The Arctic Merfolk foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Planeshift expansion, designed by Ron Spears. This catalog entry highlights the card's unique kicker mechanic and foil treatment for collectors building their Planeshift collection.
Arctic Merfolk
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Planeshift
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Description
The Arctic Merfoil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Planeshift expansion offers a distinct gameplay experience with its kicker ability. Designed by Ron Spears, this foil version of card number 21 features a striking finish that appeals to collectors seeking premium treatments from the early 2000s era. As a one-mana-cost creature, it provides strategic flexibility, allowing players to return a creature to its owner's hand in exchange for an enhanced presence on the battlefield. For fans of the Magic Trading Card Game, completing the Planeshift set is a rewarding challenge. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Planeshift foil sets or to appreciate the intricate design work characteristic of this period in the game's history. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a new collector, the Arctic Merfolk represents a key piece of Magic's rich lore and mechanical evolution.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Arctic Merfolk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Creature — Merfolk
1 / 1
U
Card Text
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Kicker—Return a creature you control to its owner's hand. (You may return a creature you control to its owner's hand in addition to any other costs as you cast this spell.) If this creature was kicked, it enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.