This 1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles rare artifact, Serpent Generator (Card #108), offers collectors a unique gameplay mechanic involving snake tokens and poison counters.
Serpent Generator
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles
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Released in 1995 as part of the Chronicles set, the Serpent Generator is a rare artifact card that adds a strategic layer to Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Identified as card number 108 in the Chronicles expansion, this piece features the distinctive artwork of Mark Tedin, which helps define the visual identity of the early 90s era. As an artifact with a mana value of 6, it requires significant resource investment to activate, reflecting the game's evolving design philosophy during that period. The card’s unique ability allows players to create 1/1 colorless Snake artifact creature tokens. However, these tokens come with a built-in drawback: whenever a Snake deals damage to a player, that player receives a poison counter. This mechanic introduces a high-risk, high-reward dynamic, as accumulating ten poison counters results in a loss. For collectors, the Serpent Generator represents a fascinating experiment in game design, blending creature generation with a poison-based win condition. It remains a notable inclusion for those building comprehensive sets or exploring the history of artifact interactions in Magic. The card’s rarity status within the Chronicles set makes it a sought-after item for enthusiasts looking to complete their Chronicles collection or appreciate the creative diversity of early Magic releases.
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Serpent Generator
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mark Tedin
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English
{6}
Artifact
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{4}, {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Snake artifact creature token. It has "Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter." (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)