Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Set Introduces Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Overtakes Krenko
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Marvel set introduces The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, a card that replicates and enhances the token-generating power of the iconic Krenko, Mob Boss.
Power creep waits for no one in Magic: The Gathering, and one of the format's most notorious aggressive Commanders is officially facing some serious competition. According to a recent report by Lloyd Coombes at Polygon, Wizards of the Coast has unveiled a new card in the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes set that essentially takes the mechanics of the infamous Krenko, Mob Boss and gives them a terrifying green upgrade. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is a four-cost card featuring an activated ability that creates token armies based on your current squirrel count, completely bypassing the need to tap the creature itself.
For veteran Commander players who have spent years dealing with Krenko decks flooding the board with goblin tokens, this new card represents a massive shift in token generation. Because the ability relies on mana rather than a tap requirement, players can scale their token production exponentially, especially when paired with green's legendary ability to ramp up mana quickly. When you combine this engine with classic green staples like Doubling Season and Gaea's Cradle, the potential for overwhelming the table in a single turn becomes hard to ignore.
While the squirrel creature type historically has had a bit less support than the massive library of goblins available in Magic, recent sets have continuously filled out the archetype with strong buffs and token producers. This crossover card proves that Wizards of the Coast is willing to push boundaries with its Universes Beyond sets, creating exciting deckbuilding opportunities that will definitely shake up casual and competitive tables alike. Head over to Polygon to check out the original report and full card details.
Tags: Magic The Gathering, Marvel, Card Games, Tabletop, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon