Etched Slith: Sneaky Power from MH3
Etched Slith is an uncommon artifact creature from Modern Horizons 3 that fits MH3’s stealthy, bite-sized design. With a cheap {1}{B} mana cost, it arrives early and presses a persistent edge on the battlefield thanks to menace that makes blocking awkward. Each time it deals combat damage to a player, it grows with a +1/+1 counter, rewarding aggressive play and steady board presence. This Near Mint copy arrives crisp and ready to slip through defenses as you pressure your opponent.
On the practical side, Etched Slith rewards incremental momentum and resilient creatures that can push through small gains each combat step. The triggered growth pairs well with other proliferate and +1/+1 counter strategies, while its secondary ability lets you remove a counter from another target permanent or opponent, offering flexible control of the board state. The flavor text nods to the sliths’ compleation, grounding a compact, functional tool in a wider Phyrexian tapestry.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{B}
- Card Type – Artifact Creature
- Subtypes – Phyrexian Slith
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Menace. Whenever Etched Slith deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it. When you do, you may remove a counter from another target permanent or opponent.
- Power / Toughness – 1/1
