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Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
SLZ · The Zeta Set #145 · Common · released 2026-09-02
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Creature — Merfolk
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident is a common blue creature from The Zeta Set (2026). It has been printed 29 times across 24 sets, from 1993 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.06 to $35.19 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Merfolk of the Pearl Trident in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (29)
Prices range from $0.06 to $35.19 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Starter 1999 at $0.06.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 66 | Common | $28.77 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 67 | Common | $8.61 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 67 | Common | $0.63 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 67 | Common | $3.96 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 67 | Common | $3.99 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 68 | Common | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 68 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 68 | Common | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 86 | Common | $1.00 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 86 | Common | $0.09 | — |
| Rivals Quick Start Set | 10 | Common | — | — |
| Introductory Two-Player Set | 10 | Common | $10.13 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 104 | Common | $0.08 | — |
| Portal | 60 | Common | $0.14 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 82 | Common | $0.17 | — |
| Starter 1999 | 42 | Common | $0.06 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 90★ | Common | — | $5.37 |
| Seventh Edition | 90 | Common | $0.34 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2001 | ab90 | Common | $0.99 | — |
| Salvat 2005 | E43 | Common | — | — |
| Salvat 2005 | E42 | Common | — | — |
| Magic 2013 | 60 | Common | $0.18 | $0.50 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 363 | Common | $35.19 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 66 | Common | $0.62 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 714 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | POR-60 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| The Zeta Set | 266 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set This page | 145 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 24 | Common | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Merfolk of the Pearl Trident legal in Commander?
Yes — Merfolk of the Pearl Trident is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Merfolk of the Pearl Trident legal in?
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Merfolk of the Pearl Trident been printed?
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident has been printed 29 times across 24 sets, from 1993 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Merfolk of the Pearl Trident?
The cheapest printing is Starter 1999 (#42) at about $0.06.
Who illustrated Merfolk of the Pearl Trident?
This printing of Merfolk of the Pearl Trident was illustrated by MSCHF.