Erithizon
Mercadian Masques 244 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 244
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature of defending player's choice.
Unlike scorpions, the erithizon isn't immune to its own weaponry.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Erithizon was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set is themed around the plane of Mercadia, a mercantilist world defined by high-stakes trade and political machinations, which informed the game mechanics focused on resource management and counter-play. As a common green creature, Erithizon serves as a functional utility card within this ecosystem, reflecting the set's aesthetic shift toward the bizarre, mercenary creatures inhabiting the bustling capital city.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic early illustrators for the game. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the creature as a formidable, porcupine-like beast, emphasizing its defensive nature. While the card is not considered a competitive staple, it remains a notable piece of late-nineties trading card design, representing the specific visual evolution of creature types during the transition into the modern era of the game.
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