The Deep-Sea Kraken is the third card in Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Duel Decks: Mind vs Might set, featuring the Suspend mechanic for strategic casting.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might
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The Deep-Sea Kraken serves as the third card in Magic: The Gathering's Duel Decks: Mind vs Might, released in 2017. This blue creature card is designed for players who appreciate high mana investments and unique entry mechanics. With a mana value of 10, the Kraken demands significant resource allocation, but its abilities offer substantial board presence and tempo control. The card features the Suspend mechanic, allowing casters to exile it with time counters instead of paying its full mana cost immediately. As an opponent casts spells, time counters are removed from the Kraken, accelerating its arrival on the battlefield. Once the final counter is removed, the creature enters with haste, ready to act immediately. Upon entering the battlefield, the Deep-Sea Kraken cannot be blocked by opposing creatures, ensuring that its damage reaches the defending player directly. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards from the Duel Decks: Mind vs Might series due to their focused design and nostalgic appeal. The Deep-Sea Kraken stands out for its imposing power and toughness of 6/6, making it a formidable presence in games where it can be successfully summoned. For those interested in completing the Duel Decks: Mind vs Might set, this card is an essential component. Its unique interaction with opponent spells makes it a interesting subject for study and collection, appealing to both casual players and serious MTG enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of blue card strategies.
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Deep-Sea Kraken
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Christopher Moeller
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English
{7}{U}{U}{U}
Creature — Kraken
6 / 6
U
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This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it.
