The 2001 Deckmasters expansion with this uncommon #32 Yavimaya Ants card from Magic: The Gathering, featuring Pat Lewis's artwork and distinctive gameplay mechanics.
Yavimaya Ants
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Deckmasters
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This product represents card number 32 from that set, featuring the creature Yavimaya Ants. Designed by Pat Lewis, this uncommon card captures the essence of the Insect type within the green mana color identity. Yavimaya Ants is notable for its powerful offensive capabilities combined with a strategic cost. As a 5/1 creature, it offers immediate board presence with both haste and trample, allowing it to attack or block on the turn it enters play and deal excess damage to opponents. However, its strength comes with a significant maintenance requirement. The card features a cumulative upkeep mechanic, requiring the owner to pay {G}{G} for each age counter placed on it at the beginning of their upkeep. This creates a high-stakes decision point for players, balancing the card's aggressive potential against the growing resource drain. For collectors focusing on Magic: The Gathering history, the Deckmasters set remains a fascinating chapter in the game's evolution. It experimented with card layouts and abilities that diverged from standard core sets. The Yavimaya Ants card serves as a tangible piece of this era, appealing to those who appreciate the depth of card design and the strategic complexity of older formats. Its distinctive rules text and iconic status among green-based strategies make it a point of interest for enthusiasts tracking the development of the game's mechanics.
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Yavimaya Ants
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Pat Lewis
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}{G}
Creature — Insect
5 / 1
G
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Trample, haste Cumulative upkeep {G}{G} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)