Ironshell Beetle
Judgment 121 • common
- Set
- Judgment
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
"Why waste time creating weapons? Nature provides us with all we need."— Centaur warrior
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ironshell Beetle was released as part of the Judgment expansion for Magic: The Gathering in May 2002. As the third and final set in the Odyssey block, it continued the block's focus on graveyard-related mechanics and resource management. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, this green common creature was crafted to provide a sturdy defensive option for players drafting in the limited environment, reflecting the set's emphasis on creature-based combat and durability.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who provided numerous illustrations for the game during this era. Moeller aimed to capture the essence of a hardy, defensive insectoid creature, utilizing his signature style of clean lines and earthy tones to ground the creature in the game's high-fantasy aesthetic. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, low-cost utility piece that fulfilled its role in the set's mechanical landscape without standing out as a powerhouse in competitive constructed formats.
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