Lorwyn common. Tideshaper Mystic’s purpose was to provide a good Merfolk one-drop that could feed into “tapping matters” effects, subtly fix mana, and of course enable the major Lorwyn Merfolk theme of islandwalk (as well as the many other landwalk abilities in the set). Its purpose emphatically wasn’t color-screwing your opponent, which could easily prove un-fun on a one-drop (we’re looking at you, Tidal Warrior and Reef Shaman). The “only during your turn” clause was added so that you can’t shut off your opponent’s colors during their turn.
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