The 1999 Mercadian Masques Venomous Dragonfly foil card (#282) is a sought-after green Insect creature featuring flying and powerful block-removal capabilities.
Venomous Dragonfly
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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The 1999 Mercadian Masques Venomous Dragonfly foil card (#282) represents a key piece of early Magic: The Gathering history. As a green Insect creature with a mana value of 4, this card offers strategic depth through its flying ability and a unique triggered effect that destroys any creature blocking it or blocked by it at the end of combat. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual appeal for collectors focusing on parallel variants within the set. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Mercadian Masques sets or to build thematic decks centered around Insect tribes. The card's design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the late 1990s TCG era, providing both nostalgic value and gameplay utility. For enthusiasts of the game, owning this foil version offers a tangible connection to a pivotal time in trading card game development. Its enduring presence in the collector market highlights its significance among fans of the series.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Venomous Dragonfly
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Tom Wänerstrand
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}
Creature — Insect
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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Flying Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.
A pretty little death is still death.