Slithering Cryptid
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 168 • common
- Set
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana or blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Nicholas Gregory
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
When this creature enters, create a Mutagen token. (It's an artifact with "1 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.")
"The Slithery! He's snatches little kids an' keeps 'em in cages! He don't got no legs and just slithers."— Lita
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Slithering Cryptid card, numbered 168, originates from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trading card set produced by Topps. Released during the height of 'Turtlemania,' these cards were designed to capitalize on the massive popularity of the animated series and the initial live-action film. The set aimed to capture the kinetic, vibrant aesthetic of the franchise, featuring character profiles, action stills, and creature highlights that appealed to a younger demographic of collectors.
The imagery and layout reflect the standard Topps design language of the era, utilizing bold borders and punchy, episodic narrative text on the reverses. While the cards were mass-produced and marketed as affordable collectibles available in convenience stores, they have since gained a nostalgic following among pop culture enthusiasts. The specific inclusion of characters like the Slithering Cryptid underscores the set's intent to explore the expansive roster of mutant foes and allies found within the Turtles' universe.
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