Egyptian · No. 014

Turquoise-Spitting Cobra

Inspired by: Egypt's real cobras and the snake's double role in Egyptian belief: dangerous venom and protective guardian, like Meretseger.

Turquoise-Spitting Cobra
The venom glows in the dark. It's beautiful until it hits your eyes.
Rarity
Uncommon
Category
Monster
ATK
1700
DEF
1300
Level
5
Type
Serpent
Element
Water
Constellations
Moon · Leviathan

The myth

Spitting cobras exist in Africa and shoot venom at the eyes of anyone who threatens them; this card's turquoise color is a MYTHENOR invention. In Egyptian belief the cobra had two faces. It was a real danger, and the physician-priests of Serket treated venomous bites. But it was also protection: the uraeus guarded kings and gods, and Meretseger, a goddess in cobra form venerated at Thebes, watched over the valley where pharaohs were buried. Amulets bearing Serket's name were worn against venom.

Why it has this power

An uncommon level 5 Serpent of Water with 1700 ATK and 1300 DEF: its venom reaches far, but its body is exposed. Moon beats Wisp and Leviathan beats Fox. It is the Necropolis's most aggressive Water serpent below level 7.

Did you know

Meretseger, whose name is usually translated as she who loves silence, was the protective cobra of the Theban necropolis.

Connections

  • In High Priest Khaymet's deck

Where to get it

  • Daily Offering: 0.45% per pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
  • Welcome Pack: 1.1% per pack (Uncommon 30% per card)
  • Traveler's Pack: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
  • Bronze Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
  • Silver Reliquary: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
  • Golden Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 35% per card)
  • Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.98% of days · 400 gold
  • Craft with card dust: 100 dust
  • Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

  1. Egyptian Gods - The Complete List — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)
  2. Serket — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)
  3. Ancient Egyptian Symbols — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)