What does the Triassic Egg card do in Magic: The Gathering?

Triassic Egg is an artifact that uses hatchling counters. By sacrificing it, you can choose to put a creature from your hand onto the battlefield or return a creature from your graveyard to play, but only if it has two or more counters.

Why is Triassic Egg considered a rare card?

Triassic Egg is classified as a rare card in the Chronicles expansion. This rarity designation makes it more difficult to find compared to common or uncommon cards, increasing its value to collectors and players.

Who illustrated the Triassic Egg card?

The artwork for Triassic Egg was created by Dan Frazier. His illustrations are well-regarded in the Magic: The Gathering community for their distinctive style and contribution to the Chronicles set.

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The 1995 Chronicles Triassic Egg is a rare artifact card featuring unique hatchling counter mechanics. Find this essential Magic: The Gathering collectible at SuperCatch.

Triassic Egg

1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles

1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.41

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.41Oct 11, 2026	Guide Estimate	-4.7%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.41, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.41. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.41 to $0.43 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: -4.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.41Oct 11, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-4.7%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.41, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.41. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.41 to $0.43 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: -4.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 11, 2026

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Product Overview

Description

Triassic Egg (#110) is a rare artifact from the 1995 Chronicles expansion, designed by Dan Frazier. This card introduces a unique mechanic involving hatchling counters that allows players to either summon creatures or return them from the graveyard. As a foundational piece of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, it represents the strategic depth and creativity of mid-90s card design. The Chronicles set remains a cornerstone for collectors who appreciate the evolution of the game. Triassic Egg stands out for its versatile gameplay, offering multiple options based on counter accumulation. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Chronicles sets or to appreciate its role in early artifact strategies. Its rarity status makes it a notable addition to any serious MTG collection., we curate a diverse selection of trading cards, ensuring collectors can find high-quality examples of classic releases like this. Whether you are building a vintage library or investing in key artifacts, Triassic Egg offers historical significance and mechanical interest. The card’s design reflects the artistic and strategic innovations of its era, making it a favorite among both casual players and dedicated enthusiasts. Explore the growing collection of Magic: The Gathering cards to find your next prized acquisition.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1995

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Chronicles

Card Number

#110

Featured Subject

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Featured

Triassic Egg

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Dan Frazier

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{4}

Type

Artifact

Card Text

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{3}, {T}: Put a hatchling counter on this artifact. Sacrifice this artifact: Choose one. Activate only if there are two or more hatchling counters on this artifact. • You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. • Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.