Magic: The Gathering

Triskelion

Mirrodin 269 • rare

Set: Mirrodin
Collector number: 269
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $0.46

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Market

What it's worth

$0.46market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.46 – $0.53 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Triskelion is a rare artifact that represents the mechanical nature of its home plane. Because of its ability to distribute damage directly to targets, it serves as a flexible tactical tool that collectors value for its distinct combat utility.

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Card face

What it does

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it.

Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Triskelion was originally released as part of the Alpha core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 1993, later appearing in the Mirrodin expansion as a centerpiece of the artifact-heavy block. Designed by Richard Garfield and his team, the card was conceptualized as a versatile mechanical construct capable of both offensive pressure and board control. Its inclusion in Mirrodin served to highlight the set's thematic focus on a world composed entirely of metal, reinforcing the card's identity as a classic construct within the game's expansive lore.

The card's iconic illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, who was a foundational contributor to the game's early visual language. Rush depicted the Triskelion as a segmented, tri-armed automaton, emphasizing its modular and potentially lethal design. The artwork became one of the most recognizable images in the game's history, frequently cited for its straightforward, ominous representation of an artifact creature that perfectly mirrored its functional mechanics on the battlefield.

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About

About Triskelion

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