Merieke Ri Berit (TSB #95)

Merieke Ri Berit is a special printing from Time Spiral Timeshifted (TSB #95), a Legendary Creature — Human. Illustrated by Heather Hudson.
Card text
Merieke Ri Berit doesn't untap during your untap step.
{T}: Gain control of target creature for as long as you control Merieke Ri Berit. When Merieke Ri Berit leaves the battlefield or becomes untapped, destroy that creature. It can't be regenerated.
Details
| Mana cost | {W}{U}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Creature — Human |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| Rarity | Special |
| Set | Time Spiral Timeshifted (TSB) |
| Collector number | 95 |
| Artist | Heather Hudson |
| Released | 2006-10-06 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $2.88, foil $32.53 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- September 25, 2006 — If Merieke becomes untapped, its “destroy” ability will trigger, but you won’t lose control of the creature you took before it’s destroyed.
- September 25, 2006 — If another player takes control of Merieke, you will immediately lose control of the creature you took, but Merieke’s “destroy” ability won’t trigger. The affected creature will go back under the control of the appropriate player.
- September 25, 2006 — If Merieke leaves the battlefield, you will immediately lose control of the creature you took and Merieke’s “destroy” ability will trigger. The affected creature will go back under the control of the appropriate player, then it will be destroyed.
