Sabertooth Cobra
Mirage 238 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. The player gets another poison counter at the beginning of their next upkeep unless they pay 2 generic mana before that step. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Sabertooth Cobra was released in October 1995 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion. Developed during a period when Wizards of the Coast was looking to expand the game's narrative depth, Mirage was the first set specifically designed to be drafted, marking a significant shift in how the game was balanced and played. It introduced a distinct African-inspired aesthetic and setting, moving away from the high-fantasy tropes of earlier sets.
The artwork for the card was provided by artist Quinton Hoover, who was a frequent contributor to the game's early years. Hoover's signature style, characterized by fluid lines and vibrant color palettes, sought to emphasize the creature's predatory nature while adhering to the lush, tropical theme of the expansion. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a functional utility piece within the set's green color identity, though it remained a more niche card rather than a competitive staple.
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