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
- $0.26
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 first set designed specifically to be drafted, Mirage introduced a thematic emphasis on African-inspired mythology and desert climates, marking a significant shift in the game's aesthetic direction. The card represents the set's focus on environmental hazards and creature-based attrition.
The card features artwork by William Donohoe, whose illustrative style during the mid-nineties leaned into the grotesque and visceral nature of fantasy creatures. Donohoe's depiction of a swirling, insectoid cloud was intended to evoke a sense of overwhelming, localized chaos. Within the game's mechanics, the card is remembered for its niche utility as a flying blocker, though it is often discussed more for its thematic role in capturing the oppressive heat of the Mirage setting.
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