The Tide Shaper card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Modern Horizons 2 expansion. This uncommon Merfolk Wizard provides strategic flexibility through its kicker mechanic and land transformation ability.
Tide Shaper
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 2
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Tide Shaper is a one-mana Creature — Merfolk Wizard featured in the Modern Horizons 2 set, released in 2021. Designed by Lie Setiawan, this uncommon card occupies card number 72 in the MH2 collection. As a foundational blue spell, it serves as a critical component for players seeking early-game interaction and resource acceleration in Magic: The Gathering. The card’s design centers on its kicker ability, allowing casters to pay an additional blue mana to enhance its effect. When kicked, Tide Shaper transforms a target land into an Island, providing vital mana fixing for decks requiring multiple colors. This utility is particularly valuable in constructed formats where consistent mana bases are essential for executing complex strategies. For collectors, Tide Shaper represents the accessible yet impactful nature of Modern Horizons 2. Its low mana cost and flexible effect make it a staple in many blue-based decks, appealing to both competitive players and casual enthusiasts who appreciate strategic depth. Collecting cards like Tide Shaper allows enthusiasts to build diverse libraries that reflect the evolving meta of Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are completing set collections or hunting for specific mechanics, this card offers a blend of affordability and utility. The Merfolk Wizard archetype continues to be a popular theme among fans, and this release captures the essence of the 2021 era with its straightforward yet powerful gameplay.
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Card Details
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Tide Shaper
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Lie Setiawan
Card Stock
English
{U}
Creature — Merfolk Wizard
1 / 1
U
Card Text
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Kicker {1} (You may pay an additional {1} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, target land becomes an Island for as long as this creature remains on the battlefield. This creature gets +1/+1 as long as an opponent controls an Island.
