The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Fallen Empires Rare card River Merfolk (#24), featuring the distinctive mountainwalk ability.
River Merfolk
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Fallen Empires
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The 1994 release of Magic: The Gathering's Fallen Empires introduced a diverse array of creatures, with card number 24, River Merfolk, standing out for its strategic utility. Illustrated by Douglas Shuler, this Rare card represents the blue mana pool with a mana cost of {U}{U} and a power/toughness of 2/1. This mechanical nuance adds depth to deck building for fans of the early era. The flavor text from *Sarpadian Empires, vol. V* further enriches the lore, describing the stoic nature of these beings dwelling near Goblin and Orcish foes. For investors and hobbyists tracking the evolution of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card serves as a tangible link to the game's foundational mechanics and world-building. Understanding the identity of Fallen Empires helps collectors contextualize the value and design choices of individual cards like River Merfolk. Whether you are completing a set or exploring early creature designs, this card remains a key piece of Magic history.
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River Merfolk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{U}{U}
Creature — Merfolk
2 / 1
U
Card Text
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{U}: This creature gains mountainwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)
"Dwelling in icy mountain streams near Goblin and Orcish foes, the River Merfolk were known for their stoicism." —*Sarpadian Empires, vol. V*