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Old Man of the Sea

Magic: The Gathering | Arabian Nights - Singles

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Old Man of the Sea - Magic: The Gathering Arabian Nights trading card
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RarityR
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Arabian Nights
TypeCreature Marid

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Format Legality

Reserved List
legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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About Old Man of the Sea

Old Man of the Sea from Arabian Nights is currently available from around $236.21. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Creature — Djinn

Mana Cost

{1}{U}{U}Mana Value 3

Color Identity

{U}Blue

Power / Toughness

2/3

Card Text

You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step.
{T}: Gain control of target creature with power less than or equal to this creature's power for as long as this creature remains tapped and that creature's power remains less than or equal to this creature's power.

Card Facts

Expansion

Arabian Nights

Current Floor

$236.21

Rarity

rare

Artist

Susan Van Camp

Released

December 1993

EDHREC Rank

#26,111

Reserved List Card

Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint this card in tournament-legal form, which can materially affect scarcity and collector demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Old Man of the Sea worth?

Old Man of the Sea is currently shown on Card Synced from about $236.21 for Arabian Nights. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Old Man of the Sea currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.

Is Old Man of the Sea legal in Commander?

Old Man of the Sea is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.

Is Old Man of the Sea legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Old Man of the Sea on the Reserved List?

Yes. Old Man of the Sea is on the Reserved List, which means Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint it in tournament-legal form. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Old Man of the Sea in-game text?

In game, Old Man of the Sea is a Creature — Djinn with text that starts: "You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step.".

How popular is Old Man of the Sea in Commander decks?

Old Man of the Sea ranks #26,111 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

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