The Scuttlemutt is a 2019 Uncommon card from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020, featuring a Scarecrow creature with versatile mana generation and color manipulation effects.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2020
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Scuttlemutt is card number 238 from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020, released in 2019. As an Uncommon artifact creature with the Scarecrow subtype, this card introduces a distinct mechanical identity within the M20 set. The card features a mana cost of {3} and possesses a power and toughness of 2/2, making it a mid-range option for players looking to expand their board presence. The strategic value of this card lies in its dual activated abilities, which offer flexibility during gameplay. Players can tap the creature to add one mana of any color to their mana pool, providing essential resource acceleration in the early to mid-game. Alternatively, tapping Scuttlemutt allows a player to target a creature and change its color or colors to their choice until the end of turn. This color-shifting effect can disrupt opponent strategies or synergize with cards that care about creature colors, adding a layer of tactical depth to deck construction. Art by Jeremy Jarvis, the card is cataloged under the set code M20. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often appreciate the unique flavor text associated with Scuttlemutt, which describes its five-lensed head and ability to perceive colors beyond ordinary human perception. For those building a comprehensive collection of the Core Set 2020 checklist, this card serves as a key component for completing the Uncommon tier. Its straightforward rules text and versatile effects make it a familiar presence in many constructed formats, appealing to both new players learning the game's mechanics and experienced collectors curating their M20 inventory.
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Scuttlemutt
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jeremy Jarvis
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact Creature — Scarecrow
2 / 2
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{T}: Add one mana of any color. {T}: Target creature becomes the color or colors of your choice until end of turn.
With five lenses on its "head," it sees the world in a range of colors beyond ordinary perception.
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