Kraken of the Straits (42)
BNG · Born of the Gods · uncommon
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 7.0 |
| Type | Creature — Kraken |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | U |
| Power / Toughness | 6 / 6 |
| EDHREC rank | 13984 |
Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature.
Thassa felt no need to punish the sailors for their folly in crossing the straits. The kraken would do it for her.
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.33 | $1.81 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.34 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.11 | $0.72 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.20 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2014-02-01: 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 海峡巨海兽 |
| Chinese Traditional | 海峽巨海獸 |
| French | Kraken des détroits |
| German | Meerengen-Krake |
| Italian | Kraken dello Stretto |
| Japanese | 海峡のクラーケン |
| Korean | 해협 크라켄 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Kraken do Estreito |
| Russian | Кракен Проливов |
| Spanish | Kraken del estrecho |