Tide Skimmer
M21Core Set 2021/#79/2020Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.21
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 22.2%30d▼ 27.6%90d▼ 22.2%
90d high
$0.30
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
Starter Commander Decks
- Down 27.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 30% below its 90 day high of $0.30.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 110% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Drake
Flying
Whenever you attack with two or more creatures with flying, draw a card.
2 / 3
Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Card drawCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc23 Jun 2020
Tide Skimmer's ability triggers just once, no matter how many creatures with flying attack beyond the second.
wotc23 Jun 2020
You draw a card even if some or all of the attacking creatures lose flying or leave combat before Tide Skimmer's ability resolves.
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About this card
Tide Skimmer
Tide Skimmer is a Creature — Drake, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.21 (down 27.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Tide Skimmer FAQ
How much is Tide Skimmer worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Tide Skimmer is $0.21. It is down 27.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.30.
What is the cheapest printing of Tide Skimmer?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Starter Commander Decks at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Tide Skimmer?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Foundations Jumpstart at $0.27 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Tide Skimmer are there?
Tide Skimmer has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Tide Skimmer first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M21 #79, released 2020-07-03.
What is the newest printing of Tide Skimmer?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from J25 #375, released 2024-11-15.
Is there a foil version of Tide Skimmer?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.44 versus $0.21 for nonfoil, which is 110% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Tide Skimmer legal in Commander?
Yes, Tide Skimmer is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.