Tidebinder Mage

set	min	mtgo
-	C$ 0.70	0.02 tix

Name	Tidebinder Mage
Type	Creature — merfolk wizard
Description	When this creature enters, tap target red or green creature an opponent controls. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control this creature.
Artist	John Severin Brassell
Set	Pioneer Masters #94308
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Tidebinder Mage

Tidebinder Mage, Creature — merfolk wizard, designed by John Severin Brassell first released in Jul, 2013 in the set Magic 2014 and was printed exactly in 3 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.70.

The Tidebinder Mage would be beneficial in a blue control deck that aims to slow down aggressive red or green creature-based strategies. While it can help control the board by tapping down key threats, there are potentially better options like Frost Titan or Harbinger of the Tides that offer more versatility or impactful effects. However, Tidebinder Mage could still see play as a sideboard option against specific matchups where its ability shines.

Rules

07/01/13

If you gain control of the creature that’s being prevented from untapping, that creature won’t untap during your untap step for as long as you control Tidebinder Mage.

07/01/13

If you lose control of Tidebinder Mage between when it entered the battlefield and when the ability resolves, the target creature will become tapped. However, it won’t be affected by the other effect and will untap as normal during its controller’s untap step.