U}. Current price: $1.01 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tidal Kraken MTG card

Tidal Kraken

Creature — Kraken

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked.

To merfolk, pirates are a nuisance. To pirates, merfolk are a threat. To the kraken, they're both appetizers.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 8.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.01
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TCGPlayer
$2.78
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€0.51
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Cardmarket
€3.90
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidal Kraken? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked."

How much mana does Tidal Kraken cost to cast? Basics

Tidal Kraken has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}{U}, which equals 8.0 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 Kraken's mana cost of {5}{U}{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.

Tidal Kraken has a mana value of 8.0. 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 Kraken's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked."

What is the current price of Tidal Kraken? Pricing

The current market price for Tidal Kraken is approximately $1.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.78 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Tidal Kraken? Pricing

You can purchase Tidal Kraken 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 Kraken normal: $1.01 | foil: $2.78

Is Tidal Kraken legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tidal Kraken legal in Modern? Legality

Tidal Kraken is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tidal Kraken legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tidal Kraken 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 Kraken legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Tidal Kraken legal in Legacy? Legality

Tidal Kraken is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tidal Kraken legal in Vintage? Legality

Tidal Kraken 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 Kraken legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Kraken 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 Tidal Kraken from? Details

This printing of Tidal Kraken is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 108.

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

What is Tidal Kraken's rarity? Details

Tidal Kraken is a rare card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Tidal Kraken? Details

Tidal Kraken was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Tidal Kraken's power and toughness? Details

Tidal Kraken 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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