Printings
Tidebinder Mage
Card Information
Type: Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Mana Cost: 
CMC: 2
Part of the Reserved List: No
Color Identity:
Set: Magic 2014 (M14)
Rarity: Rare
Collector Number: 73
Oracle Text
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.
Format Legalities
Card Rulings
- July 1, 2013
The ability can target a tapped creature. If the targeted creature is already tapped when it resolves, that creature just remains tapped and doesn’t untap during its controller’s next untap step.
Source: wotc - July 1, 2013
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.
Source: wotc - July 1, 2013
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.
Source: wotc - July 1, 2013
If another player gains control of Tidebinder Mage, the creature will no longer be affected by the ability preventing it from untapping, even if you later regain control of Tidebinder Mage.
Source: wotc
Price History
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