# 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations #309

> The Magic: The Gathering Foundations foil Kiora, the Rising Tide (Card 309), a rare Merfolk Noble creature with powerful graveyard synergy.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2024
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Foundations
- **Card number**: #309
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Kiora, the Rising Tide (Card 309) from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set is a Legendary Creature of the Merfolk Noble type. This foil card features a mana cost of {2}{U} and boasts a power and toughness of 3/2. Designed by Magali Villeneuve, the card's finish adds a distinct visual appeal to any collection. In gameplay, Kiora enters the battlefield allowing the player to draw two cards and then discard two cards. The card features a threshold ability: if there are seven or more cards in your graveyard, attacking with Kiora lets you create a legendary 8/8 blue Octopus creature token called Scion of the Deep. This mechanic makes the card an interesting addition for players who build decks focused on graveyard strategies. For collectors, the Foundations release offers a fresh take on classic Magic elements. The foil treatment of Card 309 stands out as a premium variant within the set. Whether you are building a deck or adding to a library of rare cards, Kiora, the Rising Tide provides both strategic depth and aesthetic value. The Magic: The Gathering brand continues to deliver high-quality products that appeal to hobbyists and investors alike.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost and type of Kiora, the Rising Tide?

Kiora, the Rising Tide has a mana cost of {2}{U} and is classified as a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble in the Magic: The Gathering game.

### How does the threshold ability work on Card 309?

When Kiora attacks, if there are seven or more cards in your graveyard, you may create a legendary 8/8 blue Octopus creature token named Scion of the Deep.

### Who is the artist for the Foundations set card 309?

The foil version of Kiora, the Rising Tide from the 2024 Foundations set was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.

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