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Wishful Merfolk
CREATURE — MERFOLK Common
Throne of Eldraine EDHREC #28,805
$0.07
+0.0%
7 days
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Wishful Merfolk price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.07.
Wishful Merfolk Price Summary
Wishful Merfolk's current headline price is $0.07.
Wishful Merfolk Printings & Prices
3 printings
Wishful Merfolk has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Wishful Merfolk: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ELD #73 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #197 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ELD-73 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ELD #73 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Wishful Merfolk Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Defender
{1}{U}: This creature loses defender and becomes a Human until end of turn.
"She yearned to walk on dry land so she might take her vengeance there."
Wishful Merfolk is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Wishful Merfolk Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2019 While Wishful Merfolk is a Human, it's no longer a Merfolk.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Wishful Merfolk has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ELD-73 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| JMP #197 | 2020-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| ELD #73 | 2019-10-04 | Common | Standard |
| ELD #73 | 2019-10-04 | Common | Standard |
PLST #ELD-73 
JMP #197 Wishful Merfolk in Commander
Wishful Merfolk is the #28,805 most-played card on EDHREC, down 280 places over the last 30 days.
Wishful Merfolk FAQ
How much is Wishful Merfolk worth?
Wishful Merfolk is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Wishful Merfolk legal in Commander?
Yes — Wishful Merfolk is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Wishful Merfolk been reprinted?
Yes — Wishful Merfolk has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wishful Merfolk cheap?
Wishful Merfolk trades at about $0.07 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,805 on EDHREC).