Skittering Cicada

Description

Skittering Cicada is a rare Insect creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Commander Masters set, identified by card number 717. Designed specifically for the Commander format, this card provides a unique mechanical advantage for players building decks centered around colorless mana. With a mana value of three, it enters the battlefield as a 2/2 creature, offering a solid baseline presence that can be enhanced significantly through strategic spell selection. The card's most distinctive feature is its ability to interact with colorless spells. Skittering Cicada allows players to cast colorless spells as though they had flash, adding a layer of versatility to timing and defense. Furthermore, whenever a colorless spell is cast, the creature temporarily gains trample and receives a +X/+X boost equal to that spell's mana value. This mechanic rewards players for utilizing high-cost colorless artifacts and enchantments, turning Skittering Cicada into a formidable threat in the late game. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, Skittering Cicada represents a key piece of the Commander Masters expansion. Illustrated by Denis Zhbankov, the card captures the intricate design language of the 2023 release, appealing to both casual players and serious investors in the TCG market. Its ability to synergize with a wide range of colorless strategies makes it a sought-after addition to any collection focused on the Commander format.