The Triassic Egg is a Rare artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Masters Edition IV set, featuring unique gameplay mechanics centered around hatchling counters.
Triassic Egg
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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Triassic Egg is a Rare artifact card identified by card number 235 within the Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition IV set, released in 2011. Designed by Dan Frazier, this card serves as a pivotal resource generator in the game. It costs four mana to cast and functions as a static engine that accumulates value over time. By tapping the card and paying three mana, players place a hatchling counter on it. Once two or more counters are present, the card can be sacrificed to trigger powerful effects. These options include putting a creature card directly from hand onto the battlefield or returning a target creature card from the graveyard to play. This flexibility makes Triassic Egg a versatile tool in many decks, allowing for both immediate aggression and recovery. For collectors, this card represents a staple of the Masters Edition IV lineup, offering a distinct mechanical identity that appeals to both competitive players and those who appreciate complex artifact interactions. Its enduring presence in the format underscores its importance in the broader ecosystem of collectible card games.
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Triassic Egg
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dan Frazier
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English
{4}
Artifact
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{3}, {T}: Put a hatchling counter on this artifact. Sacrifice this artifact: Choose one. Activate only if there are two or more hatchling counters on this artifact. • You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. • Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.