Spined Fluke
Urza's Saga 160 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 160
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mark A. Nelson
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
When this creature enters, sacrifice a creature.
black mana: Regenerate this creature.
Its spines are prized as writing quills by the priests of Gix.
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
The Spined Fluke was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a card within the set focused on the artificer Urza and the phyrexian conflict, it represents the biological horror aesthetic frequently found in black-aligned cards of that era. The set marked a significant shift in mechanical design, introducing free spells and mechanics that would influence competitive play for years to come.
The illustration was provided by artist DiTerlizzi, a prolific contributor to the game who helped establish the visual identity of mid-nineties Magic sets. His rendition of the Fluke emphasizes the grotesque, oceanic creature design popular in the set's cycle of parasitic or mutated creatures. While not a cornerstone of competitive decks, the card remains a nostalgic touchpoint for collectors of the late-Urza block period.
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