The Parallax Tide foil card from the 2000 Nemesis expansion of Magic: The Gathering. This #37 enchantment features a distinctive fading mechanic and foil finish.
Parallax Tide
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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The Parallax Tide foil card, numbered 37 in the Nemesis expansion, offers a unique strategic element for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players. Released in 2000, this blue enchantment is notable for its innovative 'Fading 5' mechanic, which challenges players to manage counter placement carefully. As a foil variant, it presents a shimmering aesthetic that appeals to those seeking visual distinction within the set. Designed by Carl Critchlow, the card remains a recognizable piece of early 2000s Magic history. Collectors often target this card to complete their Nemesis sets or to appreciate its role in the game's evolving mechanics. Whether for deck building or collection purposes, this card represents a specific moment in Magic's development. The foil treatment adds a layer of collectibility, distinguishing it from non-foil versions. Understanding its rules text and strategic value is key to appreciating its place in the game's rich lore. For those interested in the Nemesis era, Parallax Tide stands as a definitive example of the set's creative direction.
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Parallax Tide
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}{U}
Enchantment
U
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Fading 5 (This enchantment enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.) Remove a fade counter from this enchantment: Exile target land. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, each player returns to the battlefield all cards they own exiled with it.