What is the mana cost of Shoal Serpent?

Shoal Serpent has a mana cost of five blue mana and one generic mana, totaling a mana value of six. This makes it a relatively high-cost creature that requires careful resource management to play effectively.

What does the landfall ability do?

The landfall ability triggers whenever a land you control enters the battlefield. When this happens, Shoal Serpent loses defender until the end of the turn, allowing it to attack despite its default defensive nature.

Who illustrated the Shoal Serpent card?

Trevor Claxton is the artist who illustrated Shoal Serpent for the Zendikar set.

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The Shoal Serpent foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2009 Zendikar set features a blue serpent with defender and landfall abilities.

Shoal Serpent

2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar

2009 Magic: The Gathering Zendikar

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The Shoal Serpent stands out in Magic: The Gathering's 2009 Zendikar set as a distinct blue creature card numbered 65. Designed by Trevor Claxton, this foil variant brings a shimmering finish to the creature's imposing presence on the battlefield. As a six-mana investment, the card offers strategic depth through its unique combination of defender and landfall mechanics. Collectors appreciate how the foil treatment enhances the visual impact of this sea-dwelling entity, making it a desirable addition to any Zendikar collection. The landfall ability allows the serpent to shed its defensive stance when lands enter the battlefield, creating dynamic gameplay moments that define the set's environmental theme. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this card represents a key piece of the Zendikar era's design language. Its foil finish distinguishes it from common variants, appealing to those who value both aesthetic appeal and mechanical utility in their collections.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2009

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Zendikar

Card Number

#65

Featured Subject

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Featured

Shoal Serpent

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Trevor Claxton

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{5}{U}

Type

Creature — Serpent

Power / Toughness

5 / 5

Color

Card Text

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Defender Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature loses defender until end of turn.

"It's like a reef that runs aground on ships." —Jaby, Silundi Sea nomad