Quick Answer

Night of the Flying Merfolk is a rare Enchantment — Saga from MB2 (MB2) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.22 USD.

Night of the Flying Merfolk MTG card

Night of the Flying Merfolk

Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

Bedtime story (Don't put a lore counter on this Saga as it enters. Put a lore counter on it at the beginning of your end step rather than your main phase. Sacrifice after III.) I — Create two 1/1 blue Merfolk creature tokens. II — Put a flying counter on each tapped creature you control. III — Draw a card for each creature you control that dealt combat damage to a player this turn.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Ashlea Kelly

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.22
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.59
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night of the Flying Merfolk? Basics

Night of the Flying Merfolk is a Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bedtime story (Don't put a lore counter on this Saga as it enters. Put a lore counter on it at the beginning of your end step rather than your main phase. Sacrifice after III.) I — Create two 1/1 blue Merfolk creature tokens. II — Put a flying counter on each tapped creature you control. III — Draw a card for each creature you control that dealt combat damage to a player this turn."

How much mana does Night of the Flying Merfolk cost to cast? Basics

Night of the Flying Merfolk has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Night of the Flying Merfolk's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Night of the Flying Merfolk has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Night of the Flying Merfolk's current oracle text is: "Bedtime story (Don't put a lore counter on this Saga as it enters. Put a lore counter on it at the beginning of your end step rather than your main phase. Sacrifice after III.) I — Create two 1/1 blue Merfolk creature tokens. II — Put a flying counter on each tapped creature you control. III — Draw a card for each creature you control that dealt combat damage to a player this turn."

What is the current price of Night of the Flying Merfolk? Pricing

The current market price for Night of the Flying Merfolk is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Night of the Flying Merfolk? Pricing

You can purchase Night of the Flying Merfolk from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Night of the Flying Merfolk legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Night of the Flying Merfolk in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Night of the Flying Merfolk from? Details

This printing of Night of the Flying Merfolk is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 532.

Night of the Flying Merfolk may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Night of the Flying Merfolk's rarity? Details

Night of the Flying Merfolk is a rare card in MB2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Night of the Flying Merfolk? Details

Night of the Flying Merfolk was illustrated by Ashlea Kelly.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks