The 2016 Kaladesh release with this foil Thriving Turtle card (#66), a Common Magic: The Gathering creature that adds strategic energy resources to your collection.
Thriving Turtle
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaladesh
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As a Common rarity card from the KLD set, this foil variant offers a distinct visual appeal that complements the set's signature art style by Jeff Simpson. Designed as a one-mana creature, Thriving Turtle provides immediate value to players through its energy generation mechanic, making it a functional piece for both casual play and collection building. For hobbyists focusing on Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, the Thriving Turtle represents a key component of the Kaladesh block's identity. The foil treatment enhances the card's collectibility, drawing attention to the detailed illustration and the card's unique abilities. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers within a set to complete their runs, and this entry is essential for those aiming to assemble a comprehensive Kaladesh collection. Whether you are drawn to the card's strategic utility or its aesthetic contribution to the set, this product serves as a tangible connection to the 2016 release. ## What is the mana cost and type of the Thriving Turtle card? Thriving Turtle is a blue Creature — Turtle card with a mana cost of one blue mana. It has a power and toughness of 0/3, making it a fragile but resource-generating unit. ## How does the energy mechanic work on this card? When Thriving Turtle enters the battlefield, its triggered ability allows you to gain two energy counters. Additionally, you may pay two energy counters whenever it attacks to place a +1/+1 counter on it, increasing its survivability during combat. ## Why is the foil finish significant for collectors? The foil treatment on the Thriving Turtle card from the Kaladesh set provides a shimmering finish that distinguishes it from non-foil versions. This variant is particularly sought after by collectors who prefer the visual appeal of foil cards within their sets.
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Thriving Turtle
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeff Simpson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}
Creature — Turtle
0 / 3
U
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When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Aether shapes everything on Kaladesh, from the sky to the sea.
