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Tidebinder Mage
CREATURE — MERFOLK WIZARD Rare
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins EDHREC #21,471
$0.20
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Tidebinder Mage Price Summary
Tidebinder Mage's current headline price is $0.20.
Tidebinder Mage Printings & Prices
2 printings
Tidebinder Mage has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Tidebinder Mage: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M14 #73 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DDT #22 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDT #22 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #73 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tidebinder Mage Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, tap target red or green creature an opponent controls. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control this creature.
Tidebinder Mage is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Tidebinder Mage Rulings
4 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 If another player gains control of Tidebinder Mage, the creature will no longer be affected by the ability preventing it from untapping, even if you later regain control of Tidebinder Mage.
- Jul 1, 2013 If you gain control of the creature that’s being prevented from untapping, that creature won’t untap during your untap step for as long as you control Tidebinder Mage.
- Jul 1, 2013 If you lose control of Tidebinder Mage between when it entered the battlefield and when the ability resolves, the target creature will become tapped. However, it won’t be affected by the other effect and will untap as normal during its controller’s untap step.
- Jul 1, 2013 The ability can target a tapped creature. If the targeted creature is already tapped when it resolves, that creature just remains tapped and doesn’t untap during its controller’s next untap step.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Tidebinder Mage has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDT #22 | 2017-10-24 | Rare | Standard |
| M14 #73 | 2013-07-19 | Rare | Standard |
| M14 #73 | 2013-07-19 | Rare | Standard |
M14 #73 Tidebinder Mage in Commander
Tidebinder Mage is the #21,471 most-played card on EDHREC, down 342 places over the last 30 days.
Tidebinder Mage FAQ
How much is Tidebinder Mage worth?
Tidebinder Mage is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Tidebinder Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — Tidebinder Mage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Tidebinder Mage been reprinted?
Yes — Tidebinder Mage has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tidebinder Mage cheap?
Tidebinder Mage trades at about $0.20 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,471 on EDHREC).