This 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter set card features the blue Merfolk creature Merfolk of the Pearl Trident. Catalog number 42 in the S99 release.
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Starter
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Released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Starter set, Merfolk of the Pearl Trident is a foundational blue creature card for new players and vintage collectors alike. Identified as card number 42 in the S99 set, this common rarity card introduces the Merfolk subtype to the game's early ecosystem. As a one-mana cost 1/1 creature, it serves as an accessible entry point into blue mana strategies, allowing players to establish board presence efficiently during the early turns of a match. For collectors, this product represents a tangible piece of Magic history, offering a nostalgic look at the game's introductory materials. Whether you are completing a Starter set collection or adding a classic creature to your library, this card holds significant appeal for enthusiasts of the format's foundational era.
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Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
DiTerlizzi
Card Stock
English
{U}
Creature — Merfolk
1 / 1
U
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Are merfolk humans with fins, or are humans merfolk with feet?
