Xira, the Golden Sting

Xira, the Golden Sting

{1}{B}{R}{G}Legendary Creature — Insect Assassin3/3

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Flying, haste

Whenever Xira attacks, put an egg counter on another target creature without an egg counter on it. When that creature dies, if it has an egg counter on it, draw a card and create a 1/1 black Insect creature token with flying.

What it does

Tagged as Card draw · Tokens — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.

Keyword reminders

Flying. This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach. · CR 702.9 Read more →
Haste. This creature can attack and use tap abilities as soon as it comes under your control. · CR 702.10

Official rulings

  1. The delayed triggered ability created as Xira's ability resolves will trigger even if Xira is no longer on the battlefield when that creature dies. (2022-09-09)

Printings & prices

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