The Nessian Asp (card #187) is a foil Uncommon creature from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take The Crown expansion. This green Snake features the Monstrosity mechanic, allowing it to grow in power and toughness.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Conspiracy: Take the Crown
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The Nessian Asp, identified as card number 187, is a notable entry in the 2016 Conspiracy: Take The Crown expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As an Uncommon green creature with the Snake subtype, this card offers a distinct mechanical identity within the set. The card is presented in a foil finish, adding a tactile and visual distinction that appeals to collectors who value specific print treatments alongside their card counts. Mechanically, the Nessian Asp operates as a five-mana investment with four power and five toughness. Its primary utility comes from the Monstrosity 4 ability, which allows a player to spend six generic mana and one green mana to place four +1/+1 counters on the creature, making it monstrous. This design creates a dynamic presence on the battlefield that can shift the tide of a game, making it a favorite among players who enjoy strategic resource management and board control. For collectors, finding a foil version of this Uncommon card from Conspiracy: Take The Crown represents a specific slice of TCG history. Whether you are building a personal archive or seeking a specific card for your deck, the Nessian Asp foil offers a compelling piece of Magic: The Gathering lore and mechanics combined.
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Nessian Asp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Alex Horley-Orlandelli
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}
Creature — Snake
4 / 5
G
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Reach {6}{G}: Monstrosity 4. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put four +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
It's not the two heads you should fear. It's the four fangs.
FAQ
Monstrosity is an activated ability that allows a player to put +1/+1 counters on the creature. For the Nessian Asp, the cost is {6}{G}, and it adds four counters, making it a monstrous creature.
No, the Nessian Asp is classified as an Uncommon card in the Conspiracy: Take The Crown set. Uncommons are more frequently found than Rares or Mythics but still hold collector interest, especially in foil.
The artwork for the Nessian Asp was created by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.
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