The Shadowblood Egg (Card 308) from the 2001 Odyssey expansion is an uncommon artifact that offers efficient mana acceleration and card advantage for Magic: The Gathering players and collectors.
Shadowblood Egg
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Shadowblood Egg is a notable artifact card from the 2001 Odyssey expansion, identified as card number 308 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As an uncommon rarity, this piece represents a key component for players seeking efficient mana acceleration within the game’s history. The card features a mana cost of one generic mana, making it accessible early in gameplay, and serves as a versatile tool for deck construction. Its primary ability allows players to sacrifice the artifact to produce one black and one red mana, while also drawing a card, effectively replacing itself and providing resource acceleration. This dual effect makes the Shadowblood Egg a strategic asset for collectors interested in the Odyssey set’s design philosophy. The card’s text is accompanied by flavor text from Watnik, master glassblower, adding narrative depth to its mechanical function. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering Odyssey set, this card stands as a representative example of the era’s artifact design. Collectors often seek out complete sets of Odyssey, and Shadowblood Egg is a standard inclusion in the full print run. Its presence in the market allows hobbyists to complete their Odyssey collections or acquire specific cards for vintage gameplay. The card’s straightforward mechanics and iconic set affiliation ensure its continued relevance among Magic: The Gathering fans and investors alike.
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Shadowblood Egg
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
David Martin
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English
{1}
Artifact
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{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add {B}{R}. Draw a card.
"Does your passion for power consume your soul?" —Watnik, master glassblower
