The 2021 Swarm of Locus from the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series, a unique Magic: The Gathering release featuring the rare Insect Locus creature.
Swarm of Locus
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
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The Swarm of Locus card, designated as number 48 in the 2021 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set, offers a distinct experience for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. This rare creature, identified as an Insect Locus, features a mana cost of one black mana and one generic mana, resulting in a mana value of two. Designed by Emily Maltby, the card introduces a strategic mechanic where its power increases based on the number of Locus permanents a player controls, rewarding synergistic deck building. As a playtest card, this release provides insight into experimental game design before official expansion. Collectors often seek out Mystery Booster items for their historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. The card’s black color identity and flying ability make it a notable addition for those studying the evolution of creature types and mechanics. Understanding the context of the Mystery Booster series enhances the appreciation of these experimental designs.
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Card Details
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Swarm of Locus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Emily Maltby
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Insect Locus
1 / 1
B
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Flying Whenever Swarm of Locus attacks, it gets +1/+0 until end of turn for each Locus you control.