Quick Answer

Tidal Visionary is a common Creature — Merfolk Wizard from INV (INV) costing {U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tidal Visionary MTG card

Tidal Visionary

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

{T}: Target creature becomes the color of your choice until end of turn.

Beneath the waves, things appear the way merfolk want them to.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 INV INV 🎨 Glen Angus

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$1.95
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$0.35
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$2.49
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€0.09
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€1.92
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidal Visionary? Basics

Tidal Visionary is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Target creature becomes the color of your choice until end of turn."

How much mana does Tidal Visionary cost to cast? Basics

Tidal Visionary has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Tidal Visionary's mana cost of {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.

Tidal Visionary has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Tidal Visionary's current oracle text is: "{T}: Target creature becomes the color of your choice until end of turn."

What is the current price of Tidal Visionary? Pricing

The current market price for Tidal Visionary is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Tidal Visionary? Pricing

You can purchase Tidal Visionary 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.

Tidal Visionary normal: $0.14 | foil: $1.95

Is Tidal Visionary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Visionary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tidal Visionary legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Visionary in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tidal Visionary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tidal Visionary is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Tidal Visionary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tidal Visionary in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tidal Visionary legal in Legacy? Legality

Tidal Visionary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tidal Visionary legal in Vintage? Legality

Tidal Visionary is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Tidal Visionary legal in Pauper? Legality

Tidal Visionary is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Tidal Visionary from? Details

This printing of Tidal Visionary is from INV (INV), with collector number 80.

Tidal Visionary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tidal Visionary's rarity? Details

Tidal Visionary is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Tidal Visionary? Details

Tidal Visionary was illustrated by Glen Angus.

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

What is Tidal Visionary's power and toughness? Details

Tidal Visionary is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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