The 2025 Secret Lair Drop foil featuring Nezahal, Primal Tide, a powerful 7/7 Elder Dinosaur with unique gameplay mechanics for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Nezahal, Primal Tide
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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Description
Nezahal, Primal Tide stands out in the 2025 Secret Lair Drop as a formidable 7/7 Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur with a distinct blue mana identity. This foil variant, cataloged as card number 2236 with the SLD set code, is designed by artist Wayne Wu and offers a unique strategic twist for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. The card’s ability to ignore counters and remove maximum hand size limits makes it a memorable inclusion for players seeking unconventional tactical options in their decks. As part of the Secret Lair Drop series, this release emphasizes thematic creativity and high-quality production. The foil treatment enhances the card’s visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for collectors who appreciate both gameplay utility and aesthetic finish. The card’s rules text allows for strategic depth, enabling players to draw cards when opponents cast noncreature spells or to exile and return Nezahal to the battlefield for tactical advantage. For collectors, Nezahal, Primal Tide represents a blend of artistic expression and mechanical innovation within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Its rarity as a rare card ensures it holds value among those who seek to complete their Secret Lair collections or acquire unique foil prints. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, this card offers a compelling piece of MTG history that combines strategic gameplay with collectible quality.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Nezahal, Primal Tide
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Wayne Wu
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{U}{U}
Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur
7 / 7
U
Card Text
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This spell can't be countered. You have no maximum hand size. Whenever an opponent casts a noncreature spell, draw a card. Discard three cards: Exile Nezahal. Return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
FAQ
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What is the rarity of Nezahal, Primal Tide in the Secret Lair Drop?
Nezahal, Primal Tide is classified as a rare card within the 2025 Secret Lair Drop set. This rarity level makes it a sought-after item for collectors looking to complete their Secret Lair collections or acquire unique foil prints.
What are the key gameplay mechanics of Nezahal, Primal Tide?
This 7/7 Legendary Elder Dinosaur prevents counters, removes maximum hand size limits, and allows you to draw a card when opponents cast noncreature spells. Additionally, you can exile it and return it to the battlefield tapped at the beginning of the next end step by discarding three cards.
Who designed the artwork for Nezahal, Primal Tide?
The artwork for this Secret Lair Drop card was created by Wayne Wu, whose distinctive style complements the card’s thematic design as a primal, tidal force within the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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