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Merfolk Sovereign
LCC · The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander #164 · Rare · released 2023-11-17
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Merfolk Noble
Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1.
{T}: Target Merfolk creature can't be blocked this turn.
"Be like the sea: flow around that which is unmovable; for everything else, crash into it unrelentingly."
Merfolk Sovereign is a rare blue creature from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander (2023). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2009 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.35 to $9.48 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.38
Format legality
Where you can play Merfolk Sovereign in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.35 to $9.48 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Explorers of Ixalan at $0.35.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2010 | 62 | Rare | $0.55 | $9.48 |
| Magic 2011 | 65 | Rare | $0.39 | $9.47 |
| Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins | 11 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
| Explorers of Ixalan | 10 | Rare | $0.35 | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 321 | Rare | $0.41 | — |
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander This page | 164 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2009-10-01To have any effect, Merfolk Sovereign's activated ability must be activated before the declare blockers step begins. Once a Merfolk has become blocked, activating Merfolk Sovereign's ability won't change that.
Frequently asked questions
Is Merfolk Sovereign legal in Commander?
Yes — Merfolk Sovereign is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Merfolk Sovereign legal in?
Merfolk Sovereign is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Merfolk Sovereign been printed?
Merfolk Sovereign has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2009 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Merfolk Sovereign?
The cheapest printing is Explorers of Ixalan (#10) at about $0.35.
Who illustrated Merfolk Sovereign?
This printing of Merfolk Sovereign was illustrated by Marta Nael.