Quick Answer

Tide Shaper is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Wizard from MH2 (MH2) costing {U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tide Shaper MTG card

Tide Shaper

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

Kicker {1} (You may pay an additional {1} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, target land becomes an Island for as long as this creature remains on the battlefield. This creature gets +1/+1 as long as an opponent controls an Island.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Lie Setiawan
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$0.13
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$0.36
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tide Shaper? Basics

Tide Shaper is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {1} (You may pay an additional {1} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, target land becomes an Island for as long as this creature remains on the battlefield. This creature gets +1/+1 as long as an opponent controls an Island."

How much mana does Tide Shaper cost to cast? Basics

Tide Shaper 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.

Tide Shaper'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.

Tide Shaper 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.

Tide Shaper's current oracle text is: "Kicker {1} (You may pay an additional {1} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, target land becomes an Island for as long as this creature remains on the battlefield. This creature gets +1/+1 as long as an opponent controls an Island."

What is the current price of Tide Shaper? Pricing

The current market price for Tide Shaper is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Tide Shaper? Pricing

You can purchase Tide Shaper 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.

Tide Shaper normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.36

Is Tide Shaper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tide Shaper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tide Shaper legal in Modern? Legality

Tide Shaper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tide Shaper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tide Shaper 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 Tide Shaper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tide Shaper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tide Shaper legal in Legacy? Legality

Tide Shaper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tide Shaper legal in Vintage? Legality

Tide Shaper 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 Tide Shaper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tide Shaper 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 Tide Shaper from? Details

This printing of Tide Shaper is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 394.

Tide Shaper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tide Shaper's rarity? Details

Tide Shaper is a uncommon card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Tide Shaper? Details

Tide Shaper was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.

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

What is Tide Shaper's power and toughness? Details

Tide Shaper is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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