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High Tide
VMA · Vintage Masters #73 · Uncommon · released 2014-06-16
{U}
Instant
Until end of turn, whenever a player taps an Island for mana, that player adds an additional {U}.
"There's nothing like the high seas to clear your head or escape pursuers."
High Tide is an uncommon blue instant from Vintage Masters (2014). It has been printed 12 times across 6 sets, from 1994 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.80 to $17.60 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage and Commander.
Format legality
Where you can play High Tide in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperBanned
OathbreakerBanned
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $0.80 to $17.60 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fallen Empires at $0.80.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Empires | 18c | Common | $2.43 | — |
| Fallen Empires | 18b | Common | $0.80 | — |
| Fallen Empires | 18a | Common | $0.88 | — |
| Masters Edition | 35 | Uncommon | — | — |
| IDW Comics Inserts | 13 | Rare | $17.60 | — |
| Vintage Masters This page | 73 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 419 | Uncommon | $2.61 | $4.32 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 286 | Uncommon | $1.00 | $2.75 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 54 | Uncommon | $1.72 | $2.19 |
| The Zeta Set | 260 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 139 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 18 | Common | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-12-08The delayed triggered ability refers to any land with the land type Island, not just those named Island.
- 2022-12-08The effect applies even if the Island in question entered the battlefield after High Tide resolved.
Frequently asked questions
Is High Tide legal in Commander?
Yes — High Tide is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is High Tide legal in?
High Tide is legal in Legacy, Vintage and Commander.
How many times has High Tide been printed?
High Tide has been printed 12 times across 6 sets, from 1994 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of High Tide?
The cheapest printing is Fallen Empires (#18b) at about $0.80.
Who illustrated High Tide?
This printing of High Tide was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.