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Triton Tactics is the 23rd card in the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins expansion, offering a versatile blue instant effect for Magic: The Gathering gameplay.

Triton Tactics

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins

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Product Overview

Description

Released in 2017 as part of the Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins series, Triton Tactics occupies card number 23 in the Duel Decks (DDT) set. This uncommon instant card is a staple for players building blue-based strategies, providing a tactical boost to creatures on the battlefield. The card’s design and functionality reflect the strategic depth characteristic of Magic: The Gathering trading card game releases during this era. As a blue mana-cost card, Triton Tactics allows players to enhance their board presence with a specific sequence of effects. The card targets up to two creatures, granting them a temporary power and toughness increase before untapping them. This mechanical sequence is designed to facilitate aggressive pushes or stabilize a position against opposing threats. The follow-up clause, which affects creatures that were blocked during that turn, adds a layer of strategic complexity that appeals to competitive players and casual collectors alike. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Duel Decks series due to their distinct thematic focus and self-contained design philosophy. Triton Tactics, illustrated by Jack Wang, represents a specific moment in the game's evolution where streamlined deck construction met complex interactions. For those interested in completing the DDT set or exploring the blue mana pool, this card serves as a functional and aesthetic component of the 2017 release. The product identity is defined by its role within the Merfolk vs. Goblins conflict, offering a tangible piece of the game's rich lore and mechanical history. Whether for deck building or collection, Triton Tactics stands as a notable entry in the Duel Decks catalog.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins

Card Number

#23

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Jack Wang

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

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Up to two target creatures each get +0/+3 until end of turn. Untap those creatures. At this turn's next end of combat, tap each creature that was blocked by one of those creatures this turn and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.

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What set is Triton Tactics from?

Triton Tactics is from the Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2017. It carries the set code DDT and is card number 23 in that specific release.

What does Triton Tactics do in gameplay?

Triton Tactics is a blue instant that targets up to two creatures. It gives them a temporary boost to toughness, untaps them, and then prevents creatures that were blocked during that turn from untapping during their controller's next untap step.

Who illustrated Triton Tactics?

The card features artwork by Jack Wang. His illustration complements the card's blue mana identity and its role within the Merfolk vs. Goblins narrative conflict.

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