Locust Swarm
Mirage 226 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 226
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- William Donohoe
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Flying
green mana: Regenerate this creature.
green mana: Untap this creature. Activate only once each turn.
Better a fierce thunderhead than a sky filled with locusts.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Locust Swarm was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the third set in the game's history to focus on a specific thematic setting, Mirage introduced the plane of Jamuraa, a region heavily inspired by African geography and mythology. The card reflects the set's emphasis on natural disasters and ecological themes, serving as a tactical green spell designed to disrupt an opponent's board state through creature tokens.
The artwork for Locust Swarm was illustrated by Amy Weber, one of the original artists who helped define the aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering. Weber’s illustration captures a dense, chaotic cloud of insects, utilizing the somewhat rustic and hand-painted art style characteristic of the mid-90s era of the game. Upon its release, the card was received as a situational utility piece, valued more for its thematic resonance with the Mirage setting than for competitive dominance in high-level tournament play.
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