# 1994 Magic: The Gathering Fallen Empires #24

> The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Fallen Empires Rare card River Merfolk (#24), featuring the distinctive mountainwalk ability.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1994
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Fallen Empires
- **Card number**: #24
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

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.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost and power/toughness of River Merfolk?

River Merfolk has a mana cost of {U}{U}, a mana value of 2, and a power/toughness of 2/1.

### What does the mountainwalk ability do?

Mountainwalk allows the creature to not be blocked as long as the defending player controls a Mountain.

### Who illustrated the Fallen Empires version of River Merfolk?

Douglas Shuler provided the artwork for this 1994 Magic: The Gathering card.

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