Deadly Insect
Mercadian Masques 238 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
With his newfound sense of self-importance, Squee set his sights on ever-bigger bugs.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Deadly Insect was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was inspired by the plane of Mercadia, a world defined by its bustling merchant culture and intricate political machinations. Mechanically, the card was designed to capitalize on the 'shroud' keyword, a defensive ability that prevented the insect from being targeted by spells or effects, representing its evasive and predatory nature in the game's lore.
The artwork was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory, who utilized a distinct, stark style that emphasizes the alien anatomy of the creature. Within the competitive landscape of the era, the card was recognized for its utility as a reliable threat that resisted removal spells, a trait that solidified its place in various green-based decks of the time. The design reflects the broader aesthetic shift of the late 90s, where Wizards of the Coast moved toward more thematic and narrative-driven card mechanics.
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