Beetleback Chief
Planechase Anthology 40 • uncommon
- Set
- Planechase Anthology
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne England
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
When this creature enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens.
Whether trained, ridden, or eaten, few goblin military innovations have rivaled the bug.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Beetleback Chief was originally introduced in the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2011, designed as an efficient creature for Red decks by providing both a body and additional tokens upon entering the battlefield. Its inclusion in the 2016 Planechase Anthology reflects its enduring utility in multiplayer formats like Commander, where its ability to generate multiple bodies at once provides tactical flexibility and board presence.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a notable illustrator best known for his work on The Sandman series. His contribution to the card captures the grotesque, industrial aesthetic of the Goblins of the plane of Mirrodin, emphasizing the metallic, scavenged appearance of their gear. The card has been consistently well-regarded by players for its balance of power and cost, cementing its status as a staple for aggressive red strategies.
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