Electryte

Description

Released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion, the Electryte (card #183) is a distinctive Red creature card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrations by Thomas M. Baxa depict this Trilobite Beast, a creature type that brings a prehistoric flair to the game's fantasy setting. As a rare card from the set, it holds a specific place in the Urza's Saga collection for enthusiasts tracking the era's diverse monster types. In gameplay, the Electryte costs five mana to cast and possesses a power and toughness of 3/3. Its primary strategic value lies in its triggered ability: whenever this creature deals combat damage to the defending player, it also deals damage equal to its power to each creature blocking it. This mechanic allows the Trilobite Beast to clear out multiple blockers simultaneously, making it a potent threat in aggressive Red decks. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Urza's Saga sets or to build thematic decks centered around the Trilobite subtype. The card's unique flavor text highlights the adaptation of Shivan predators, adding narrative depth to the creature's design. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering library, the Electryte represents a key piece of the Urza's Saga era's mechanical innovation.