Earwig Squad
Modern Masters 82 • rare
- Set
- Modern Masters
- Collector number
- 82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Market price
- $0.43
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 originally released in the 2008 Modern Masters set, a collection designed to bridge the gap between classic card mechanics and newer players by reprinting influential cards from across the game's history. It functions as a Rogue creature that utilizes the Prowl mechanic, which encourages players to reward themselves for dealing combat damage with other Rogues earlier in the game. This design reflects the set's intent to revitalize tribal synergies and provide strategic depth for constructed play.
The card’s illustration was created by Warren Mahy, a long-time contributor to the game who is known for his ability to render fantastical creatures with a grounded, gritty aesthetic. Mahy chose to emphasize the swarm-like nature of the squad, capturing the eerie and clandestine essence of the creature type. Upon its debut, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for specialized black-aligned decks, particularly those focused on disruption and hand manipulation in competitive environments.
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