Deep-Sea Kraken is a powerful blue creature card from the 2017 Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might release, featuring the iconic suspend mechanic.
Deep-Sea Kraken
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might
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Deep-Sea Kraken, numbered 3 in the Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might expansion, stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Released in 2017 by Wizards of the Coast, this product targets players and collectors interested in the strategic depth of the game's blue mana pool. As a Creature — Kraken, it commands attention with its high mana cost of ten mana, reflecting its massive 6/6 power and toughness stats. The card’s true collector appeal lies in its unique gameplay mechanics. Rather than casting it directly from hand, players can utilize the Suspend ability. By paying {2}{U}, the card is exiled with time counters, allowing it to enter the battlefield with haste when the counters expire. This strategic layer adds significant value for enthusiasts studying the evolution of card design in the Duel Decks series. For those building a comprehensive collection of the Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might set, this card represents a key component of the blue strategy. Its distinct rules text and high mana value make it a memorable piece for any Magic: The Gathering library. Whether you are looking to complete the set or add a powerful creature to your collection, Deep-Sea Kraken offers a blend of artistic and mechanical interest. It remains a notable entry in the catalog for anyone tracking the progression of the game's more complex creature cards.
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Deep-Sea Kraken
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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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.