The rare foil Mortician Beetle (117) from Magic: The Gathering’s 2010 Rise of the Eldrazi expansion, featuring a unique Insect creature with strategic counter-synergy.
Mortician Beetle
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Rise of the Eldrazi
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The Mortician Beetle, card number 117, is a rare foil creature from the Magic: The Gathering Rise of the Eldrazi set released in 2010. As a one-mana Insect, this card offers immediate board presence with a distinctive ability that rewards strategic sacrifice. Whenever a player sacrifices a creature, you may place a +1/+1 counter on this Beetle, allowing it to grow significantly in power and toughness during gameplay. This mechanic makes it a compelling choice for collectors who appreciate cards with dynamic board interaction rather than static stats. The foil finish adds a premium tactile quality, enhancing its visual appeal for display purposes. For fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, adding this card to a collection provides a piece of the 2010 era’s design language. It serves as an excellent addition for those building themed decks around insect synergies or sacrifice strategies. The contrast between the low mana cost and the potential for high-impact growth defines its collector value. Whether you are completing a set or hunting for specific mechanics, this card represents a solid entry point into the Rise of the Eldrazi universe.
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Mortician Beetle
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Lars Grant-West
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Creature — Insect
1 / 1
B
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Whenever a player sacrifices a creature, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
To the soldier, war is famine; to the scavenger, a feast.