Tidal Courier
Tidal Courier Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tidal Courier is $0.23 (DDT #19), and the most expensive is $2.64 (APC #31, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, up 4.5% over 7 days, down 11.5% over 30 days, up 4.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.27 (2026).
Tidal Courier Printings & Prices
Tidal Courier has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Tidal Courier: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for APC #31 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #31 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #31 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDT #19 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | APC #31 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Tidal Courier Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Merfolk cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
{3}{U}: This creature gains flying until end of turn.
Tidal Courier is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tidal Courier has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDT #19 | 2017-10-24 | Uncommon | Standard |
| APC #31 | 2001-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| APC #31 | 2001-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDT #19 
APC #31 Tidal Courier in Commander
Tidal Courier is the #22,551 most-played card on EDHREC, down 203 places over the last 30 days.
Tidal Courier FAQ
How much is Tidal Courier worth?
Tidal Courier is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.23 to $2.64 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Tidal Courier legal in Commander?
Yes — Tidal Courier is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tidal Courier been reprinted?
Yes — Tidal Courier has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tidal Courier cheap?
Tidal Courier trades at about $0.23 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,551 on EDHREC).