Kiora, the Rising Tide — Curve-Control Merfolk
Kiora, the Rising Tide arrives as a compact tempo piece and a graveyard engine in one. Kiora, the Rising Tide gives you immediate card flow when she enters, letting you draw two cards then discard two to sculpt your hand and set up synergies. As a 3/2 for {2}{U} she fits into early to mid game plans where you need replacement and selection while still applying pressure on the board.
Her Threshold ability rewards a deliberate build around the graveyard. Once you reach seven or more cards there, attacking with Kiora, the Rising Tide can generate a legendary 8/8 blue Octopus token called Scion of the Deep which alters combat math and presents a large clock for opponents to answer. Use Kiora to dig for answers, fuel delve or flashback, and turn incremental advantage into a board presence; she plays well in tempo, control, and graveyard-centric shells. Add her to a collection if you value efficient planes that translate card selection into concrete battlefield threats.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Merfolk Noble
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Kiora enters, draw two cards, then discard two cards. Threshold — Whenever Kiora attacks, if there are seven or more cards in your graveyard, you may create Scion of the Deep, a legendary 8/8 blue Octopus creature token.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
