This 2012 Magic: The Gathering foil card features the Merfolk of the Pearl Trident, a rare one-power Merfolk creature with distinctive shimmering finish.
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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The Merfolk of the Pearl Trident, designated as card number 60 in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering core set, is a distinct addition for collectors focusing on creature types. This release features a rare foil treatment, offering a shimmering finish that sets it apart from the standard print run. As a one-drop creature with the Merfolk subtype, it holds a unique place in the game's lore and design history, representing the earliest days of the race's interaction with humans. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Magic: The Gathering sets with the full range of treatments available. The foil variant provides a visually striking option for those who appreciate the tactile and aesthetic differences between print runs. Its low mana cost and specific creature type make it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of the era. Adding this foil version to your library enhances the diversity of your Magic: The Gathering holdings, offering a tangible connection to the 2012 core set's design philosophy and creature roster.
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Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Ray Lago
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}
Creature — Merfolk
1 / 1
U
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"The merfolk of the Pearl Trident have risen from the waves since the earliest days, at times allies to humans, other times enemies. Now their power is cresting again, and who can say which way the new tide will flow." —Kalis, Onean scholar