Deadly Insect
Alliances 86a • common
- Set
- Alliances
- Collector number
- 86a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Scott Kirschner
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
"Beautiful, indeed—but one sting could fell a Giant in a heartbeat."— Taaveti of Kelsinko, Elvish Hunter
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 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Coming out of the game's early growth period, the set was designed to introduce complex mechanics and build on the themes established in the Ice Age block. The card reflects the set's focus on arctic themes and tactical combat, offering a creature with a specific protective ability that made it a notable utility choice during the era's limited play environments.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Rob Alexander, a prolific contributor to the game's visual identity during its formative years. Alexander aimed to emphasize the creature's formidable, chitinous nature within a bleak, wintry landscape, aligning with the aesthetic direction of the Alliances expansion. Upon release, the card was received as a solid, functional piece for green decks, valued by players for its ability to evade certain types of targeted removal common in the game's evolving meta.
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