A rare foil version of the Goblin Rogue Earwig Squad from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Morningtide expansion, featuring unique gameplay mechanics and distinctive artwork by Warren Mahy.
Earwig Squad
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Morningtide
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The Earwig Squad foil card, designated as number 60 in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Morningtide set, offers collectors a distinct piece of trading card history. Illustrated by Warren Mahy, this Rare creature card is defined by its bold black finish and unique artistic presentation. As a Goblin Rogue, it brings specific tactical depth to the game, with a mana cost of {3}{B}{B} and a power/toughness of 5/3. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate the Earwig Squad for its interactive gameplay mechanics. The card features the Prowl ability, allowing players to cast it for a reduced cost of {2}{B} if they dealt combat damage to a player that turn with another Goblin or Rogue. If cast this way, it triggers a powerful effect that searches the opponent's library for three cards and exiles them, forcing them to shuffle. This interaction adds a layer of strategic complexity that appeals to both competitive players and set completists. Whether you are building a complete set of the 2008 expansion or hunting for specific foil variants, the Earwig Squad stands out for its combination of artistic merit and mechanical intrigue. Its status as a Rare card within the Morningtide expansion makes it a sought-after item for dedicated collectors focusing on the black mana identity and creature-type synergies.
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Earwig Squad
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Warren Mahy
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{B}{B}
Creature — Goblin Rogue
5 / 3
B
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Prowl {2}{B} (You may cast this for its prowl cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with a Goblin or Rogue.) When this creature enters, if its prowl cost was paid, search target opponent's library for three cards and exile them. Then that player shuffles.