Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Tap an untapped Merfolk you control: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender.
Tap an untapped Merfolk you control: This creature gets +2/+1 until end of turn.
When this creature dies, destroy all Merfolk tapped this turn to pay for its abilities.
Mana cost
1
U
U
Mana value
3
Printings
From
$0.58
EDHREC rank
#31601
Reserved list
Never reprinted
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Formats
Legacy
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Commander
Legal
Rulings
4 Oct 2004
The Merfolk are tapped during announcement and as a cost. The ability can't be announced if the Merfolk are not in an untapped state.