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This catalog entry covers Engulf the Shore, card number 58 from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering.

Engulf the Shore

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad

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Description

Engulf the Shore is a blue Instant card featured in Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Shadows over Innistrad set, designated as card number 58. This rare card costs {3}{U} to cast and serves as a powerful board control tool for players utilizing Island mana sources. The card's effect allows you to return all creatures with toughness less than or equal to your Island count to their owners' hands, effectively clearing the board of weaker threats while preserving your own stronger units. Designed by Cliff Childs, the card captures the eerie, gothic atmosphere characteristic of the Innistrad plane. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of modern Magic history, bridging the gap between classic gameplay mechanics and the dark fantasy themes introduced in the Shadows over Innistrad block. The inclusion of flavor text referencing Tamiyo's journal adds narrative depth, appealing to fans of the game's lore alongside its competitive utility. As a rare card, it holds value for set builders looking to complete the SOI collection and for players who appreciate versatile removal spells in blue-based decks. Whether you are hunting for specific cards to complete your collection or seeking powerful additions to your playset, this product provides the essential details needed to identify and acquire this card. The card's design and mechanical impact make it a memorable part of the Shadows over Innistrad era, cherished by both casual and serious collectors of the Trading Card Game.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2016

Series

Shadows over Innistrad

Card Number

#58

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Cliff Childs

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

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Return to their owners' hands all creatures with toughness less than or equal to the number of Islands you control.

"The tides have begun to ignore the moon." —Tamiyo's journal

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FAQ

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What is the mana cost of Engulf the Shore?

Engulf the Shore requires four generic mana and one blue mana to cast, totaling a mana value of four.

What does Engulf the Shore do in gameplay?

This instant allows you to return all creatures with toughness less than or equal to the number of Islands you control to their owners' hands.

Who illustrated the art for card SOI #58?

The artwork for this card was created by artist Cliff Childs, known for his contributions to the Magic: The Gathering universe.

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