The Watcher in the Water is a legendary Kraken creature card from the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos set, featuring a foil finish and mythic rarity.
The Watcher in the Water
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth Promos
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Released in 2023, this promotional card brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s terrifying aquatic antagonist into the Magic: The Gathering universe. Designed as a Legendary Creature — Kraken, The Watcher in the Water offers a unique mechanical identity within the Tales of Middle-earth Promos set. The card features a foil treatment that enhances its visual appeal, making it a distinct addition to any collector’s inventory. Collectors often seek this card for its powerful game-breaking potential and its thematic significance in the Middle-earth crossover event. The card's ability to create Tentacle tokens and disrupt opponents makes it a notable piece for competitive and casual play alike. For enthusiasts of the Tales of Middle-earth series, this promo represents a key intersection of fantasy lore and strategic gameplay. It stands out due to its high mana cost and powerful effects, reflecting its mythic rare status. Completing a collection of these promotional cards allows players to experience the full scope of the Middle-earth expansion's creative vision. This release serves as a tangible link to the rich narrative world of Tolkien, translated through the lens of trading card game mechanics. Enthusiasts value this product for its blend of artistic design and strategic depth, making it a memorable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
The Watcher in the Water
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Mythic Rare
Chris Cold
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{U}
Legendary Creature — Kraken
9 / 9
U
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
The Watcher in the Water enters tapped with nine stun counters on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Whenever you draw a card during an opponent's turn, create a 1/1 blue Tentacle creature token. Whenever a Tentacle you control dies, untap up to one target Kraken and put a stun counter on up to one target nonland permanent.