Watercourser

Description

Watercourser is a blue Elemental creature from the Magic 2013 Core Set, released in 2012. Identified as card number 78 in the M13 set code, this card features a mana cost of {2}{U} and a mana value of 3. As a common rarity card, it serves as a standard component of the base checklist for collectors building complete sets of the Magic 2013 expansion. The card’s type line reads Creature — Elemental, placing it in the Elemental subtype category. Its power and toughness stats are listed as 2/3. The card’s rules text allows players to pay {U} to give this creature +1/-1 until the end of the turn. This ability provides a flexible option for adjusting combat calculations during gameplay, allowing the creature to either deal more damage or withstand a hit depending on the strategic need. The flavor text, attributed to Old Fishbones, a Martyne river guide, warns readers about the unpredictable nature of water: "Beware an eddy where there should be none or a stretch that flows too fast or too slow." This narrative element adds context to the card’s identity as a water-based elemental being. The artwork for Watercourser was created by Mathias Kollros, whose style contributes to the visual identity of the M13 set. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, the Watercourser represents a tangible piece of the game's history during the early 2010s. The Magic 2013 set was designed to be accessible to new players while offering familiar mechanics for experienced ones. Owning this card allows enthusiasts to complete their M13 collection or use it as a reference point for understanding the design philosophy of core sets from that era. The card pictures the blue Elemental Watercourser with art by Mathias Kollros and features a mana cost of {2}{U}.