Spike Drone
Tempest 258 • common
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 258
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Charles Gillespie
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.
2 generic mana, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
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
Spike Drone was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a set, Tempest was designed to introduce complex mechanics such as buyback and shadow, marking a pivotal moment in the game’s evolution toward more interactive and strategic gameplay. This card belongs to the 'Spike' creature cycle, a group of organisms from the plane of Rath known for their biological adaptability and ability to redistribute power, reflecting the set’s focus on growth and transformation.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Arnie Swekel, who contributed significantly to the visual identity of late-90s Magic cards. Swekel utilized a visceral, organic style to capture the alien nature of the Spike species, emphasizing the jagged, predatory aesthetic intended for creatures residing in the chaotic environment of Rath. The design received modest attention upon release for its utility in limited formats, where its ability to manipulate counters offered players a flexible tactical advantage on the battlefield.
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