Tidal Wave
| Name | Tidal Wave |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Create a 5/5 blue Wall creature token with defender. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step. |
| Flavor | When mountains ride the sea, waves live upon the fields. |
| Artist | Brian Snõddy |
| Set | Mystery Booster #526 |
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About Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave, Instant, designed by Brian Snõddy first released in October 1996 in the set Mirage and was printed exactly in 4 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of € 0.30.
This card, Tidal Wave, would be beneficial in a control deck that focuses on stalling the game and protecting the player until they can establish a stronger board presence. While Tidal Wave provides a temporary 5/5 defender, there are better options available such as Wall of Frost, which has a similar effect but sticks around longer. Tidal Wave could see play in certain niche strategies or casual decks, but overall, there are more efficient cards to consider for competitive play.
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| 2026-07-20 | 0.30 EUR | 0.30 EUR | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 0.30 EUR | 0.30 EUR | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tidal Wave
What type of card is Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Tidal Wave?
Create a 5/5 blue Wall creature token with defender. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
What is the price of Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave currently starts at € 0.30. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave was first released in the set Mirage, illustrated by Brian Snõddy.
What is the legality of Tidal Wave?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Tidal Wave can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.





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