Earwig Squad
Morningtide 60 • rare
- Set
- Morningtide
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Market price
- $0.62
What it does
Prowl 2 generic mana black mana (You may cast this for its prowl cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with a Goblin or Rogue.)
When this creature enters, if its prowl cost was paid, search target opponent's library for three cards and exile them. Then that player shuffles.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Earwig Squad was released in early 2008 as part of the Morningtide expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the second set in the Lorwyn block, Morningtide focused on tribal synergies, specifically emphasizing the rogue creature type. This card was designed to highlight the prowl mechanic, a key feature of the set that rewarded players for playing cards of the same creature type in quick succession, reflecting the collaborative and deceptive nature of the rogue faction within the game's lore.
The card was illustrated by the artist Steve Prescott, who captured the creature's sinister aesthetic with dynamic, dark fantasy flourishes. His work on this piece was intended to emphasize the group dynamic of the squad, depicting multiple members working in unison. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in competitive rogue-themed decks, recognized for its ability to surgically remove key cards from an opponent's library, a strategy that remains a classic example of disruptive play in the format.
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