Quick Answer

Tidecaller Mentor is a uncommon Creature — Rat Wizard from BLB (BLB) costing {1}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Tidecaller Mentor MTG card

Tidecaller Mentor

Creature — Rat Wizard

Card Text

Menace Threshold — When this creature enters, if seven or more cards are in your graveyard, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.

"The same tides that bring us knowledge can sweep us away."

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Irina Nordsol
Menace Threshold

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidecaller Mentor? Basics

Tidecaller Mentor is a Creature — Rat Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Threshold — When this creature enters, if seven or more cards are in your graveyard, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Tidecaller Mentor cost to cast? Basics

Tidecaller Mentor has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Tidecaller Mentor's mana cost of {1}{U}{B} 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.

Tidecaller Mentor 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.

Tidecaller Mentor's current oracle text is: "Menace Threshold — When this creature enters, if seven or more cards are in your graveyard, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Tidecaller Mentor? Pricing

The current market price for Tidecaller Mentor is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

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

Where can I buy Tidecaller Mentor? Pricing

You can purchase Tidecaller Mentor 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.

Tidecaller Mentor normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.11

Is Tidecaller Mentor legal in Standard? Legality

Tidecaller Mentor is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Tidecaller Mentor legal in Modern? Legality

Tidecaller Mentor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tidecaller Mentor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tidecaller Mentor 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 Tidecaller Mentor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tidecaller Mentor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tidecaller Mentor legal in Legacy? Legality

Tidecaller Mentor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tidecaller Mentor legal in Vintage? Legality

Tidecaller Mentor 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 Tidecaller Mentor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tidecaller Mentor 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 Tidecaller Mentor from? Details

This printing of Tidecaller Mentor is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 236.

Tidecaller Mentor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tidecaller Mentor's rarity? Details

Tidecaller Mentor is a uncommon card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Tidecaller Mentor? Details

Tidecaller Mentor was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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

What is Tidecaller Mentor's power and toughness? Details

Tidecaller Mentor is a 3/3 creature.

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

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