The Lorwyn Benthicore foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2007 Lorwyn set, featuring unique Merfolk synergy mechanics and distinctive foil treatment.
Benthicore
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Lorwyn
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The Lorwyn Benthicore foil card (LRW #53) stands as a notable entry in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn expansion, designed by Jim Nelson. This uncommon Elemental creature requires seven mana to cast and brings a versatile presence to the battlefield through its enter-the-battlefield ability, which generates two 1/1 blue Merfolk Wizard tokens. The foil treatment adds significant visual appeal, distinguishing this card from its non-foil counterparts within the Lorwyn set. As the set code LRW indicates, this card was part of a massive block that redefined the game's storytelling and mechanics. For investors and hobbyists focusing on Magic: The Gathering collecting, the Lorwyn Benthicore offers a blend of aesthetic quality and gameplay relevance. Its identity as a blue Elemental with token generation capabilities makes it a staple for understanding the era's design philosophy. Whether you are building a vintage collection or focusing on specific set builders, this card represents a key component of the Lorwyn chapter in Magic history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Benthicore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}{U}
Creature — Elemental
5 / 5
U
Card Text
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When this creature enters, create two 1/1 blue Merfolk Wizard creature tokens. Tap two untapped Merfolk you control: Untap this creature. It gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)