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Old Man of the Sea
ARN · Arabian Nights #18 · Rare · released 1993-12-17
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Djinn
You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step.
{T}: Gain control of target creature with power less than or equal to this creature's power for as long as this creature remains tapped and that creature's power remains less than or equal to this creature's power.
Old Man of the Sea is a rare blue creature from Arabian Nights (1993). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1993 to 2014. Its recent market price is about $236.81. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$228.67
Format legality
Where you can play Old Man of the Sea in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $236.81 to $236.81 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Arabian Nights at $236.81.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Nights This page | 18 | Rare | $236.81 | — |
| Masters Edition III | 45 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 43644 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2009-10-01If Old Man of the Sea stops being tapped before its ability resolves — even if it becomes tapped again right away — you won’t gain control of the targeted creature at all. The same is true if the targeted creature’s power becomes greater than Old Man of the Sea’s power before the ability resolves.
- 2009-10-01The ability doesn’t care whether Old Man of the Sea remains under your control, only that Old Man of the Sea remains tapped and its power remains large enough. If an opponent gains control of Old Man of the Sea, you’ll keep control of the affected creature (until Old Man of the Sea stops being tapped or it no longer has enough power).
- 2009-10-01Once the ability resolves, it doesn’t care whether the targeted permanent remains a legal target for the ability, only that it’s on the battlefield and its power remains small enough. The effect will continue to apply to it even if it gains shroud, stops being a creature, or would no longer be a legal target for any other reason. If it stops being a creature, its power is considered to be 0.
- 2004-10-04You lose control of the creature if the Old Man leaves the battlefield. This is because it is no longer tapped.
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Man of the Sea legal in Commander?
Yes — Old Man of the Sea is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Old Man of the Sea legal in?
Old Man of the Sea is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Old Man of the Sea been printed?
Old Man of the Sea has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1993 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Old Man of the Sea?
The cheapest printing is Arabian Nights (#18) at about $236.81.
Who illustrated Old Man of the Sea?
This printing of Old Man of the Sea was illustrated by Susan Van Camp.