The Lead-Belly Chimera is an uncommon artifact creature from Magic: The Gathering's 1997 Visions expansion, identified by card number 148.
Lead-Belly Chimera
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Visions
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Identified as card number 148 in the 1997 Visions expansion, the Lead-Belly Chimera stands as a distinct entry within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Classified as an uncommon artifact creature, this card features a mana cost of four and possesses the unique Chimera subtype. The design emphasizes its mechanical function, allowing players to sacrifice this creature to place a +2/+2 counter on another Chimera, granting it trample indefinitely. For collectors focused on the Visions set, this product represents a key piece of early Magic lore and gameplay evolution. The card’s ability to enhance other Chimera creatures makes it a notable subject for those interested in creature-type synergies. Artists and designers from this era often explored complex interactions between artifact and creature types, and the Lead-Belly Chimera exemplifies this creative direction. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply appreciate the intricate rules text of the Visions era, this card offers a tangible connection to Magic's rich history.
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Featured Subject
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Lead-Belly Chimera
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Mike Dringenberg
Card Stock
English
{4}
Artifact Creature — Chimera
2 / 2
Card Text
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Trample Sacrifice this creature: Put a +2/+2 counter on target Chimera creature. It gains trample. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)