The 2007 Planar Chaos foil release of Deadly Grub (#69) offers a unique Insect creature mechanic for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players.
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Planar Chaos
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Card number 69 in the PLC set, this foil version features artwork by E. M. Gist and presents a strategic challenge for the table. As a black Insect with a mana cost of {2}{B}, the card utilizes the Vanishing mechanic to create dynamic gameplay scenarios. The Vanishing ability dictates that the creature enters the battlefield with three time counters. During each upkeep, a counter is removed, and when the last one is gone, the creature must be sacrificed. However, the card offers a reward for its temporary presence: if it dies with no time counters remaining, it creates a 6/1 green Insect creature token with shroud. This unique interaction makes the card a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection, appealing to those who appreciate intricate rules interactions and thematic creature design. Whether you are building a complete set of the PLC series or seeking specific cards for your library, this product provides the essential identity of the card. The combination of the foil finish and the specific card number ensures that this piece is easily identifiable within the broader catalog of Magic trading cards. It represents a solid entry point for fans of the game's more complex mechanical designs from the mid-2000s era.
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Featured
Deadly Grub
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
E. M. Gist
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Creature — Insect
3 / 1
B
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Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature dies, if it had no time counters on it, create a 6/1 green Insect creature token with shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
FAQ
Vanishing is a keyword ability that causes the creature to enter with a set number of time counters. At the beginning of each upkeep, a counter is removed, and when the last one is removed, the creature is sacrificed.
If the creature is sacrificed or dies while it has no time counters remaining, its triggered ability creates a 6/1 green Insect creature token with shroud.
Shroud means the token cannot be the target of spells or abilities, protecting it from being removed or affected by opposing effects.
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