The Chillerpillar card (#43) from the 2019 Modern Horizons set is a Snow Insect creature in Magic: The Gathering, featuring unique monstrosity mechanics.
Chillerpillar
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons
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Description
Designed by Suzanne Helmigh, this Common rarity card features a mana cost of three generic and one blue mana, resulting in a mana value of four. On the battlefield, it enters as a 3/3 creature, providing a solid early-game presence for players controlling blue mana sources. The card's primary appeal lies in its monstrosity ability, which allows players to pay four generic mana plus two snow mana to place two +1/+1 counters on the creature. Once monstrous, Chillerpillar gains flying, significantly altering its combat utility. This mechanic encourages strategic decisions regarding resource allocation and board control. Collectors often seek this card for its thematic design within the Modern Horizons set and its functional role in formats that support snow permanents. The integration of snow mana costs adds a distinct layer of complexity to its gameplay, making it a notable inclusion for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game who appreciate innovative mechanics and set-specific design elements.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Chillerpillar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Suzanne Helmigh
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Snow Creature — Insect
3 / 3
U
Card Text
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{4}{S}{S}: Monstrosity 2. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put two +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous. {S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) As long as this creature is monstrous, it has flying.
From its cocoon, a flurry takes flight.
