Master of the Pearl Trident is card number 9 from the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set. This rare Merfolk creature empowers your deck with board-wide buffs and evasion.
Master of the Pearl Trident
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
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Description
Master of the Pearl Trident, designated as card number 9 in the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins expansion, serves as a pivotal piece for collectors focusing on the Merfolk tribal archetype. As a rare card within the Duel Decks series, it offers a distinct strategic identity that appeals to both competitive players and TCG enthusiasts who value specific creature synergies. The card’s design and mechanics make it a notable addition to any collection centered on blue mana strategies. In terms of gameplay, Master of the Pearl Trident functions as a two-mana Merfolk creature with a power and toughness of 2/2. Its primary value lies in its static ability, which grants +1/+1 to all other Merfolk creatures you control. This enhancement not only boosts the durability of your board presence but also provides them with islandwalk, allowing them to bypass blockage as long as the defending player controls an Island. This combination of stat inflation and evasion makes it a versatile tool for building aggressive Merfolk decks. Collectors often seek out cards from the Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set due to its focused theme and high-quality illustrations. Whether you are assembling a library of rare cards or focusing on the lore of the Merfolk, this card represents a core component of the blue Merfolk strategy introduced in this era of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Master of the Pearl Trident
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ryan Pancoast
Card Stock
English
{U}{U}
Creature — Merfolk
2 / 2
U
Card Text
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Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1 and have islandwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
"Let the land dwellers know the coast is no longer the border between our realms. A new age of empire has begun."
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Master of the Pearl Trident?
Master of the Pearl Trident has a mana cost of two blue mana, represented as {U}{U}. This low mana cost allows it to be played early in the game, making it a valuable opening turn play for blue-based strategies.
How does the islandwalk ability work on this card?
Islandwalk allows Merfolk creatures controlled by you to not be blocked as long as the defending player controls an Island. This ability grants them evasion, making it difficult for opponents to remove them with blockers.
What set is Master of the Pearl Trident from?
This card is from the Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set, which was released in 2017. It is card number 9 in that specific release and is categorized as a rare card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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