What is the mana cost of Squirrel Nest in Magic: The Gathering?

Squirrel Nest has a mana cost of three generic mana and two green mana, totaling a mana value of three. This makes it accessible in the mid-game when players have developed their mana base.

What does the Squirrel Nest card do during gameplay?

As an Aura enchantment, Squirrel Nest attaches to a land. Once attached, the enchanted land gains the ability to tap to create a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token, allowing for steady resource generation.

Which set does Squirrel Nest shh274 belong to?

This card is part of the 2002 World Championship Decks set, released by Magic: The Gathering. It is categorized as an Uncommon card within this product line.

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Squirrel Nest (shh274), an Uncommon enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2002 World Championship Decks set, designed to generate creature tokens.

Squirrel Nest

2002 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 2002

2002 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks 2002

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $3.00

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $3.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $3.00. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $3.00 to $3.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

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Estimate: $3.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $3.00. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $3.00 to $3.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

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Description

The Squirrel Nest card, identified by the set code shh274, holds a distinct place within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape. Released in 2002 as part of the World Championship Decks series, this Uncommon enchantment offers a unique mechanical interaction that appeals to both competitive players and casual enthusiasts. The card functions as an Aura, requiring specific mana investment to attach to a land, where it triggers a continuous ability to produce resources. Designed by Anthony S. Waters, Squirrel Nest provides a steady stream of 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. This ability allows players to build board presence and generate mana or sacrifice targets for various strategic effects, a tactic often favored in green-based decks. The flavor text adds a touch of whimsy, referencing the Krosan Forest and the ubiquitous nature of these small creatures in that region. For collectors, the World Championship Decks set represents a significant era in Magic history, offering official tournament-ready decks with curated card selections. Squirrel Nest stands out as a memorable piece of that collection, celebrated for its humorous yet functional design. Whether you are building a thematic deck focused on token generation or adding to a comprehensive collection of World Championship Decks, this card provides a nostalgic and strategic experience.

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