Triassic Egg is a rare artifact card from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles expansion, known for its distinctive hatchling counter mechanic.
Triassic Egg
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles
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Triassic Egg, designated as card number 110, is a rare artifact card from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles set. This expansion served as a compilation of previously released cards, making Triassic Egg a familiar yet essential piece for dedicated collectors. The card features artwork by Dan Frazier and utilizes a unique mechanic centered around hatchling counters. Players can activate the card by tapping it and paying mana to place a hatchling counter, eventually sacrificing the artifact to retrieve a creature from hand or graveyard. This versatile ability has made Triassic Egg a subject of interest for both set builders and strategy enthusiasts. As a component of the Chronicles release, it represents a significant era in the history of the trading card game. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Chronicles collections or to appreciate its role in the game's early artifact ecosystem. Whether you are a historian of the game or a casual collector, Triassic Egg offers a glimpse into the foundational mechanics that shaped Magic: The Gathering.
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Triassic Egg
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dan Frazier
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English
{4}
Artifact
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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.