Magic: The Gathering

Saber Ants

Mercadian Masques 267 • uncommon

Set: Mercadian Masques
Collector number: 267
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Greg Staples
Market price: $0.37

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$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.33 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Saber Ants is an uncommon creature card that serves as a unique tactical piece for players seeking to punish damage-based removal. By generating token copies whenever it takes damage, this card rewards strategic placement and forces opponents to carefully consider their combat options.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever this creature is dealt damage, you may create that many 1/1 green Insect creature tokens.

They stay on the battlefield only long enough to consume the losers.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Saber Ants was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was inspired by the plane of Mercadia, a mercantilist world defined by its towering mountain cities and complex trade networks. The card reflects the set's focus on creature tokens and swarm mechanics, serving as a tactical tool to generate small threats whenever the creature took damage.

The artwork was provided by Greg Staples, an illustrator known for his atmospheric and textured fantasy work during this era of the game. Staples utilized a somber, earthy color palette to emphasize the insectoid nature of the creature, aiming to make the organism feel grounded within the rugged landscape of the setting. The card remains a niche favorite among players who appreciate the mechanics of damage-based token generation.

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Saber AntsThe List · #MMQ-267 · uncommon · 2020$0.31

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