Merfolk Trickster
Merfolk Trickster Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Merfolk Trickster is $0.23 (PLST #DOM-56), and the most expensive is $4.32 (DOM #56, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, flat over 7 days, up 4.5% over 30 days, down 17.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.37 (2024).
Merfolk Trickster Printings & Prices
Merfolk Trickster has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Merfolk Trickster: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for DOM #56 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DOM #56 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | DOM #56 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DOM-56 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
Merfolk Trickster Rules Text & Legality
Flash
When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls. It loses all abilities until end of turn.
Merfolk Trickster is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Merfolk Trickster Rulings
- Apr 27, 2018 If the target creature has an ability that triggers when it becomes tapped, that ability triggers before it loses all abilities.
- Apr 27, 2018 If the target creature has power and toughness written as */* with an ability that defines its power and toughness, it’s 0/0 when it loses all abilities. If its power and toughness are written as */*+1, it’s 0/1, and so on.
- Apr 27, 2018 Once you announce that you’re casting a spell or activating an ability, no player may take other actions until the spell or ability has been paid for. Notably, players can’t try to remove a permanent’s activated abilities to stop them from happening. Once activated, the ability on the stack will resolve even if the creature loses the ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Merfolk Trickster has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DOM-56 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DOM #56 | 2018-04-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DOM #56 | 2018-04-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
Merfolk Trickster in Commander
Merfolk Trickster is the #9,694 most-played card on EDHREC.
Merfolk Trickster FAQ
How much is Merfolk Trickster worth?
Merfolk Trickster is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.23 to $4.32 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Merfolk Trickster legal in Commander?
Yes — Merfolk Trickster is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Merfolk Trickster been reprinted?
Yes — Merfolk Trickster has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Merfolk Trickster cheap?
Merfolk Trickster trades at about $0.23 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,694 on EDHREC).