Kraken of the Straits
BNGBorn of the Gods/#42/2014Uncommon
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.15
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.37
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.37TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.8%30d▲ 8.8%90d▲ 42.3%
90d high
$0.37
90d low
$0.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.37
Born of the Gods
- Up 8.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.37.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 370% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Kraken
Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature.
6 / 6
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Feb 2014
The number of Islands you control is counted as blockers are declared. Creatures with power less than that number at that time can’t block Kraken of the Straits. Once blockers have been declared, the power of the blocking creatures and the number of Islands you control don’t matter.
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About this card
Kraken of the Straits
Kraken of the Straits is a Creature — Kraken, with mana cost {5}{U}{U} (mana value 7).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.37 (up 8.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Kraken of the Straits FAQ
How much is Kraken of the Straits worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Kraken of the Straits is $0.37. It is up 8.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.26 to $0.37.
What is the cheapest printing of Kraken of the Straits?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Born of the Gods at $0.37 on TCGplayer.
What set was Kraken of the Straits first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BNG #42, released 2014-02-07.
Is there a foil version of Kraken of the Straits?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.74 versus $0.37 for nonfoil, which is 370% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Commander?
Yes, Kraken of the Straits is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Modern?
Yes, Kraken of the Straits is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Standard?
Kraken of the Straits is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Kraken of the Straits do?
Kraken of the Straits is a Creature — Kraken with mana cost {5}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature.".